Cook County property record for 557 S 5th Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,840 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.142 acres (6,191 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $255,000 (Dec 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $7,016 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Transfer Aug 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-18-404-006 |
| Primary APN | 09-18-404-006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,840 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,191 sqft (0.142 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 557 S 5TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60016-3106 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > 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 Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | DESPLAINES MANOR TRACT3 |
| Legal Tract | 3 |
| Legal Block | 36 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 806300 |
557 S 5th Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2023.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 557 S 5TH AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3106 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ATTORNEY |
| Aug 3, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage DIAMOND RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE CORP |
| Aug 31, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage DIAMOND RESID'L MTG |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 28, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 28, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201155044 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 27, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000022043 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Feb 15, 2023 |
| Property Address | 557 S 5TH AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3106 |
| Document Number | 0004622043 |
| Map Reference | DOC 4795942 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2304622043 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 557 S 5TH AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3106 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 557 S 5TH AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3106 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0021510028 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2121510028 |
| Name | DIAMOND RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | LAKE FOREST, IL 60045 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.87% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 31, 2017 |
| Property Address | 557 S 5TH AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3106 |
| Document Number | 1724346158 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 24, 2017 |
| Instrument | 24346158 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 18, 2017 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 557 S 5TH AVE DES PLAINES IL 600163106, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3106 |
| Document Number | 1724346159 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 24346159 |
| Name | DIAMOND RESID'L MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | GURNEE, IL 60031 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 30, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.12% |
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 | $39,228 Land $5,572 Building $33,656 | $392,280 Land $55,720 Building $336,560 | |
| 2023 | $7,016.00 (+2.87%) | ||
| 2022 | $6,820.00 | $29,925 Land $4,643 Building $25,282 | $299,250 Land $46,430 Building $252,820 |
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 557 S 5th Ave 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 557 S 5th Ave 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 716 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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