Cook County property record for 849 Walter Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,669 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 0.271 acres (11,786 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $535,000 (Oct 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $15,556 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Mortgage Nov 2019 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-17-316-030 |
| Primary APN | 09-17-316-030 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,669 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,786 sqft (0.271 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 849 WALTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60016-3230 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (WIN) AND (RAYS) SUBDIVISION OF LOT 3 IN BLOCK 26 OF DES PLAINES MANOR TRACT 2 SUBD OF PART OF THE WH OF SEC 17-41-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | WIN AND RAYS |
| Legal Tract | 2 |
| Legal Block | 26 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 806300 |
849 Walter Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2018.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 849 WALTER AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3230 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage DISCOVER BANK |
| Nov 7, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage COMPASS MTG |
| Oct 25, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage COMPASS MTG |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 25, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 25, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 30, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201855027 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 849 WALTER AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3230 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 8, 2021 |
| Title Company | CITYWIDE TITLE CORPORATION |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0002720400 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2102720400 |
| Name | DISCOVER BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Dec 28, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.49% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 849 WALTER AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3230 |
| Document Number | 1934347016 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 7, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 23, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 849 WALTER AVE DES PLAINES IL 600163230, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3230 |
| Document Number | 1934347016 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 9, 2019 |
| Instrument | 34347016 |
| Name | COMPASS MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | WARRENVILLE, IL 60555 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 8, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Oct 25, 2018 |
| Property Address | 849 WALTER AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3230 |
| Document Number | 1829855027 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 29855027 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2018 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $535.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 849 WALTER AVE DES PLAINES IL 600163230, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3230 |
| Document Number | 1829855028 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 25, 2018 |
| Instrument | 29855028 |
| Name | COMPASS MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | WARRENVILLE, IL 60555 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 24, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.87% |
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 | $66,000 Land $10,607 Building $55,393 | $660,000 Land $106,070 Building $553,930 | |
| 2023 | $15,556.00 (+2.47%) | ||
| 2022 | $15,181.00 | $59,000 Land $8,839 Building $50,161 | $590,000 Land $88,390 Building $501,610 |
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 849 Walter 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 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 | 4 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 849 Walter 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 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 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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