Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Apartments (Generic)Residential
Last sold for $330,000 on May 10, 2019

540 IDA ST

DES PLAINES, IL 60016
6
Beds
4
Baths
2,359 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1908
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$330,000 · May 10, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,034 (2023)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$34,266 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$29,466
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$34,266
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$342,660

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.36
10
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
63
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
63
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
45
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Two Family
CountyCook
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
North Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Chippewa Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
H
Maine West High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi

District: Des Plaines Community Consolidated School District 62

Neighborhood · ZIP 60016These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.72
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.126
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.43

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.57,974
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,378 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$82,073
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$104,655
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

540 Ida St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 89% of homes in Des Plaines 60016
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Des Plaines 60016
  • Among the oldest homes in Des Plaines 60016

How it measures up in Des Plaines 60016

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Des Plaines 60016.

Living area2,359 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,374 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Year built1908
OlderTypical 1970Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 540 Ida St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDes Plaines 60016Cook County
Living areabigger than2,359 ft²89% of homes79% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac15% of homes43% of homes
Year builtnewer than1908almost no homes10% of homes

About 540 Ida St

When did 540 Ida St, Des Plaines, IL last sell?

540 Ida St, Des Plaines, IL last sold on May 10, 2019 for $330,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 540 Ida St, Des Plaines, IL?

540 Ida St, Des Plaines, IL has 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,359 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 540 Ida St, Des Plaines, IL built?

540 Ida St, Des Plaines, IL was built in 1908, making it 118 years old. It is a two family home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 540 Ida St, Des Plaines, IL?

540 Ida St, Des Plaines, IL is assigned to North Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Chippewa Middle School (middle), rated B; Maine West High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Des Plaines Community Consolidated School District 62. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 540 Ida St, Des Plaines, IL compare to other homes in Des Plaines 60016?

Among the 21,490 homes in Des Plaines 60016, it is bigger than 89% of them (2,359 ft² against a typical 1,374 ft²), its lot is bigger than 15% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1908 against a typical 1970). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 540 Ida St, Des Plaines, IL?

The 2023 property tax bill for 540 Ida St, Des Plaines, IL was $9,034. The county assessed it at $34,266.

More homes on Ida St

Closest homes

More homes in Des Plaines 60016

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 540 Ida St on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map