Cook County property record for 905 Walter Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,670 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.274 acres (11,928 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $369,000 (Jul 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $8,354 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage Mar 2020 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-17-317-001 |
| Primary APN | 09-17-317-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,670 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,928 sqft (0.274 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 905 WALTER AVE |
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| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60016-3216 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (DESPLAINES) MANOR (TRACT2) SUB OF WH SEC 18-41-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | DESPLAINES MANOR TRACT2 |
| Legal Tract | 2 |
| Legal Block | 25 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| 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 | 905 WALTER AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3216 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CHICAGO FINANCIAL SERVICES INC |
| Mar 10, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CHICAGO FIN'L SVCS |
| Jul 17, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI CHICAGO FIN'L SVCS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 17, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 17, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 13, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201933023 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 905 WALTER AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3216 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 9, 2024 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0004112097 |
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| Date | Feb 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2104112097 |
| Name | CHICAGO FINANCIAL SERVICES INC |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60642 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.62% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 905 WALTER AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3216 |
| Document Number | 2009239021 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 10, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 905 WALTER AVE DES PLAINES IL 600163216, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3216 |
| Document Number | 2009239021 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 9239021 |
| Name | CHICAGO FIN'L SVCS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60642 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 31, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.5% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jul 17, 2019 |
| Property Address | 905 WALTER AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3216 |
| Document Number | 1919833023 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | 19833023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 30, 2019 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $369.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 905 WALTER AVE DES PLAINES IL 600163216, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3216 |
| Document Number | 1919833024 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 19833024 |
| Name | CHICAGO FIN'L SVCS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60642 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 16, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.87% |
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 | $40,000 (+14.29%) Land $10,735 Building $29,265 | $400,000 (+14.29%) Land $107,350 Building $292,650 | |
| 2023 | $8,354.00 (+2.82%) | ||
| 2022 | $8,125.00 Homeowner's exemption | $35,000 Land $8,946 Building $26,054 | $350,000 Land $89,460 Building $260,540 |
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 | 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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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