Cook County property record for 509 E Prairie Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,201 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.162 acres (7,050 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $120,500 (Mar 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $7,127 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-18-408-049 |
| Primary APN | 09-18-408-049 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,201 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,050 sqft (0.162 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 509 E PRAIRIE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60016-3120 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (CHERRY)(HIGHLANDS)(SECOND) ADD SUB OF SH BLKS 41-51 IN DES PLAINES MANOR TRACT 3 SUB PT OF SE SEC 18-41-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHERRY HIGHLANDS SECOND |
| Legal Tract | 3 |
| Legal Block | 41-51 |
| 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 | 509 E PRAIRIE AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3120 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 12, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 12, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199647 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 6, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000049241 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 24, 2019 |
| Property Address | 509 E PRAIRIE AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3120 |
| Document Number | 1926749241 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 6, 2019 |
| Instrument | 26749241 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 2, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 509 E PRAIRIE AVE DES PLAINES IL 600163120, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3120 |
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 | $42,000 (+27.28%) Land $6,345 Building $35,655 | $420,000 (+27.28%) Land $63,450 Building $356,550 | |
| 2023 | $7,127.00 (+3.2%) | ||
| 2022 | $6,906.00 Homeowner's exemption | $32,999 Land $5,287 Building $27,712 | $329,990 Land $52,870 Building $277,120 |
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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