Contingent

$275,000

1953 Illinois St, Des Plaines, IL 60018

2beds

924sqft

$2,089/mo

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Townhouse, Duplex, Single Family Residence

Built in 1944

3,990 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$298/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Brick duplex

Brick Duplex with single family homes across the street and elementary school 2 blocks away. Newer wood laminate floors throughout. Current owner has updated just about everything in the time they have lived there. This dead-end street runs right into the Des Plaines' famous snow sled hill! Huge fenced, backyard backs up to public park & swimming pool. Close to downtown, trains, library, bus stops and expressways.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Rooms

Room types: Sun Room, Recreation Room

Primary bedroom

Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
Level: Second
Area: 187 Square Feet
Dimensions: 17X11

Bedroom 2

Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
Level: Second
Area: 90 Square Feet
Dimensions: 10X9

Dining room

Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
Level: Main
Area: 120 Square Feet
Dimensions: 10X12

Kitchen

Features: Kitchen (Galley), Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
Level: Main
Area: 153 Square Feet
Dimensions: 17X9

Laundry

Features: Flooring (Carpet)
Level: Basement
Area: 48 Square Feet
Dimensions: 8X6

Living room

Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
Level: Main
Area: 210 Square Feet
Dimensions: 15X14

Recreation room

Level: Basement
Area: 210 Square Feet
Dimensions: 14X15

Sun room

Level: Main
Area: 80 Square Feet
Dimensions: 10X8

Heating

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Features

Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
Basement: Partially Finished,Full

Interior area

Total structure area: 0
Total interior livable area: 924 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Concrete, Yes

Accessibility

Accessibility features: No Disability Access

Features

Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
Fencing: Fenced

Lot

Size: 3,990 Square Feet
Dimensions: 30X133

Details

Parcel number: 09292320110000
Special conditions: None

Construction

Type & style

Home type: Townhouse
Property subtype: Townhouse, Duplex, Single Family Residence

Materials

Brick
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1944

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Lake Michigan

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Park
Subdivision: Riverview

HOA

Services included: None

Location

Region: Des Plaines

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $298/sqft
Tax assessed value: $200,000
Annual tax amount: $5,273
Date on market: 7/9/2026
Ownership: Fee Simple

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/9/2014	Sold	$135,000-2.1%$146/sqft
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #08652609 Report a problem
7/1/2014	Pending sale	$137,900$149/sqft
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate #08652609 Report a problem
6/23/2014	Price change	$137,900-1.4%$149/sqft
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate #08652609 Report a problem
4/29/2014	Listed for sale	$139,900-38.9%$151/sqft
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate #08652609 Report a problem
5/16/2008	Listing removed	$229,000$248/sqft
Source: Keller Williams Realty #06864559 Report a problem
5/7/2008	Listed for sale	$229,000+90.8%$248/sqft
Source: Keller Williams Realty #06864559 Report a problem
4/1/1998	Sold	$120,000+59.3%$130/sqft
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11/2/1993	Sold	$75,333$82/sqft
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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$5,392 +2.2%	$20,000 0%
2023	$5,273 +2.5%	$20,001
2022	$5,147 +14.2%	$20,001 +36.4%
2021	$4,506 +1.7%	$14,659
2020	$4,430 -0.1%	$14,659 -11%
2019	$4,433 -2.5%	$16,471 +8.3%
2018	$4,547 +1.8%	$15,205
2017	$4,467 +5.7%	$15,205
2016	$4,225 +0.1%	$15,205 +8.9%
2015	$4,220 +25.2%	$13,960
2014	$3,371 +3.1%	$13,960
2013	$3,270 -11.4%	$13,960 -18.6%
2012	$3,691 +1.5%	$17,153
2011	$3,637 +13.3%	$17,153
2010	$3,211 +15.4%	$17,153 -7.1%
2009	$2,784 +13.7%	$18,468 -12%
2008	$2,448 +4.6%	$20,986
2007	$2,340 -4.4%	$20,986 +16.8%
2006	$2,447 +10.3%	$17,974
2005	$2,219 +4.8%	$17,974
2004	$2,116 +4.7%	$17,974 +36.8%
2003	$2,021 -11.3%	$13,139
2002	$2,279 +6.7%	$13,139
2001	$2,136 +1.5%	$13,139 +10.4%
2000	$2,104 +23.9%	$11,898
1999	$1,697	$11,898

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: 60018

Getting around

74 / 100

Very Walkable

36 / 100

Some Transit

62 / 100

Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

7/10
South Elementary School
Grades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
8/10
Iroquois Community School
Grades: K-8Distance: 0.6 mi
9/10
Maine West High School
Grades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi

Schools provided by the listing agent

Elementary: South 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.