Cook County property record for 499 E Prairie Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,296 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.068 acres (2,961 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $232,000 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,031 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-18-408-048 |
| Primary APN | 09-18-408-048 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,296 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,296 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,961 sqft (0.068 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 499 E PRAIRIE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60016-3118 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | SPIKINGS |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6005 |
| Census Tract | 806300 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 499 E PRAIRIE AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3118 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BJV FINANCIAL SERVICES INC |
| Sep 10, 2021 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer ATTORNEY'S TITLE, ATTORNEYS TTL GUARANTY FUND |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 10, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 10, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20211143 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 26, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001142 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Property Address | 499 E PRAIRIE AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3118 |
| Document Number | 0025301143 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2125301143 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 9, 2024 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY'S TITLE, ATTORNEYS TTL GUARANTY FUND |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $232.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 499 E PRAIRIE AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3118 |
| Document Number | 0025301144 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2125301144 |
| Name | BJV FINANCIAL SERVICES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Rate | 3.5% |
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| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Property Address | 499 E PRAIRIE AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3118 |
| Document Number | 0025301142 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2125301142 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 9, 2024 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY'S TITLE, ATTORNEYS TTL GUARANTY FUND |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 38 HILL STREET, WILLIAMSON, IL 62088 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 | $15,329 (+30.79%) Land $2,665 Building $12,664 | $153,290 (+30.79%) Land $26,650 Building $126,640 | |
| 2023 | $1,031.00 (-53.62%) | ||
| 2022 | $2,223.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $11,720 Land $2,220 Building $9,500 | $117,200 Land $22,200 Building $95,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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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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 436 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Radiate Holdings Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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