Cook County property record for 521 E Washington St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.208 acres (9,075 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $152,000 (Jul 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $2,935 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Line of Credit Aug 2023 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-18-213-005 |
| Primary APN | 09-18-213-005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,075 sqft (0.208 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 521 E WASHINGTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60016-3029 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (BRANIGARS)(CUMBERLAND) TERRACE SUB IN EH & PT OF LT 1 IN ASSESSORS DIVIN OF NW WH NE SEC 18-41-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | BRANIGARS CUMBERLAND |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 806102 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 09-18-213-005
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 521 E WASHINGTON ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3029 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA NA |
| Aug 02, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA NA |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 17, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 17, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1997458 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 521 E WASHINGTON ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3029 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 09, 2024 |
| Title Company | WFG LENDER SERVICES |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0029447154 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2229447154 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Sep 29, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 521 E WASHINGTON ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3029 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 09, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0021429463 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 02, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2321429463 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 119 Months |
| Due | Jul 20, 2033 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 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) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,001 (+25.24%) Land $8,168 Building $22,833 | $310,010 (+25.24%) Land $81,680 Building $228,330 | |
| 2023 | $2,935.00 (-0.68%) | ||
| 2022 | $2,955.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $24,754 Land $6,806 Building $17,948 | $247,540 Land $68,060 Building $179,480 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of February 11, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 39 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 39 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 29 (1982–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 11 of 29 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2013 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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| 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 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| 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 |
Based on FCC filings for 436 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | DES PLAINES serves 60,675 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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