Cook County property record for 973 Margret St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,887 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.427 acres (18,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $449,000 (Apr 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $10,990 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Transfer Apr 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-20-111-004 |
| Primary APN | 09-20-111-004 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,887 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 18,600 sqft (0.427 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 973 MARGRET ST |
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| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60016-6353 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (DESPLAINES)(GARDENS) SUB PT OF NH SEC 20-41-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | DESPLAINES GARDENS |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17,18 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 806300 |
973 Margret St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2022.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 973 MARGRET ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6353 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Apr 29, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 29, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 29, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 26, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202110368 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 18, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000417130 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Mar 25, 2022 |
| Property Address | 973 MARGRET ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6353 |
| Document Number | 0008417130 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2208417130 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 9, 2024 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 973 MARGRET ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6353 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 973 MARGRET ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6353 |
| Document Number | 0011910368 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2111910368 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 9, 2024 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY'S TITLE, ATTORNEYS TTL GUARANTY FUND |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $449.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 973 MARGRET ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6353 |
| Document Number | 0011910369 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2111910369 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3% |
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 | $57,000 Land $16,740 Building $40,260 | $570,000 Land $167,400 Building $402,600 | |
| 2023 | $10,990.00 (+2.72%) | ||
| 2022 | $10,699.00 Homeowner's exemption | $45,000 Land $13,950 Building $31,050 | $450,000 Land $139,500 Building $310,500 |
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 973 Margret St 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 | 1 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 973 Margret St 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 |
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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 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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