Cook County property record for 942 S 3rd Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,013 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.155 acres (6,732 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $106,500 (Jul 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $5,190 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-20-107-072 |
| Primary APN | 09-20-107-072 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,013 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,013 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,732 sqft (0.155 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 942 S 3RD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60016-6203 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | L15 XN24FT & N35FT L16 B11 DES PLAI NES VILLAS RESUBD W1/2 NW1/4 S20 XE 503FT & E1/2 NE1/4 S19 XW173FT T41N |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | DES PLAINES VILLAS RESUBD |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15,16 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5007 |
| Census Tract | 806300 |
942 S 3rd Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2012.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 942 S 3RD AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6203 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 3, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 3, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 28, 2011 |
| Deed Document Number | 201233089 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 15, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000050026 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $26,000 Land $6,059 Building $19,941 | $260,000 Land $60,590 Building $199,410 | |
| 2023 | $5,190.00 (+3.02%) | ||
| 2022 | $5,038.00 Homeowner's exemption | $23,000 Land $5,049 Building $17,951 | $230,000 Land $50,490 Building $179,510 |
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.
FEMA maps place 942 S 3rd Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 942 S 3rd Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 642 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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