Cook County property record for 831 Margret St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 948 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.171 acres (7,440 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,717 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Line of Credit May 2017 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-20-104-004 |
| Primary APN | 09-20-104-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 948 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 948 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,440 sqft (0.171 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 831 MARGRET ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60016-6315 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 18 IN BLK 2 IN DES PLAINES GARD ENS PART OF N2 OF SEC20 T41N R12E 3 P |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | DES PLAINES GARDENS |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 806300 |
831 Margret St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2017.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 831 MARGRET ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6315 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PENNYMAC |
| May 23, 2017 | Affidavit of Death, Mortgage NEIGHBORHOOD LOANS |
| Apr 12, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 20, 1994 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 20, 1994 |
| Deed Document Number | 1994588 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 4, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000057124 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 831 MARGRET ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6315 |
| Document Number | 2031062145 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 2, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 18, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 831 MARGRET ST DES PLAINES IL 600166315, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6315 |
| Document Number | 2031062145 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 5, 2020 |
| Instrument | 31062145 |
| Name | PENNYMAC |
|---|---|
| Address | WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 4, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.99% |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | May 23, 2017 |
| Property Address | 831 MARGRET ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6315 |
| Document Number | 1714357052 |
| Instrument Date | May 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 14357052 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 831 MARGRET ST DES PLAINES IL 600166315, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6315 |
| Document Number | 1714357053 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | 14357053 |
| Name | NEIGHBORHOOD LOANS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | LOMBARD, IL 60148 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 22, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.37% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 12, 2017 |
| Property Address | 831 MARGRET ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6315 |
| Document Number | 1710257124 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 4, 2017 |
| Instrument | 10257124 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 20, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 831 MARGRET ST DES PLAINES IL 600166315, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6315 |
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 | $27,000 Land $6,696 Building $20,304 | $270,000 Land $66,960 Building $203,040 | |
| 2023 | $5,717.00 (+2.97%) | ||
| 2022 | $5,552.00 Homeowner's exemption | $25,000 Land $5,580 Building $19,420 | $250,000 Land $55,800 Building $194,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 831 Margret St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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 831 Margret 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 716 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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