Cook County property record for 612 Laurel Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,190 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.109 acres (4,752 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $221,000 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $6,855 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-17-314-034 |
| Primary APN | 09-17-314-034 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,190 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,752 sqft (0.109 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 612 LAUREL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60016-4311 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (DESPLAINES) MANOR (TRACT1) IN SECS17 & 20 SEC 20-41-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | DESPLAINES MANOR TRACT1 |
| Legal Tract | 1 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 806202 |
612 Laurel Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2020.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 612 LAUREL AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-4311 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 19, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 19, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 13, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202018163 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Oct 19, 2020 |
| Property Address | 612 LAUREL AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-4311 |
| Document Number | 2029318163 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 29318163 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 4, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $221.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 2927 N LAWNDALE AVE #1 CHICAGO IL 606187359, 1, CHICAGO, IL 60618-7359 |
| Document Number | 2029318164 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 29318164 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
|---|---|
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 18, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.87% |
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 | $32,000 Land $4,277 Building $27,723 | $320,000 Land $42,770 Building $277,230 | |
| 2023 | $6,855.00 (+2.48%) | ||
| 2022 | $6,689.00 Homeowner's exemption | $25,999 Land $3,801 Building $22,198 | $259,990 Land $38,010 Building $221,980 |
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 612 Laurel Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 31 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 | 259 units insured incl. 256 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 31 (1979–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 13 of 31 |
| 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 612 Laurel Ave 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 419 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon, Zentro.
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