Welcome to this 3 bedroom brick ranch ideally situated in a quiet cul-de-sac with a fenced yard backing West Park, offering privacy and green space views. The rare walk-out basement provides excellent potential for additional living space, recreation, or related living. Vintage charm is found throughout with wood-framed windows, crown moldings, hardwood floors, and wood panel doors with glass knobs. The kitchen features a built-in hutch and classic farmhouse sink retaining its timeless character. The primary bedroom includes a deep cedar-lined closet, while the third bedroom offers custom wood built-in drawers for added storage. With some TLC, this well built home presents a wonderful opportunity to restore and enhance its original charm. Being sold in as-is condition.
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$340,000
556 Orchard Ct, Des Plaines, IL 60016
3beds
1,068sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
6,621 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$318/sqft
$2,741 Estimated rent
Home value
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Crown moldingsVintage charmQuiet cul-de-sacClassic farmhouse sinkHardwood floorsWood-framed windows
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Listed by:
Lisa Hofherr clientcare@starckre.com,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
Bought with:
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Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12569152
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X9
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 247 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X13
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Unit, Sink
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Full,Walk-Out Access
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,068 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Asphalt, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Bath Grab Bars, Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 6,621 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 135 x 51 x 130
- Features: Cul-De-Sac
Details
- Parcel number: 09184030140000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: TV Antenna
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1930
Details
- Builder model: Ranch w basement
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Security: Security System
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Des Plaines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $318/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $250,010
- Annual tax amount: $2,123
- Date on market: 2/17/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/19/2026 | Sold | $340,000+7.9%$318/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12569152 Report a problem | ||
| 2/21/2026 | Contingent | $315,000$295/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12569152 Report a problem | ||
| 2/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $315,000$295/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12569152 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $25,001 +0% |
| 2023 | $2,123 -0.7% | $24,999 |
| 2022 | $2,137 -14% | $24,999 +39.4% |
| 2021 | $2,486 +9.2% | $17,935 |
| 2020 | $2,277 +1.6% | $17,935 -10% |
| 2019 | $2,241 -10.2% | $19,928 +0.8% |
| 2018 | $2,495 +3.6% | $19,762 |
| 2017 | $2,408 -19.8% | $19,762 |
| 2016 | $3,002 -12.8% | $19,762 +24.4% |
| 2015 | $3,442 +1.3% | $15,884 |
| 2014 | $3,398 +3.5% | $15,884 |
| 2013 | $3,283 -29.4% | $15,884 -24.3% |
| 2012 | $4,653 +2.2% | $20,975 |
| 2011 | $4,555 +0.2% | $20,975 |
| 2010 | $4,544 -3% | $20,975 -20.5% |
| 2009 | $4,686 +12.4% | $26,389 -12% |
| 2008 | $4,170 +4.6% | $29,988 |
| 2007 | $3,986 +15.4% | $29,988 +38.3% |
| 2006 | $3,454 +10.3% | $21,688 |
| 2005 | $3,132 +12.9% | $21,688 |
| 2004 | $2,774 +89.2% | $21,688 +21.9% |
| 2003 | $1,466 +3.4% | $17,794 |
| 2002 | $1,418 -13% | $17,794 |
| 2001 | $1,630 +2.8% | $17,794 +18.4% |
| 2000 | $1,586 | $15,024 |
| 1999 | $1,586 | $15,024 |
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Neighborhood: 60016
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Terrace Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 7/10Chippewa Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 9/10Maine West High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 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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