Cook County property record for 947 E Prairie Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 840 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.124 acres (5,396 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $314,500 (Nov 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $6,508 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Mortgage Nov 2019 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-17-320-007 |
| Primary APN | 09-17-320-007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 840 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 840 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,396 sqft (0.124 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 947 E PRAIRIE AVE |
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| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60016-3261 |
| 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 | 28 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| 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 | 947 E PRAIRIE AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3261 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage A & N MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
| Nov 1, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage A&N MTG SVCS |
| Feb 20, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage RENOVATIONSEED LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 1, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 1, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 20, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201922090 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 11, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000272 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 947 E PRAIRIE AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3261 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 26, 2021 |
| Title Company | LAKESHORE TITLE AGENCY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0028634126 |
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| Date | Oct 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2128634126 |
| Name | A & N MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60642 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 3.25% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Nov 1, 2019 |
| Property Address | 947 E PRAIRIE AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3261 |
| Document Number | 1930522090 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 10, 2019 |
| Instrument | 30522090 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 11, 2019 |
| Title Company | CITYWIDE TITLE CORPORATION, CITYWIDE TITLE CORP |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $314.50 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4661 N MANOR AVE CHICAGO IL 606253768, CHICAGO, IL 60625-3768 |
| Document Number | 1930522091 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 1, 2019 |
| Instrument | 30522091 |
| Name | A&N MTG SVCS |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60642 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 31, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Feb 20, 2019 |
| Property Address | 947 E PRAIRIE AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3261 |
| Document Number | 1905119205 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 13, 2019 |
| Instrument | 5119205 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 4, 2019 |
| Title Company | NORTH AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $120.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3100 TURNBERRY RD ST CHARLES IL 601748710, ST CHARLES, IL 60174-8710 |
| Document Number | 1905119206 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 20, 2019 |
| Instrument | 5119206 |
| Name | RENOVATIONSEED LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | 36 W590 OAK POINTE DR, ST CHARLES, IL 60175-7404 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $31,000 (+10.71%) Land $4,856 Building $26,144 | $310,000 (+10.71%) Land $48,560 Building $261,440 | |
| 2023 | $6,508.00 (+2.91%) | ||
| 2022 | $6,324.00 Homeowner's exemption | $28,000 Land $4,047 Building $23,953 | $280,000 Land $40,470 Building $239,530 |
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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