Mid-Century Modern, custom ranch home offers bright and spacious rooms. Stunning stone fireplace with gas logs in living room, hardwood flooring, family room off kitchen and cozy enclosed sunroom to enjoy quiet morning or evening; perfect space to read or just relax. Additional living space in lower level; recreation room with retro features, including wet bar, ample closets, storage room, vintage stove and full bath. Easy access to two car attached garage from family room with additional built-in storage for sports equipment and gardening supplies. Unique lot configuration featuring two spacious side yards with a thoughtfully designed play area. This home is ideal for entertaining, located in a great neighborhood with close proximity to schools, transportation, shopping, library and airport. This home is well constructed and lovingly maintained. Roof replaced 2023. Central Air replaced 2022. Don't delay, move today!
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$489,000
1048 E Walnut Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
3beds
1,639sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
7,800 Square Feet Lot
$495,600 Zestimate®
$298/sqft
$3,334 Estimated rent
Home value
$495,600
$451,000 - $545,000
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Cozy enclosed sunroomFamily room off kitchenVintage stoveThoughtfully designed play areaWet barStorage roomBright and spacious rooms
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Listing courtesy of:
Dawn Mikulski 847-567-6816,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
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Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12567404
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds, Shades)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Shades)
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X11
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Vinyl), Window Treatments (Shades)
- Level: Main
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X09
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X18
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 648 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 36X18
Sun room
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
Features
- Wet Bar, 1st Floor Full Bath, Dining Combo
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Window Treatments, Screens, Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Starter, Includes Accessories, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,241
- Total interior livable area: 1,639 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,452
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Screened
Lot
- Size: 7,800 sqft
- Dimensions: 60 X 130
Details
- Parcel number: 09201100550000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1953
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Curbs, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Des Plaines
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/31/2026 | Sold | $489,000+4.3%$298/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12567404 Report a problem | ||
| 3/26/2026 | Pending sale | $469,000$286/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12567404 Report a problem | ||
| 3/5/2026 | Contingent | $469,000$286/sqft |
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| 2/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $469,000+94.2%$286/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12567404 Report a problem | ||
| 7/26/2011 | Sold | $241,500-10.4%$147/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #07562915 Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2011 | Price change | $269,500-3.4%$164/sqft |
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| 3/6/2011 | Price change | $279,000-2.1%$170/sqft |
Source: Weichert Realtors #07562915 Report a problem | ||
| 1/9/2011 | Price change | $285,000-3.4%$174/sqft |
Source: Weichert Realtors #07562915 Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/2010 | Price change | $295,000-4.5%$180/sqft |
Source: Weichert Realtors #07562915 Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/2010 | Listed for sale | $309,000$189/sqft |
Source: Visual Tour #07562915 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $34,000 |
| 2023 | $8,090 +2.8% | $34,000 |
| 2022 | $7,869 -4.6% | $34,000 +12.8% |
| 2021 | $8,244 +0.9% | $30,150 |
| 2020 | $8,174 -9.3% | $30,150 -10% |
| 2019 | $9,015 +11% | $33,500 +23.3% |
| 2018 | $8,124 +1.8% | $27,166 |
| 2017 | $7,981 +5.7% | $27,166 |
| 2016 | $7,549 +2.9% | $27,166 +11.9% |
| 2015 | $7,338 +2.2% | $24,273 |
| 2014 | $7,183 +2.6% | $24,273 |
| 2013 | $7,004 +0.5% | $24,273 -12.3% |
| 2012 | $6,970 +4.8% | $27,681 |
| 2011 | $6,652 +256.7% | $27,681 |
| 2010 | $1,865 +9.1% | $27,681 -14.6% |
| 2009 | $1,710 +3% | $32,407 -12% |
| 2008 | $1,659 -5.8% | $36,827 |
| 2007 | $1,761 -10.6% | $36,827 +22.8% |
| 2006 | $1,970 +1.2% | $29,996 |
| 2005 | $1,947 -2% | $29,996 |
| 2004 | $1,987 -5.5% | $29,996 +29.4% |
| 2003 | $2,103 -40.4% | $23,183 |
| 2002 | $3,529 +51% | $23,183 |
| 2001 | $2,337 +2.8% | $23,183 +10% |
| 2000 | $2,274 | $21,084 |
| 1999 | $2,274 | $21,084 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60016
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Forest Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10Algonquin Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 9/10Maine West High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Forest Elementary School
- Middle: Algonquin Middle School
- High: Maine West High School
- District: 62
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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