Cook County property record for 862 Margret St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,225 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.171 acres (7,440 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $255,000 (Aug 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $6,981 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Reverse Mortgage Aug 2018 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-20-103-025 |
| Primary APN | 09-20-103-025 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,225 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,440 sqft (0.171 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 862 MARGRET ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60016-6316 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (DESPLAINES)(GARDENS) SUB PT OF NH SEC 20-41-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | DESPLAINES GARDENS |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 806300 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 862 MARGRET ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6316 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Reverse Mortgage 2004 0000211 LLC |
| Aug 23, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUIDANCE RESID'L |
| Dec 5, 2017 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 23, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 23, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201855179 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000057026 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 862 MARGRET ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6316 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 9, 2024 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0030247043 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2130247043 |
| Name | 2004 0000211 LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Reverse Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 23, 2018 |
| Property Address | 862 MARGRET ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6316 |
| Document Number | 1823555179 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 23555179 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 6, 2018 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $255.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 826 MARGRET ST DES PLAINES IL 60016, DES PLAINES, IL 60016 |
| Document Number | 1823555180 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 23555180 |
| Name | GUIDANCE RESID'L |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 22, 2048 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Property Address | 862 MARGRET ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6316 |
| Document Number | 1733957026 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Instrument | 33957026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 862 MARGRET ST DES PLAINES IL 600166316, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6316 |
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 | $36,000 (+20.83%) Land $6,696 Building $29,304 | $360,000 (+20.83%) Land $66,960 Building $293,040 | |
| 2023 | $6,981.00 (+2.87%) | ||
| 2022 | $6,786.00 Homeowner's exemption | $29,793 Land $5,580 Building $24,213 | $297,930 Land $55,800 Building $242,130 |
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.
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.
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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