Cook County property record for 540 Orchard Ct, Des Plaines, IL 60016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,207 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.134 acres (5,824 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $332,500 (Aug 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $6,482 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-18-403-045 |
| Primary APN | 09-18-403-045 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,207 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1943 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,824 sqft (0.134 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 540 ORCHARD CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60016-3117 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (LOEB) & (HAMMEL) (CHERRY) HIGHLANDS (FIRST) ADD SUB OF LTS44,48 IN DES PLAINES MANOR TRACT3 SUB , EAST OF C.&N.W.RR, OF PT S |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | LOEB & HAMMEL CHERRY HIGHLANDS FIRST |
| Legal Tract | 3 |
| Legal Block | 44 |
| Legal Lot Number | 44,48 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 806300 |
540 Orchard Ct is held in a trust since March 2011.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1817 E BITTERSWEET LN, MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056-1905 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 24, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 24, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 13, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200645059 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 28, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000049147 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $31,000 Land $5,242 Building $25,758 | $310,000 Land $52,420 Building $257,580 | |
| 2023 | $6,482.00 (+19.04%) | ||
| 2022 | $5,445.00 Homeowner's exemption | $24,585 Land $4,368 Building $20,217 | $245,850 Land $43,680 Building $202,170 |
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 540 Orchard Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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.
Wildfire risk around 540 Orchard Ct is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 86% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 436 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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