Cook County property record for 539 N 7th Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,812 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.164 acres (7,130 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,569 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-07-219-032 |
| Primary APN | 09-07-219-032 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,812 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,130 sqft (0.164 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 539 N 7TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60016-1137 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (DESPLAINES) TERRACE (UNIT4) SUB PT LT 2 IN CONRAD MO EHLINGS SUB IN SECS 7&8 SEC 07-41-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | DESPLAINES TERRACE UNIT4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Legal Unit | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 806103 |
539 N 7th Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2020.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 539 N 7TH AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-1137 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 15, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000015070 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jan 16, 2020 |
| Property Address | 539 N 7TH AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-1137 |
| Document Number | 2001615070 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1615070 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 30, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 539 N 7TH AVE DES PLAINES IL 600161137, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-1137 |
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 | $44,000 Land $7,130 Building $36,870 | $440,000 Land $71,300 Building $368,700 | |
| 2023 | $7,569.00 (-7.74%) | ||
| 2022 | $8,204.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $38,042 Land $6,060 Building $31,982 | $380,420 Land $60,600 Building $319,820 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 539 N 7th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 539 N 7th Ave 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 |
|---|
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 516 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
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