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Commercial Building, Mail Order, Show Room (Non-Auto), WarehouseCommercial

636 S RIVER RD

DES PLAINES, IL 60016
0
Baths
22,522 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.
1979
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$102,092 (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.$372,251 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$173,713
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$198,538
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$431,309
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,489,004

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.39
25
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.3 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.0.2 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Commercial Building, Mail Order, Show Room (Non-Auto), Warehouse
CountyCOOK
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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 · 0.2 mi
M
Chippewa Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 mi
H
Maine West High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 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%

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How this home compares

636 S River Rd 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Des Plaines 60016
  • Newer than 75% 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 area22,522 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,376 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1979
OlderTypical 1970Newer

Newer than 72% of homes nearby

How 636 S River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDes Plaines 60016Cook County
Living areabigger than22,522 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than197972% of homes75% of homes

About 636 S River Rd

When did 636 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL last sell?

636 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 636 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL built?

636 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL was built in 1979, making it 47 years old.

What schools serve 636 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL?

636 S River Rd, 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 636 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL compare to other homes in Des Plaines 60016?

Among the 21,500 homes in Des Plaines 60016, it is bigger than almost all of them (22,522 ft² against a typical 1,376 ft²) and it is newer than 72% of them (1979 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 636 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL?

The 2023 property tax bill for 636 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL was $102,092. The county assessed it at $372,251.

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