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837 S 2nd Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 Property Records

Cook County property record for 837 S 2nd Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 2,126 sqft · built 1942
Lot Size0.256 acres (11,160 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$375,000 (Feb 2007)
Tax Bill$7,824 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2019 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN09-20-103-034

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN09-20-103-034
Alternative APN
  • 09-20-103-034-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,126 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1942
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1942
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area11,160 sqft (0.256 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address837 S 2ND AVE
CityDES PLAINES
StateIL
Zip60016-6322
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description(DESPLAINES)(GARDENS) SUB PT OF NH SEC 20-41-12
Legal Range12E
Legal Township41N
Legal Section20
Legal SubdivisionDESPLAINES GARDENS
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number18,17
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionMAINE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3002
Census Tract806300

Owner

837 S 2nd Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in September 2019.

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address837 S 2ND AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6322
Owner TypeCompany
VestingBorrower in Default

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

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 16, 2007 · Amount on File
Deed SaleFeb 16, 2007 · Amount on File
Prior SaleFeb 5, 2002 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number200733142
Last Transfer DateSep 4, 2019
Transfer Doc0000015001
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateOct 16, 2019
Property Address837 S 2ND AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6322
Document Number1928915001
Instrument DateSep 4, 2019
Instrument28915001
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 24, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address837 S 2ND AVE DES PLAINES IL 600166322, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6322

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$46,000 Land $10,044 Building $35,956$460,000 Land $100,440 Building $359,560
2023$7,824.00 (+2.84%)
2022$7,608.00 Homeowner's exemption$32,989 Land $8,370 Building $24,619$329,890 Land $83,700 Building $246,190

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 837 S 2nd Ave 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies1 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.

Wildfire

The area around 837 S 2nd Ave 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 716 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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