Excellent investment opportunity! This charming 3BR, 1BA ranch, situated on a beautiful corner lot is located just down the street from a park, schools, and shopping-perfectly positioned for convenience and lifestyle! The full, unfinished basement offers ample potential for expanded living space or additional storage, and the large fenced yard offers private space to relax. Just over a mile from Downtown Des Plaines, this property combines suburban tranquility with easy access to urban amenities. The home is currently occupied by reliable tenants-, ensuring immediate rental income and hassle-free management for the savvy investor. Enjoy the benefits of this well-maintained home in a desirable location, ideal for those looking to expand their real estate portfolio. Don't miss out on this turnkey investment with built-in stability and potential for future growth!
Sold for $350,000
$350,000
491 S 4th Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
3beds
870sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
-- sqft lot
$351,700 Zestimate®
$402/sqft
$2,630 Estimated rent
Home value
$351,700
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Source: BHHS broker feed,MLS#: 12072642
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
Interior area
- Total structure area: 870
- Total interior livable area: 870 sqft
Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
Details
- Parcel number: 0917300029
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1954
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Des Plaines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $402/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $240,000
- Annual tax amount: $5,582
- Date on market: 6/4/2024
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/24/2026 | Sold | $350,000$402/sqft |
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| 8/29/2024 | Listing removed | $350,000$402/sqft |
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| 6/3/2024 | Listed for sale | $350,000+75.9%$402/sqft |
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| 4/27/2009 | Sold | $199,000-9.5%$229/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 2/18/2009 | Price change | $219,900-4.3%$253/sqft |
Source: NRT Chicago #07043811 Report a problem | ||
| 10/10/2008 | Listed for sale | $229,900$264/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,582 +2.4% | $24,000 |
| 2023 | $5,454 +3% | $24,000 |
| 2022 | $5,295 +22.2% | $24,000 +37.7% |
| 2021 | $4,334 +0.1% | $17,431 |
| 2020 | $4,330 +0.9% | $17,431 -10% |
| 2019 | $4,289 -18% | $19,368 -7.5% |
| 2018 | $5,232 +1.5% | $20,930 |
| 2017 | $5,157 +0.7% | $20,930 |
| 2016 | $5,122 +17.4% | $20,930 +22.7% |
| 2015 | $4,362 -8% | $17,053 -8.3% |
| 2014 | $4,743 +2.9% | $18,596 |
| 2013 | $4,607 -9.3% | $18,596 -18% |
| 2012 | $5,081 +2.4% | $22,673 |
| 2011 | $4,963 +0.3% | $22,673 |
| 2010 | $4,947 +0.4% | $22,673 -12.6% |
| 2009 | $4,928 +12.8% | $25,936 -12% |
| 2008 | $4,369 +48.8% | $29,473 |
| 2007 | $2,936 -10.7% | $29,473 +15.1% |
| 2006 | $3,289 +38.5% | $25,598 |
| 2005 | $2,374 -2% | $25,598 |
| 2004 | $2,423 -4.9% | $25,598 +49.6% |
| 2003 | $2,549 +3% | $17,107 |
| 2002 | $2,475 +25.4% | $17,107 |
| 2001 | $1,974 +1.2% | $17,107 +21% |
| 2000 | $1,951 +3.4% | $14,143 |
| 1999 | $1,887 | $14,143 |
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Neighborhood: 60016
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GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Forest Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 6/10Algonquin Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 9/10Maine West High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
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- Illinois
- Cook County
- Des Plaines
- 60016
- 491 S 4th Ave