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Last sold for $580,000 on Nov 1, 2022

541 DOROTHY DR

DES PLAINES, IL 60016
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,640 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1970
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.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$580,000 · Nov 1, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,289 (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.$54,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,335
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$46,665
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$40,607
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$540,000

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.34
1
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.
62
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
62
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.

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)
CountyCOOK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.No Garage
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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.

M
Friendship Junior High SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
E
Devonshire Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Elk Grove High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.5 mi

District: Community Consolidated School District 59

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%

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How this home compares

541 Dorothy Dr 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 92% of homes in Des Plaines 60016
  • Has a smaller lot than 76% of homes in Des Plaines 60016
  • Newer than 65% of homes in Cook County

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 area2,640 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,379 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1969Newer

Newer than 53% of homes nearby

How 541 Dorothy Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDes Plaines 60016Cook County
Living areabigger than2,640 ft²92% of homes85% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac24% of homes51% of homes
Year builtnewer than197053% of homes65% of homes

About 541 Dorothy Dr

When did 541 Dorothy Dr, Des Plaines, IL last sell?

541 Dorothy Dr, Des Plaines, IL last sold on Nov 1, 2022 for $580,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 541 Dorothy Dr, Des Plaines, IL?

541 Dorothy Dr, Des Plaines, IL has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,640 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 541 Dorothy Dr, Des Plaines, IL built?

541 Dorothy Dr, Des Plaines, IL was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 541 Dorothy Dr, Des Plaines, IL?

541 Dorothy Dr, Des Plaines, IL is assigned to Friendship Junior High School (middle), rated B-; Devonshire Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Elk Grove High School (high), rated C. All sit in Community Consolidated School District 59. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 541 Dorothy Dr, Des Plaines, IL compare to other homes in Des Plaines 60016?

Among the 21,499 homes in Des Plaines 60016, it is bigger than 92% of them (2,640 ft² against a typical 1,379 ft²), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 53% of them (1970 against a typical 1969). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 541 Dorothy Dr, Des Plaines, IL?

The 2023 property tax bill for 541 Dorothy Dr, Des Plaines, IL was $10,289. The county assessed it at $54,000.

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