Cook County property record for 794 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
| Property Type | Commercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom |
|---|---|
| Details | 8,000 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.218 acres (9,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $350,000 (Sep 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $34,042 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-17-425-049 |
| Primary APN | 09-17-425-049 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 8,000 sqft Gross Area |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Lot Area | 9,500 sqft (0.218 acres) |
| Street Address | 794 LEE ST |
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| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60016-4585 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Commercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom |
| Legal Description | (PARSON) & (LEES) ADD TO (DESPLAINES) IN SECS 17 & 20 SEC 17-41-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARSON & LEES ADD TO DESPLAINES |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 806202 |
794 Lee St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in September 2019.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 333 W KATHLEEN DR, PARK RIDGE, IL 60068-2621 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20198158 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 30, 2019 |
| Property Address | 794 LEE ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-4585 |
| Document Number | 1927308158 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 12, 2019 |
| Instrument | 27308158 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 8, 2019 |
| Title Company | USI |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $350.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 685 GRACELAND AVE DES PLAINES IL 600164518, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-4518 |
| Document Number | 1927308159 |
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| Date | Sep 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 27308159 |
| Name | FIRST MIDWEST BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 8750 W BRYN MAWR AVE # 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60631-3655 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $162,001 Land $53,438 Building $108,563 | $648,004 Land $213,752 Building $434,252 | |
| 2023 | $34,042.00 (+2.47%) | ||
| 2022 | $33,223.00 | $129,115 Land $33,250 Building $95,865 | $516,460 Land $133,000 Building $383,460 |
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 794 Lee St 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 794 Lee St 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 |
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| 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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