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$475,000
1696 S Elm St, Des Plaines, IL 60018
3beds
2,168sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1964
3,125 Square Feet Lot
$482,700 Zestimate®
$219/sqft
$3,015 Estimated rent
Home value
$482,700
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Fully insulated sub-basementPremium corner lotFull basement bathroomLeaf-guard gutters
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Listed by:
Enrique Aguilar, ABR,SFR 847-293-0501,
RE/MAX Horizon
Bought with:
Bram Chill
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12528139
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Recreation Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X9
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 266 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X14
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Island), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds, Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X18
Recreation room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 437 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X19
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Humidifier, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink
Features
- Dining Combo
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished,Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Gas Starter, Basement
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,168 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Levels: Tri-Level
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 3,125 Square Feet
Details
- Additional parcels included: 09292060230000
- Parcel number: 09292060220000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Backup Sump Pump;
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1964
Details
- Builder model: SPLIT LEVEL W/SUB BASEMENT
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Gated, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Security: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Des Plaines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $219/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $139,330
- Annual tax amount: $1,759
- Date on market: 12/5/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/12/2026 | Sold | $475,000-3%$219/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12528139 Report a problem | ||
| 2/12/2026 | Contingent | $489,900$226/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12528139 Report a problem | ||
| 1/22/2026 | Price change | $489,900-2%$226/sqft |
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| 12/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $499,999$231/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12528139 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $13,933 +0% |
| 2023 | $866 -0.7% | $13,931 |
| 2022 | $872 -14% | $13,931 +56.7% |
| 2021 | $1,014 +9.2% | $8,888 |
| 2020 | $929 +1.6% | $8,888 -11% |
| 2019 | $914 -10.2% | $9,987 -19.2% |
| 2018 | $1,018 +3.6% | $12,362 |
| 2017 | $982 -23.2% | $12,362 |
| 2016 | $1,279 -12.5% | $12,362 +16.4% |
| 2015 | $1,462 +4.3% | $10,619 |
| 2014 | $1,401 +0.2% | $10,619 |
| 2013 | $1,399 +20.8% | $10,619 -19.2% |
| 2012 | $1,158 +3% | $13,146 |
| 2011 | $1,125 +12.5% | $13,146 |
| 2010 | $999 +9.1% | $13,146 -11.9% |
| 2009 | $916 +3.2% | $14,917 -12% |
| 2008 | $888 -51.9% | $16,950 |
| 2007 | $1,847 +75.6% | $16,950 +30.6% |
| 2006 | $1,052 +1.3% | $12,978 |
| 2005 | $1,038 -2% | $12,978 |
| 2004 | $1,060 -5.3% | $12,978 +25% |
| 2003 | $1,119 +3.4% | $10,384 |
| 2002 | $1,082 -13% | $10,384 |
| 2001 | $1,244 -6.2% | $10,384 +22.1% |
| 2000 | $1,326 +0% | $8,502 |
| 1999 | $1,326 | $8,502 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60018
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10South Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 8/10Iroquois Community SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 1 mi
- 9/10Maine West High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: South Elementary School
- Middle: Iroquois Community 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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