Cook County property record for 526 Westmere Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,767 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.187 acres (8,125 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,862 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-13-315-022 |
| Primary APN | 08-13-315-022 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,767 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,125 sqft (0.187 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 526 WESTMERE RD |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60016-2645 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (KUNTZES) HIGH RIDGE (KNOLLS)(UNIT6) RESUB OF PTS OF LTS 12 & 13 OF OWNERS SUB OF SEC 13 SEC 13-41-11 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | KUNTZES HIGH RIDGE KNOLLS UNIT6 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12,13 |
| Legal Unit | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELK GROVE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 804902 |
526 Westmere Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2023.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 526 WESTMERE RD, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2645 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 30, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000045075 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Nov 2, 2023 |
| Property Address | 526 WESTMERE RD, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2645 |
| Document Number | 0030645075 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2330645075 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 14, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 526 WESTMERE RD, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2645 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Elk Grove Township |
| Municipality | Des Plaines City |
| Secondary School District | Township High School District 214 (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Community Consolidated School District 59 (PK - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $45,000 Land $8,531 Building $36,469 | $450,000 Land $85,310 Building $364,690 | |
| 2023 | $7,862.00 (-3.34%) | ||
| 2022 | $8,134.00 (+22.48%) Homeowner's exemption | $36,999 (+35.86%) Land $7,312 Building $29,687 | $369,990 (+35.86%) Land $73,120 Building $296,870 |
| 2021 | $6,641.00 Homeowner's exemption | $27,234 Land $4,875 Building $22,359 | $272,340 Land $48,750 Building $223,590 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 526 Westmere Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1978–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2011 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 526 Westmere Rd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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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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 484 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL 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 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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