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

Cook County property record for 852 S 2nd Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,333 sqft · built 1952
Lot Size	0.171 acres (7,425 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$367,000 (Jul 2021)
Tax Bill	$7,563 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`09-20-102-065`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`09-20-102-065`
Alternative APN	`09-20-102-065-0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,333 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1952
Effective Year Built	Effective 1953
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Exterior Material	Brick/Stone
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	7,425 sqft (0.171 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	852 S 2ND AVE
City	DES PLAINES
State	IL
Zip	60016-6323
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	(SUNSET)(GARDENS) W L (PLEW) & COS SUB OF E 503 FT ME ASURED RIGHT ANGLES E LINE OF WH NW SEC 20-41-12
Legal Range	12E
Legal Township	41N
Legal Section	20
Legal Subdivision	SUNSET GARDENS W L PLEW
Legal Block	1,1
Legal Lot Number	35,36
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Township / Civil Division	MAINE
Census Block Group	5
Census Block	5000
Census Tract	806300

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	852 S 2ND AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6323
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 27, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 27, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Apr 29, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202146718
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Jul 27, 2021
Property Address	852 S 2ND AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6323
Document Number	0020846718
Instrument Date	Jun 26, 2021
Instrument	2120846718
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 8, 2026
Title Company	E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$367.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	852 S 2ND AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6323

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	852 S 2ND AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6323

Mortgage

Document Number	0020846719
Date	Jul 27, 2021
Instrument	2120846719

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2051

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	2.99%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$33,001 (+3.13%) Land $6,683 Building $26,318	$330,010 (+3.13%) Land $66,830 Building $263,180
2023	$7,563.00 (+2.86%)
2022	$7,353.00 Homeowner's exemption	$31,999 Land $5,568 Building $26,431	$319,990 Land $55,680 Building $264,310

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

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	2 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

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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