Cook County property record for 726 Howard Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,833 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.283 acres (12,320 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Sep 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $8,090 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-29-104-038 |
| Primary APN | 09-29-104-038 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,833 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1916 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,320 sqft (0.283 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 726 HOWARD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60018-2004 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (TURES) SUB OF THE S277.40 OF THE W275 OF THE NW SEC 29-41-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | TURES SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 770602 |
726 Howard Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2003.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 726 HOWARD AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2004 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 22, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 22, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 15, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200329335 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 27, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000796 |
| 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 | $45,000 Land $14,784 Building $30,216 | $450,000 Land $147,840 Building $302,160 | |
| 2023 | $8,090.00 (+2.82%) | ||
| 2022 | $7,868.00 Homeowner's exemption | $34,000 Land $12,320 Building $21,680 | $340,000 Land $123,200 Building $216,800 |
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 726 Howard Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1978 · rainfall accumulation |
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 726 Howard 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 |
|---|
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 404 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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