Cook County property record for 79 Lancaster Ln, Des Plaines, IL 60018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,151 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.176 acres (7,676 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,108 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Transfer May 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-24-414-006 |
| Primary APN | 08-24-414-006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,151 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,676 sqft (0.176 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 79 LANCASTER LN |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60018-1204 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (DEVONSHIRE) IN (DESPLAINES) (UNIT3) SUB OF PT OF EH SE SEC 24-41-11 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | DEVONSHIRE IN DESPLAINES UNIT3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 125 |
| Legal Unit | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELK GROVE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 805112 |
79 Lancaster Ln is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2021.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 79 LANCASTER LN, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1204 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| May 17, 2021 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 13, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000019018 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | May 12, 2026 |
| Property Address | 79 LANCASTER LN, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1204 |
| Document Number | 0000009028 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20269028 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 79 LANCASTER LN, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1204 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | May 17, 2021 |
| Property Address | 79 LANCASTER LN, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1204 |
| Document Number | 0013719018 |
| Instrument Date | May 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2113719018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 26, 2021 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 79 LANCASTER LN, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1204 |
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 | $35,000 Land $8,060 Building $26,940 | $350,000 Land $80,600 Building $269,400 | |
| 2023 | $8,108.00 (+17.12%) | ||
| 2022 | $6,923.00 | $31,999 Land $6,908 Building $25,091 | $319,990 Land $69,080 Building $250,910 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 79 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 79 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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