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788 S 5th Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 Property Records

Cook County property record for 788 S 5th Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 1965
Lot Size0.206 acres (8,970 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$295,000 (Jul 2021)
Tax Bill$7,909 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN09-18-412-050

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN09-18-412-050
Alternative APN
  • 09-18-412-050-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,248 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,248 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1965
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1966
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area8,970 sqft (0.206 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address788 S 5TH AVE
CityDES PLAINES
StateIL
Zip60016-3180
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Range12E
Legal Township41N
Legal Section18
Legal SubdivisionRODENS SUBDIVISION
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionMAINE
Census Block Group6
Census Block6008
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 RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address788 S 5TH AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3180
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 15, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 15, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202120513
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJul 15, 2021
Property Address788 S 5TH AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3180
Document Number0019620513
Map ReferenceDOC 1310101
Instrument DateJun 15, 2021
Instrument2119620513
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 2, 2021
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$295.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address788 S 5TH AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3180

Mortgage

Document Number0019620514
DateJul 15, 2021
Instrument2119620514
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJul 1, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate2.87%

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$35,000 (+16.67%) Land $8,073 Building $26,927$350,000 (+16.67%) Land $80,730 Building $269,270
2023$7,909.00 (+2.46%)
2022$7,719.00$29,999 Land $6,727 Building $23,272$299,990 Land $67,270 Building $232,720

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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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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