Cook County property record for 861 Willson Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60016 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,926 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.227 acres (9,900 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $290,000 (Aug 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $7,775 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-24-108-002 |
| Primary APN | 08-24-108-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,926 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,926 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,900 sqft (0.227 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 861 WILLSON DR |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60016-5866 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (WAYCINDEN)(PARK) SUB OF NH SEC 24-41-11 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | WAYCINDEN PARK |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELK GROVE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 805111 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 08-24-108-002
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 861 WILLSON DR, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-5866 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 05, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 05, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201318010 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Elk Grove Township |
| Municipality | Des Plaines City |
| Secondary School District | Township High School District 214 (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Community Consolidated School District 59 (PK - 08) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $42,000 (+23.53%) Land $10,395 Building $31,605 | $420,000 (+23.53%) Land $103,950 Building $316,050 | |
| 2023 | $7,775.00 (+4.95%) | ||
| 2022 | $7,408.00 Homeowner's exemption | $34,000 Land $8,910 Building $25,090 | $340,000 Land $89,100 Building $250,900 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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