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    1638 Oakwood Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016

    5beds
    2,216sqft
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    $2,975/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1921
    7,500 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $178/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Refreshed kitchen and bathsHardy board sidingFull unfinished dry basementBackyard deckNew flooringNew roof
    This expanded bungalow has been refreshed inside and out and is located within 2 blocks of the vibrant, expanding Downtown area of Des Plaines. The home features 5 bedrooms and 2 full baths. 2 first floor bedrooms and a full bath makes living on either level convenient. The home features refreshed kitchen and baths, new flooring, and a full unfinished dry basement. There is also crawl space access under the porch outside the home with a sump pump. The exterior of the home has been renewed with new roof, hardy board siding, and paint. Electric upgraded. The full front-porch and backyard deck makes it easy for outdoor living and entertainment. The backyard has a big 2 car garage with carport and/or covered porch, with alley access and extra parking.
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    Listed by:

    Craig Fallico 847-226-0834,

    Baird & Warner,

    AJ Fallico 630-202-4790,

    Baird & Warner

    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12730431MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 5
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Rooms
      • Room types: Bedroom 5, Den, Foyer, Enclosed Porch, Deck
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 220 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 20X11
      Bedroom 2
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 165 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 15X11
      Bedroom 3
      • Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 144 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12X12
      Bedroom 4
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 110 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 11X10
      Bedroom 5
      • Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 121 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 11X11
      Deck
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 195 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 15X13
      Den
      • Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 56 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 8X7
      Dining room
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 105 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 15X7
      Enclosed porch
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 380 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 38X10
      Foyer
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 25 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 5X5
      Kitchen
      • Features: Kitchen (Pantry), Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 132 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12X11
      Laundry
      • Level: Basement
      • Area: 90 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 10X9
      Living room
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 408 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 24X17
      Heating
      • Steam, Baseboard
      Cooling
      • None
      Appliances
      • Included: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
      • Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup
      Features
      • 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
      • Basement: Unfinished,Full
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 3,798
      • Total interior livable area: 2,216 sqft
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      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Off Alley, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
      • Garage spaces: 2
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: No Disability Access
      Features
      • Stories: 1.5
      Lot
      • Size: 7,500 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 50x150
      Details
      • Parcel number: 09211000120000
      • Special conditions: None
      • Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Bungalow
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Block
      • Foundation: Block
      • Roof: Asphalt
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1921

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Lake Michigan, Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
      HOA
      • Services included: None
      Location
      • Region: Des Plaines

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $178/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $260,000
      • Annual tax amount: $5,410
      • Date on market: 8/11/2026
      • Ownership: Fee Simple

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/2/2026Listing removed$2,900$1/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12712860 Report a problem
        7/28/2026Listed for rent$2,900$1/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12712860 Report a problem
        7/28/2026Listing removed$399,000$180/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12677290 Report a problem
        7/24/2026Contingent$399,000$180/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12677290 Report a problem
        6/13/2026Price change$399,000-5.5%$180/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12677290 Report a problem
        6/1/2026Price change$422,000-1.9%$190/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12664425 Report a problem
        5/22/2026Listed for sale$430,000$194/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12653493 Report a problem
        5/20/2026Listing removed$430,000$194/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12642530 Report a problem
        5/12/2026Contingent$430,000$194/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12642530 Report a problem
        5/8/2026Price change$430,000+1.2%$194/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12642530 Report a problem
        4/18/2026Pending sale$425,000$192/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12603377 Report a problem
        4/6/2026Contingent$425,000$192/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12603377 Report a problem
        3/27/2026Price change$425,000-5.3%$192/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12603377 Report a problem
        3/11/2026Price change$449,000-3.4%$203/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12589566 Report a problem
        3/2/2026Price change$465,000-2.1%$210/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12580856 Report a problem
        2/11/2026Listed for sale$475,000+43.9%$214/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12560274 Report a problem
        8/11/2025Sold$330,000-3.8%$149/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12387962 Report a problem
        6/29/2025Contingent$342,900$155/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12387962 Report a problem
        6/9/2025Price change$342,900-6%$155/sqft
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        4/29/2025Price change$364,900-2.7%$165/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12336569 Report a problem
        4/24/2025Listed for sale$375,000+132.9%$169/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12336569 Report a problem
        5/7/2001Sold$161,000$73/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$5,411 +2.4%$26,000
        2023$5,282 +3.4%$26,000
        2022$5,106 +2.9%$26,000 +17.4%
        2021$4,963 -0.8%$22,140
        2020$5,003 +0.9%$22,140 -10%
        2019$4,959 -3.3%$24,601 +5.4%
        2018$5,129 +1.2%$23,334
        2017$5,070 -4.2%$23,334
        2016$5,295 +13%$23,334 +16.7%
        2015$4,685 +1.5%$19,993
        2014$4,614 +3.2%$19,993
        2013$4,469 -12.3%$19,993 -18.4%
        2012$5,094 +0.3%$24,508
        2011$5,081 -0.3%$24,508
        2010$5,095 +17.2%$24,508 -12.3%
        2009$4,348 -2.9%$27,937 -12%
        2008$4,478 +6.2%$31,747 -8.5%
        2007$4,217 +2.8%$34,714 +38.9%
        2006$4,101 +10.3%$25,000
        2005$3,719 +4.8%$25,000
        2004$3,548 +4.7%$25,000 +20.3%
        2003$3,388 +3%$20,788
        2002$3,289 +16.7%$20,788
        2001$2,820 -10%$20,788 +17.2%
        2000$3,135 +15.9%$17,730
        1999$2,704 $17,730
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 60016

        Getting around

        74 / 100
        Very Walkable
        49 / 100
        Some Transit
        69 / 100
        Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Central Elementary School
        • Middle: Chippewa 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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