From the moment you spot its Cape Cod gables and welcoming brick walkway, 1155 E Walnut Ave stands apart-seamlessly fusing charm with smart-home convenience. Open the keyless front door and sunlight sweeps across refinished hardwood floors, leading you to a chef-caliber kitchen where slate-finish GE appliances sparkle against thick granite counters and a built-in wine rack practically begs you to uncork and unwind. Just off the main living area, a sun-splashed three-season room blurs the line between indoors and out-perfect for spring mornings with coffee, summer evenings with a good book, or crisp autumn nights under string lights. The open living-and-dining layout keeps everyone connected-ideal for lively dinner parties, Sunday-morning pancakes, or a quiet movie night. Newly redesigned baths blend timeless tile with polished fixtures, while the finished lower level flexes to fit your life: a focused home office by day, Peloton studio at dawn, or a game room after dark. Comfort comes standard thanks to a newer high-efficiency furnace, water heater, Ecobee thermostat, and smart locks-so temperature, security, and peace of mind are always at your fingertips. Slide open the back door and summer unfolds in a generous, privacy-fenced yard: morning coffee on the patio, evening barbecues beneath leafy trees, and plenty of space for kids or pups to roam. The oversized two-car garage is the hobbyist's dream, complete with a lofted mezzanine that keeps gear organized and holiday decor out of sight yet close at hand. Set on a tree-lined street just minutes from parks, downtown Des Plaines cafes, Metra trains, and major expressways, this one-of-a-kind home offers the warmth of yesterday, the technology of tomorrow, and the lifestyle you've been searching for today. Discover Walnut Avenue's best-kept secret-fall in love and move right in.
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$485,000
1155 E Walnut Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
3beds
1,640sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
8,158 Square Feet Lot
$510,300 Zestimate®
$296/sqft
$3,302 Estimated rent
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$510,300
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Tree-lined streetPrivacy-fenced yardCape cod gablesNewly redesigned bathsOpen living-and-dining layoutWelcoming brick walkwayChef-caliber kitchen
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jonathan Brax 630-929-1100,
Charles Rutenberg Realty of IL
Bought with:
Kevin Lieder
THE NAV AGENCY
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12398001
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Enclosed Porch, Utility Room-Lower Level, Workshop
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X18
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X18
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X13
Enclosed porch
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X13
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 420 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X20
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Porcelain Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X13
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 286 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X22
Other
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 308 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X14
Other
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X14
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room, Basement
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,640 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 8,158 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60 X 136
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 09201200010000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Westfield
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Des Plaines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $296/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $265,220
- Annual tax amount: $6,119
- Date on market: 6/19/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/4/2025 | Sold | $485,000+3.2%$296/sqft |
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| 6/23/2025 | Contingent | $469,999$287/sqft |
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| 6/21/2025 | Listing removed | $3,499$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $469,999+38.2%$287/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12398001 Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,499$2/sqft |
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| 6/12/2025 | Listing removed | $3,499$2/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12389656 Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,499$2/sqft |
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| 9/30/2019 | Sold | $340,000+0%$207/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10498086 Report a problem | ||
| 8/30/2019 | Pending sale | $339,900$207/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Suburban #10498086 Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2019 | Listed for sale | $339,900+33.3%$207/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Suburban #10498086 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2015 | Sold | $255,000-7.2%$155/sqft |
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| 2/28/2015 | Pending sale | $274,900$168/sqft |
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| 9/30/2014 | Price change | $274,900-5.2%$168/sqft |
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| 8/8/2014 | Listed for sale | $289,900$177/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $26,522 |
| 2023 | $6,119 +2.9% | $26,522 |
| 2022 | $5,944 -28.4% | $26,522 -1.8% |
| 2021 | $8,302 +1.7% | $27,009 |
| 2020 | $8,162 -0.1% | $27,009 -20.1% |
| 2019 | $8,172 +15.1% | $33,795 +24.3% |
| 2018 | $7,102 +1.5% | $27,182 |
| 2017 | $6,994 +2% | $27,182 |
| 2016 | $6,860 -11.4% | $27,182 +6.2% |
| 2015 | $7,739 +2.2% | $25,600 |
| 2014 | $7,576 +2.6% | $25,600 |
| 2013 | $7,387 +24.9% | $25,600 -7.8% |
| 2012 | $5,915 +0.9% | $27,769 |
| 2011 | $5,865 +9.5% | $27,769 |
| 2010 | $5,354 +17.2% | $27,769 -7.1% |
| 2009 | $4,570 +12.8% | $29,901 -12% |
| 2008 | $4,051 +4.2% | $33,978 |
| 2007 | $3,887 -4% | $33,978 +21.1% |
| 2006 | $4,047 +8.3% | $28,063 |
| 2005 | $3,739 +6.7% | $28,063 |
| 2004 | $3,505 +4% | $28,063 +29.3% |
| 2003 | $3,370 +3% | $21,700 |
| 2002 | $3,272 +5.4% | $21,700 |
| 2001 | $3,103 +1.3% | $21,700 +6.2% |
| 2000 | $3,063 | $20,435 |
| 1999 | $3,063 | $20,435 |
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Neighborhood: 60016
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Forest Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 6/10Algonquin Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 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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