Cook County property record for 984 Walter Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,011 sqft · built 1932 |
| Lot Size | 0.166 acres (7,242 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $360,000 (Sep 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $7,826 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Mortgage Nov 2018 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-17-311-020 |
| Primary APN | 09-17-311-020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,011 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1932 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1933 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,242 sqft (0.166 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 984 WALTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60016-3232 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WEST51 FT LOT10 BLK22 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | DES PLAINES MANOR TR 02 |
| Legal Block | 22 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 806300 |
984 Walter Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2018.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 984 WALTER AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3232 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI PARTNERSHIP FIN'L CU |
| Nov 30, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PARTNERSHIP FIN'L CU |
| Dec 4, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 3, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 3, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 11, 2004 |
| Deed Document Number | 201433015 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 5, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000044040 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 984 WALTER AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3232 |
| Document Number | 2007755139 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 5, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 17, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 984 WALTER AVE DES PLAINES IL 600163232, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3232 |
| Document Number | 2007755139 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 7755139 |
| Name | PARTNERSHIP FIN'L CU |
|---|---|
| Address | MORTON GROVE, IL 60053 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Mar 16, 2040 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.65% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 984 WALTER AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3232 |
| Document Number | 1834655009 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 30, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 20, 2018 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 984 WALTER AVE DES PLAINES IL 600163232, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3232 |
| Document Number | 1834655009 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | 34655009 |
| Name | PARTNERSHIP FIN'L CU |
|---|---|
| Address | MORTGON GROVE, IL 60053 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Dec 4, 2018 |
| Property Address | 984 WALTER AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3232 |
| Document Number | 1833844040 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 5, 2014 |
| Instrument | 33844040 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2018 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 984 WALTER AVE DES PLAINES IL 600163232, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3232 |
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 Land $6,518 Building $35,482 | $420,000 Land $65,180 Building $354,820 | |
| 2023 | $7,826.00 (+2.82%) | ||
| 2022 | $7,611.00 Homeowner's exemption | $32,999 Land $5,431 Building $27,568 | $329,990 Land $54,310 Building $275,680 |
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 984 Walter 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 | 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.
The area around 984 Walter 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 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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