Welcome to this charming 1 story ranch-style home with a full basement. This is the first time it's available for sale in 61 years! The owners are ready for a new family to make it their own. The main floor has 3 bedrooms, a full bathroom, a sunlit living room with a bay window, and a dining area adjoining the kitchen. The kitchen features a stainless-steel refrigerator, ample cabinetry, and a pantry for storage. Under the carpet lie hardwood floors waiting to be revealed. The partially finished basement awaits your personal decoration touches and updated amenities. Outside, an oversized lot accommodates a large backyard and a side drive leading to a detached garage. Enjoy the convenience of being close to two walking paths, the Prairie Lakes Community Center, Westfield Gardens Park Pace bus route 230, and 2 miles to the Cumberland Metra train station. Please note, that this sale is subject to a reverse mortgage short sale and is being sold in "as-is" condition.
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$328,000
168 Oakwood Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
3beds
1,150sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1962
8,450 Square Feet Lot
$388,900 Zestimate®
$285/sqft
$2,661 Estimated rent
Home value
$388,900
$366,000 - $412,000
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Listed by:
Donna Plank, CSC 847-334-3605,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Michael Stangel
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12048303
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Workshop
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X9
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X9
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 81 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X9
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X9
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X14
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 247 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X13
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,300
- Total interior livable area: 1,150 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Off Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 8,450 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 09191020380000
- Special conditions: Short Sale
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1962
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Des Plaines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $285/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $270,010
- Annual tax amount: $5,363
- Date on market: 12/20/2024
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/18/2024 | Sold | $328,000-6.3%$285/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12048303 Report a problem | ||
| 12/17/2024 | Pending sale | $349,900$304/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12206950 Report a problem | ||
| 11/8/2024 | Contingent | $349,900$304/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12206950 Report a problem | ||
| 11/8/2024 | Listed for sale | $349,9000%$304/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12206950 Report a problem | ||
| 7/30/2024 | Contingent | $350,000$304/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12048303 Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/2024 | Listed for sale | $350,000$304/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12048303 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,681 +2.4% | $27,001 +0% |
| 2023 | $5,545 +3.4% | $26,999 |
| 2022 | $5,363 +169.8% | $26,999 +55.7% |
| 2021 | $1,988 +9.2% | $17,338 |
| 2020 | $1,821 +1.6% | $17,338 -11% |
| 2019 | $1,792 -10.2% | $19,481 -22.9% |
| 2018 | $1,995 +3.6% | $25,283 |
| 2017 | $1,926 -23.6% | $25,283 |
| 2016 | $2,520 -12.5% | $25,283 +80.3% |
| 2015 | $2,880 +1.2% | $14,023 |
| 2014 | $2,847 -15% | $14,023 -17.8% |
| 2013 | $3,348 +20.8% | $17,065 -29.1% |
| 2012 | $2,772 +4.2% | $24,071 |
| 2011 | $2,661 +12.5% | $24,071 |
| 2010 | $2,364 +9.1% | $24,071 -12.3% |
| 2009 | $2,167 +3.4% | $27,435 -12% |
| 2008 | $2,095 -5.1% | $31,175 |
| 2007 | $2,207 -10.6% | $31,175 +37.7% |
| 2006 | $2,469 -13.5% | $22,643 |
| 2005 | $2,853 +5.4% | $22,643 |
| 2004 | $2,707 +3.8% | $22,643 +29.9% |
| 2003 | $2,608 +3% | $17,436 |
| 2002 | $2,532 +51.1% | $17,436 |
| 2001 | $1,676 -15.9% | $17,436 +21.2% |
| 2000 | $1,993 | $14,385 |
| 1999 | $1,993 | $14,385 |
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Neighborhood: 60016
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GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Terrace Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 6/10Algonquin Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 9/10Maine West High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Terrace 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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