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506 E Prairie Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 Property Records

Cook County property record for 506 E Prairie Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,190 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size0.161 acres (7,000 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$115,000 (Jun 2012)
Tax Bill$5,190 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2019 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN09-18-402-004

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN09-18-402-004
Alternative APN
  • 09-18-402-004-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,190 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,190 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1950
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1951
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeNo Foundation
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,000 sqft (0.161 acres)
Garage TypeDetached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address506 E PRAIRIE AVE
CityDES PLAINES
StateIL
Zip60016-3121
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description(LOEB) & (HAMMEL) (CHERRY) HIGHLANDS (FIRST) ADD SUB OF LTS44,48 IN DES PLAINES MANOR TRACT3 SUB , EAST OF C.&N.W.RR, OF PT S
Legal Range12E
Legal Township41N
Legal Section08
Legal SubdivisionLOEB & HAMMEL CHERRY HIGHLANDS FIRST
Legal Tract3
Legal Block48
Legal Lot Number44,48
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionMAINE
Census Block Group6
Census Block6007
Census Tract806300

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address506 E PRAIRIE AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3121
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 25, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 25, 2012 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 21, 2012
Deed Document Number201211006
Last Transfer DateAug 30, 2019
Transfer Doc0000045097
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

September 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateSep 4, 2019
Property Address506 E PRAIRIE AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3121
Document Number1924745097
Instrument DateAug 30, 2019
Instrument24745097
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 12, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address506 E PRAIRIE AVE DES PLAINES IL 600163121, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3121

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
County SubdivisionMaine Township
MunicipalityDes Plaines City
Elementary School DistrictDes Plaines Community Consolidated School District 62 (PK - 08)
Secondary School DistrictMaine Township High School District 207 (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$26,000 (+13.04%) Land $6,300 Building $19,700$260,000 (+13.04%) Land $63,000 Building $197,000
2023$5,190.00 (+3.02%)
2022$5,038.00 Homeowner's exemption$23,000 Land $5,250 Building $17,750$230,000 Land $52,500 Building $177,500

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies1 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDES PLAINES
serves 60,675 people · EPA ID IL0310630
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionJan 2026
Lead6 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting4
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 436 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber		5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband
Cable		1,500 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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