Cook County property record for 540 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL 60016 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Other |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
| Square Footage | 2,858 sqft Gross Area |
| Lot Size | 7,383 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Garage | Detached |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Tax Bill | $8,700.00 (2023) |
| Primary APN | 09-17-410-007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Building Area | 2,858 sqft Gross Area |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1923 |
| Architectural Style | Multifamily Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 7,383 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Detached Garage |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC Heating |
| Street Address | 540 LEE ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60016-4612 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Specialized > Other |
| Legal Description | THE (HEART) OF (DESPLAINES) IN SE SEC 17-41-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | HEART OF DESPLAINES |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Minor Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 806201 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 09-17-410-007
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 LEE ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-4612 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage CALIBER HM LOANS |
| Nov 17, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage CALIBER HM LOANS |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 30, 2013 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 30, 2013 |
| Deed Doc Number | 201312241 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 540 LEE ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-4612 |
| Document Number | 2020920083 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 27, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 07, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 540 LEE ST DES PLAINES IL 600164612, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-4612 |
| Document Number | 2020920083 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20920083 |
| Name | CALIBER HM LOANS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 26, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Nov 17, 2017 |
| Property Address | 540 LEE ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-4612 |
| Document Number | 1732155018 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 10, 2017 |
| Instrument | 32155018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 27, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $240.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 927 N GOLF CUL DE SAC ST DES PLAINES IL 600162316, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2316 |
| Document Number | 1732155019 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 32155019 |
| Name | CALIBER HM LOANS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | IRVING, TX 75063 |
| Type | Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 16, 2047 |
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 and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $46,883 (+42.07%) Land $6,645 Building $40,238 | $468,830 (+42.07%) Land $66,450 Building $402,380 | |
| 2023 | $8,700.00 (+2.46%) | ||
| 2022 | $8,491.00 | $32,999 Land $5,906 Building $27,093 | $329,990 Land $59,060 Building $270,930 |
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