Cook County property record for 981 E Walnut Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
| Square Footage | 1,393 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 8,960 sqft (0.206 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $299,000 (2016) |
| Tax Bill | $6,864.00 (2023) |
| Primary APN | 09-20-117-019 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,393 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,393 sqft 1st Floor |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow Style |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone (Brick and/or Stone) Exterior |
| Construction Type | Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 8,960 sqft (0.206 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached Garage |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC Heating |
| Water Source | Commercial Water Source |
| Street Address | 981 E WALNUT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60016-6367 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 IN BLK 5 IN SUNSET GARDENS W2 NW4 OF SEC20 T41N R12E 3P |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNSET GARDENS |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Minor Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Blockgroup | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 806300 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 09-20-117-019
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 981 E WALNUT AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6367 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 08, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 08, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 06, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 201639058 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 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) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $35,000 (+9.38%) Land $8,064 Building $26,936 | $350,000 (+9.38%) Land $80,640 Building $269,360 | |
| 2023 | $6,864.00 (+85.06%) | ||
| 2022 | $3,709.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $32,000 Land $6,720 Building $25,280 | $320,000 Land $67,200 Building $252,800 |
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