868 S 3rd Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 Property Records

Cook County property record for 868 S 3rd Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,003 sqft · built 1953
Lot Size0.155 acres (6,732 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$195,000 (May 2018)
Tax Bill$6,328 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2025 Line of Credit
May 2021 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN09-20-107-064

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN09-20-107-064
Alternative APN
  • 09-20-107-064-0000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,003 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,003 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1953
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1954
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,732 sqft (0.155 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address868 S 3RD AVE
CityDES PLAINES
StateIL
Zip60016-6201
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description(DESPLAINES)(VILLAS) RESUB OF LTS & BLKS IN HOMERICAN VILLAS SUB WH NW SEC 20EX ELY 503FT E LINE ALSO EX W 173 FT ALL IN EH N
Legal Range12E
Legal Township41N
Legal Section09
Legal SubdivisionDESPLAINES VILLAS
Legal Block11
Legal Lot Number2,3
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionMAINE
Census Block Group5
Census Block5007
Census Tract806300

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address868 S 3RD AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6201
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 23, 2025Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
US BANK NA
May 4, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BANK NA
May 8, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI
KEY MTG SVCS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 8, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 8, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201813076
Prior Transfer DateAug 23, 1991
Prior Transfer Doc0000012145
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address868 S 3RD AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6201
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 19, 2026
Title CompanyRADIAN SETTLEMENT SERVICES INC, RADIAN SETTLEMENT SERVICES

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address868 S 3RD AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6201

Mortgage

Document Number0035719099
DateDec 23, 2025
Instrument2535719099
Lender
NameUS BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressHOPKINS, MN 55343
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueDec 14, 2055
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

May 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address868 S 3RD AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6201
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 9, 2024
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0012410125
DateMay 4, 2021
Instrument2112410125
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressSIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMay 1, 2051

May 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMay 8, 2018
Property Address868 S 3RD AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6201
Document Number1812813076
Instrument DateApr 9, 2018
Instrument12813076
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 12, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$195.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipMarried Couple
Address5463 N MARMORA AVE CHICAGO IL 606301104, CHICAGO, IL 60630-1104

Mortgage

Document Number1812813077
DateMay 8, 2018
Instrument12813077
Lender
NameKEY MTG SVCS
TypeMortgage Company
AddressSCHAUMBURG, IL 60173
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMay 7, 2048
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate4.5%

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$26,000 (+8.33%) Land $6,059 Building $19,941$260,000 (+8.33%) Land $60,590 Building $199,410
2023$6,328.00 (+2.48%)
2022$6,175.00$24,000 Land $5,049 Building $18,951$240,000 Land $50,490 Building $189,510

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies2 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 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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