Cook County property record for 56 Lancaster Ln, Des Plaines, IL 60018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,157 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.195 acres (8,476 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $355,000 (Dec 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $8,108 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Sale & Mortgage May 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-24-410-021 |
| Primary APN | 08-24-410-021 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,157 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,157 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,476 sqft (0.195 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 56 LANCASTER LN |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60018-1205 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | DEVONSHIRE/DES PLAINES 02 |
| Legal Lot Number | 53 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELK GROVE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 805112 |
56 Lancaster Ln is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 2022.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8824 JODY LN, 2A, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-4124 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOMELAND MORTGAGE CO |
| May 10, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage C & R MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 5, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 5, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 18, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202255159 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 1, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000056041 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Dec 5, 2022 |
| Property Address | 56 LANCASTER LN, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1205 |
| Document Number | 0033955159 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2233955159 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Title Company | EXECUTIVE LAND TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $355.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 56 LANCASTER LN, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1205 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0033955160 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 5, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2233955160 |
| Name | HOMELAND MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.37% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 56 LANCASTER LN, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1205 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 19, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0013039014 |
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| Date | May 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2113039014 |
| Name | C & R MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | NILES, IL 60714 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.12% |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Elk Grove Township |
| Municipality | Des Plaines City |
| Secondary School District | Township High School District 214 (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Community Consolidated School District 59 (PK - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,000 Land $8,900 Building $25,100 | $340,000 Land $89,000 Building $251,000 | |
| 2023 | $8,108.00 (+17.12%) | ||
| 2022 | $6,923.00 Homeowner's exemption | $31,999 Land $7,628 Building $24,371 | $319,990 Land $76,280 Building $243,710 |
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 56 Lancaster Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 13 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1978–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2020 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 56 Lancaster Ln 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 |
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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 506 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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