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556 S 4th Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 Property Records

Cook County property record for 556 S 4th Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 2,171 sqft · built 1938
Lot Size0.15 acres (6,517 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$163,000 (Jun 1998)
Tax Bill$8,090 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2025 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN09-18-404-031

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN09-18-404-031
Alternative APN
  • 09-18-404-031-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,171 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1938
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1939
Architectural StyleOld Style
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,517 sqft (0.15 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address556 S 4TH AVE
CityDES PLAINES
StateIL
Zip60016-3205
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description(DESPLAINES) MANOR (TRACT3) SUB OF PT OF C.&N.W. RY C OS LAND IN SE SEC 18-41-12
Legal Range12E
Legal Township41N
Legal Section18
Legal SubdivisionDESPLAINES MANOR TRACT3
Legal Tract3
Legal Block36,36
Legal Lot Number4,3
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionMAINE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1001
Census Tract806300

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address556 S 4TH AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3205
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 1, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 1, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number1998665
Last Transfer DateOct 10, 2025
Transfer Doc0000028028
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

December 2025: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateDec 11, 2025
Property Address556 S 4TH AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3205
Document Number0034528028
Instrument DateOct 10, 2025
Instrument2534528028
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 24, 2025
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Common
Address556 S 4TH AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3205

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
County SubdivisionMaine Township
MunicipalityDes Plaines City
Elementary School DistrictDes Plaines Community Consolidated School District 62 (PK - 08)
Secondary School DistrictMaine Township High School District 207 (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$45,000 (+32.36%) Land $5,865 Building $39,135$450,000 (+32.36%) Land $58,650 Building $391,350
2023$8,090.00 (+2.82%) Homeowner's exemption$33,999 (-) Land $4,887 Building $29,112$339,990 (-) Land $48,870 Building $291,120
2022$7,868.00 Homeowner's exemption$33,999 Land $4,887 Building $29,112$339,990 Land $48,870 Building $291,120

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies1 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDES PLAINES
serves 60,675 people · EPA ID IL0310630
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionJan 2026
Lead6 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting4
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 716 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · Fixed Wireless 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

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