Cook County property record for 535 Bell Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,086 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.216 acres (9,387 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $391,000 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $8,341 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-13-419-013 |
| Primary APN | 08-13-419-013 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,086 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,387 sqft (0.216 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 535 BELL DR |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60016-2732 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | O W BLUMES WEST ACRES UNIT B |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELK GROVE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4014 |
| Census Tract | 804902 |
535 Bell Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2021.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 535 BELL DR, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2732 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 22, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 22, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202113125 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 535 BELL DR, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2732 |
| Document Number | 0017313125 |
| Map Reference | DOC 221936 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2117313125 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 9, 2024 |
| Title Company | ALLIANCE TITLE CORPORATION |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $391.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 535 BELL DR, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2732 |
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 | $48,000 Land $9,856 Building $38,144 | $480,000 Land $98,560 Building $381,440 | |
| 2023 | $8,341.00 (-0.12%) | ||
| 2022 | $8,351.00 Homeowner's exemption | $37,893 Land $8,448 Building $29,445 | $378,930 Land $84,480 Building $294,450 |
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.
FEMA maps place 535 Bell Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1978–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2017 · rainfall accumulation |
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 535 Bell Dr 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 578 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 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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