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816 Howard Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018 Property Records

Cook County property record for 816 Howard Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,609 sqft · built 1964
Lot Size0.202 acres (8,783 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$620,000 (Jan 2026)
Tax Bill$9,362 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2026 Sale
Sep 2022 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN09-29-104-032

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN09-29-104-032
Alternative APN
  • 09-29-104-032-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,609 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1964
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1964
Architectural StyleSplit Level
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area8,783 sqft (0.202 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address816 HOWARD AVE
CityDES PLAINES
StateIL
Zip60018-2715
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description(HOWARD)(SUPERIOR) SUB IN SW NW SEC 29-41-12
Legal Range12E
Legal Township41N
Legal Section29
Legal SubdivisionHOWARD SUPERIOR
Legal Lot Number6
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionMAINE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1001
Census Tract770602

Owner

816 Howard Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in January 2026.

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address143 FOUNDERS POINTE S, BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108-1440
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 26, 2026Warranty Deed, Transfer
E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE
Sep 29, 2022Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY
Nov 16, 2018Grant Deed, Mortgage
BARRINGTON BK&TR CO NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 26, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJan 26, 2026 · Amount on File
Prior SaleDec 5, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202622068
Prior Transfer DateMar 9, 2022
Prior Transfer Doc0000057015
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJan 26, 2026
Property Address816 HOWARD AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2715
Document Number0002622068
Instrument DateJan 20, 2026
Instrument2602622068
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 9, 2026
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$620.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address143 FOUNDERS POINTE S, BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108-1440

September 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateSep 29, 2022
Property Address816 HOWARD AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2715
Document Number0027257015
Instrument DateSep 28, 2022
Instrument2227257015
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 11, 2022
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address79 GERMAINE PL, SCHAUMBURG, IL 60173-6549

November 2018: Grant Deed, Mortgage

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateNov 16, 2018
Property Address816 HOWARD AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2715
Document Number1832008093
Instrument DateNov 14, 2018
Instrument32008093
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 28, 2018
Title CompanyPRO TITLE GROUP INC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address816 HOWARD AVE DES PLAINES IL 600182715, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2715

Mortgage

Document Number1832008093
DateNov 16, 2018
Instrument32008093
Lender
NameBARRINGTON BK&TR CO NA
Address201 S HOUGH ST, BARRINGTON, IL 60010-4321
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record

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$45,000 Land $10,540 Building $34,460$450,000 Land $105,400 Building $344,600
2023$9,362.00 (+2.47%) Homeowner's exemption$35,508 (-) Land $8,783 Building $26,725$355,080 (-) Land $87,830 Building $267,250
2022$9,136.00 Homeowner's exemption$35,508 Land $8,783 Building $26,725$355,080 Land $87,830 Building $267,250

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

FEMA maps place 816 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1978)
Most Recent ClaimSep 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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 816 Howard Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 591 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area		5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband
Cable		1,500 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		1,000 / 75

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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