Cook County property record for 796 Center St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,354 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,497 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $260,000 (Nov 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $3,858 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-20-200-036 |
| Primary APN | 09-20-200-036 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,354 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,354 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1921 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,497 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 796 CENTER ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60016-6404 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| 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 | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3018 |
| Census Tract | 806202 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 796 CENTER ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6404 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 1, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 1, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1996189 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 23, 2010 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000044022 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 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 | $47,000 (+46.88%) Land $6,747 Building $40,253 | $470,000 (+46.88%) Land $67,470 Building $402,530 | |
| 2023 | $3,858.00 (-0.67%) | ||
| 2022 | $3,884.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $31,999 Land $5,997 Building $26,002 | $319,990 Land $59,970 Building $260,020 |
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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.
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 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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