Cook County property record for 954 E Prairie Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,968 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.241 acres (10,488 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $315,000 (Jun 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $7,563 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Mortgage Feb 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-17-317-012 |
| Primary APN | 09-17-317-012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,968 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1921 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,488 sqft (0.241 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 954 E PRAIRIE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60016-3241 |
| 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 | 8 |
| 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 | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 954 E PRAIRIE AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3241 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Feb 16, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 27, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 27, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 6, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201433027 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 9, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000029188 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 954 E PRAIRIE AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3241 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 9, 2024 |
| Title Company | HEARTLAND TITLE COMPANY, WHEATLAND TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 954 E PRAIRIE AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3241 |
| Document Number | 0003213033 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 1, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2403213033 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Feb 16, 2023 |
| Property Address | 954 E PRAIRIE AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3241 |
| Document Number | 0004729188 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 9, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2304729188 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 954 E PRAIRIE AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3241 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 954 E PRAIRIE AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3241 |
| Document Number | 0004729189 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 16, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2304729189 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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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 | $42,000 (+31.25%) Land $9,439 Building $32,561 | $420,000 (+31.25%) Land $94,390 Building $325,610 | |
| 2023 | $7,563.00 (+2.86%) | ||
| 2022 | $7,353.00 | $32,000 Land $7,866 Building $24,134 | $320,000 Land $78,660 Building $241,340 |
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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