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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$285,000
1953 Illinois St, Des Plaines, IL 60018
2beds
924sqft
Townhouse, Duplex, Single Family Residence
Built in 1944
3,990 Square Feet Lot
$277,300 Zestimate®
$308/sqft
$2,298 Estimated rent
Home value
$277,300
$263,000 - $291,000
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Brick duplex
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Listed by:
Marilyn Munton, CSC 847-452-1570,
RE/MAX Suburban
Bought with:
Araceli Solis
eXp Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12693122
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: $308/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $200,000
- Annual tax amount: $5,273
- Date on market: 7/9/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/5/2026 | Sold | $285,000+3.6%$308/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12693122 Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2026 | Contingent | $275,000$298/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12693122 Report a problem | ||
| 7/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $275,000+103.7%$298/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12693122 Report a problem | ||
| 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 |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/2/1993 | Sold | $75,333$82/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
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 |
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: 0.6 mi
- 9/10Maine West High SchoolGrades: 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.
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