Cook County property record for 503 S 5th Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 672 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.228 acres (9,910 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,700 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-18-404-037 |
| Primary APN | 09-18-404-037 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 672 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1917 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,910 sqft (0.228 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 503 S 5TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60016-3106 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | DES PLAINES MANOR 03 |
| Legal Block | 36 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 806300 |
503 S 5th Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2013.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 503 S 5TH AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3106 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 18, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000049002 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $24,000 Land $8,919 Building $15,081 | $240,000 Land $89,190 Building $150,810 | |
| 2023 | $3,700.00 (+3.87%) | ||
| 2022 | $3,562.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $20,000 Land $7,432 Building $12,568 | $200,000 Land $74,320 Building $125,680 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 503 S 5th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 503 S 5th Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 716 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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