Cook County property record for 494 Cornell Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,155 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.158 acres (6,885 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage May 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-07-105-016 |
| Primary APN | 09-07-105-016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,155 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,155 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,885 sqft (0.158 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 494 CORNELL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60016-2012 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (CUMBERLAND)(PARK) SUB PT OF SW & PT NW SEC 07-41-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | CUMBERLAND PARK |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 806103 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 494 CORNELL AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2012 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage CIBM BANK |
| May 8, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage CIBM BK |
| Jan 26, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage · VA Mortgage CIBM BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 26, 2017 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 26, 2017 |
| Prior Sale | Mar 7, 2014 |
| Deed Document Number | 201749295 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 10, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000049295 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 494 CORNELL AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2012 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2021 |
| Title Company | PRECISION TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0011116183 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2111116183 |
| Name | CIBM BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.62% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 494 CORNELL AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2012 |
| Document Number | 2021362211 |
| Instrument Date | May 8, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2020 |
| Title Company | PRECISION TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 494 CORNELL AVE DES PLAINES IL 600162012, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2012 |
| Document Number | 2021362211 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 31, 2020 |
| Instrument | 21362211 |
| Name | CIBM BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 30, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.62% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jan 26, 2017 |
| Property Address | 494 CORNELL AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2012 |
| Document Number | 1702649295 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 10, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2649295 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 10, 2017 |
| Title Company | PRECISION TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 494 CORNELL AVE DES PLAINES IL 600162012, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2012 |
| Document Number | 1702649296 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2649296 |
| Name | CIBM BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 25, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.87% |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Maine Township |
| Municipality | Des Plaines City |
| Elementary School District | Des Plaines Community Consolidated School District 62 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Maine Township High School District 207 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $35,000 (+12.91%) Land $6,885 Building $28,115 | $350,000 (+12.91%) Land $68,850 Building $281,150 | |
| 2022 | Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $30,999 Land $5,852 Building $25,147 | $309,990 Land $58,520 Building $251,470 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2001–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2011 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | DES PLAINES serves 60,675 people · EPA ID IL0310630 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2026 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 574 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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