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For sale by owner
  • $699,000

    1140 Van Buren Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018

    6beds
    3,138sqft
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    $5,217/mo
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    SingleFamily
    Built in 1968
    9,239 Square Feet Lot
    $695,300 Zestimate®
    $223/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Six generously sized bedroomsThree-and-a-half bathroomsSpacious spanish-style two-story homePrivate officeFlexible spacesOversized backyardOversized two-car garage
    Location! Location! Location! This spacious Spanish-style two-story home - the largest house on the block, exceptional space, versatility, and comfort for today’s lifestyle. Featuring six generously sized bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms, this move-in-ready home has room for everyone. The expansive living room and welcoming kitchen provide the perfect setting for both everyday living and entertaining. Additional flexible spaces, including a private office, rec/loft area, and extra bedrooms, can easily accommodate a home gym, playroom, guest rooms, or work-from-home needs. A spacious first-floor bedroom with dual closets is conveniently located next to a beautifully remodeled full bathroom, great for an in-law arrangement or multigenerational living. Upstairs, you’ll find two primary en-suite bedrooms for family members or guests. Step outside to enjoy the oversized backyard featuring a stunning Christmas tree centerpiece, summer barbecues, gatherings, and outdoor entertaining. The deep lot and oversized two-car garage provide ample parking and storage space. Located in a highly desirable neighborhood, this home offers exceptional convenience to local attractions and amenities, including the Des Plaines Theatre, award-winning Des Plaines Public Library, Metra UPNW train with approximately a 27-minute commute to downtown Chicago, Mystic Waters Family Aquatic Center, Prairie Lakes Community Center with fitness facilities and playgrounds, and highly rated schools.
    What the owner loves about this home
    We love being able to walk to almost everything. Starbucks is a 3-minute walk, the school is 10 minutes away on foot, the library is a 12-minute walk, Jewel-Osco is 3 minutes away, the playground is 2 minutes away, UPS is a 2-minute walk, Ace Hardware is 3 minutes away, the DMV is 3 minutes away, the Polish café is just a 1-minute walk, and the grocery plaza is 3 minutes away.
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    Property Owner (224) 434-7439

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 6
      • Bathrooms: 5
      • Full bathrooms: 4
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Forced air
      Cooling
      • Central
      Appliances
      • Included: Dryer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
      Features
      • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
      • Basement: None
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 3,138 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Garage - Detached
      Features
      • Exterior features: Wood
      Lot
      • Size: 9,239 Square Feet
      Details
      • Parcel number: 0920301070

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      Materials
      • Frame
      • Foundation: Crawl/Raised
      • Roof: Shake / Shingle
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1968

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Des Plaines

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $223/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $430,000
      • Annual tax amount: $11,593
      • Date on market: 5/16/2026

        Estimated market value

        $695,300

        $661,000 - $730,000

        $5,241/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/25/2026Listed for sale$699,000+6.7%$223/sqft
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        6/14/2026Listing removed--
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        5/22/2026Pending sale$655,000$209/sqft
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        5/16/2026Listed for sale$655,000+31%$209/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        10/6/2023Sold$500,000$159/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11857726 Report a problem
        9/6/2023Contingent$500,000$159/sqft
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        8/11/2023Listed for sale$500,000$159/sqft
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        7/28/2023Contingent$500,000$159/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11836351 Report a problem
        7/19/2023Price change$500,000-4.8%$159/sqft
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        6/27/2023Price change$525,000-1.9%$167/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11795735 Report a problem
        5/31/2023Listed for sale$535,000-2.7%$170/sqft
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        5/8/2023Contingent$550,000$175/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11723504 Report a problem
        4/22/2023Price change$550,000-4.3%$175/sqft
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        4/1/2023Price change$575,000-1.7%$183/sqft
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        3/1/2023Listed for sale$585,000-2.3%$186/sqft
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        12/24/2022Listing removed--
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        10/28/2022Price change$599,000-6.3%$191/sqft
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        10/14/2022Listed for sale$639,000+273.7%$204/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11651943 Report a problem
        12/28/1994Sold$171,000$54/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$11,593 +18.7%$43,000 +0%
        2023$9,764 +3%$42,999
        2022$9,480 +14.6%$42,999 -6%
        2021$8,269 +9.2%$45,741
        2020$7,573 +1.6%$45,741 -11%
        2019$7,455 -10.2%$51,395 +34.1%
        2018$8,299 -26.3%$38,330
        2017$11,261 +19%$38,330
        2016$9,462 -3.8%$38,330 +3.6%
        2015$9,831 +4.7%$37,015
        2014$9,393 -5.3%$37,015
        2013$9,923 +38.3%$37,015 +2.9%
        2012$7,173 +18.7%$35,967
        2011$6,043 +20.4%$35,967
        2010$5,018 +16.7%$35,967 +27.3%
        2009$4,299 -1.6%$28,247 -12%
        2008$4,368 +16.8%$32,098
        2007$3,740 -2.5%$32,098 +18.3%
        2006$3,837 +1.8%$27,126
        2005$3,769 -24.1%$27,126
        2004$4,968 +42.5%$27,126 +39.1%
        2003$3,486 +3.1%$19,502
        2002$3,382 +23.6%$19,502
        2001$2,737 +1.4%$19,502 +12.9%
        2000$2,700 +2.9%$17,271
        1999$2,624 $17,271
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 60018

        Getting around

        80 / 100
        Very Walkable
        42 / 100
        Some Transit
        57 / 100
        Bikeable

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