First Time on the Market - Loved by One Family for Generations! Welcome to this charming split-level home, offered for sale for the first time by its original owner. Filled with years of love and wonderful memories, this home has great karma, having raised a family of four children. A standout feature is the spacious 20' x 20' family room addition with a beautiful wood-burning fireplace, perfect for gatherings and cozy nights. Located just across the street from the beautifully refurbished Hawaii Park, this home offers easy access to green space and recreation while still maintaining a sense of privacy. The expanded kitchen opens to a large backyard and concrete patio through sliding glass doors, creating a great flow for entertaining. The home has all newer Pella windows, bringing in natural light while enhancing energy efficiency. While it is ready for your personal updates, key improvements have already been made, including a new furnace in 2018, brand-new central air, and a roof replaced in 2010. Situated in an award-winning school district, this home is an incredible opportunity to bring your vision and make it your own. Don't miss your chance to own a home with such a rich history in a fantastic location.
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$385,000
714 Polynesian Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60016
3beds
2,000sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1962
6,903 Square Feet Lot
$557,500 Zestimate®
$193/sqft
$3,249 Estimated rent
Home value
$557,500
$518,000 - $602,000
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Wood-burning fireplaceLarge backyardExpanded kitchenBeautifully refurbished hawaii parkNewer pella windows
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Listed by:
Ralph Milito 847-692-5522,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Sheena Gutierrez, CSC
Keller Williams Realty Ptnr,LL
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12296601
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Foyer
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Third
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Third
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Third
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X9
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Second
- Area: 357 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X17
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 60 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X6
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Vinyl), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Second
- Area: 242 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X11
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Second
- Area: 264 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X12
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit
Features
- Built-in Features
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,000 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Levels: Bi-Level
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 6,903 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 59 X 117
Details
- Parcel number: 09072180140000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bi-Level
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1962
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Des Plaines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $193/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $350,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,256
- Date on market: 4/2/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/12/2025 | Sold | $385,000-3.7%$193/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12296601 Report a problem | ||
| 5/6/2025 | Pending sale | $399,900$200/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12296601 Report a problem | ||
| 4/13/2025 | Contingent | $399,900$200/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12296601 Report a problem | ||
| 4/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $399,900$200/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12296601 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $35,000 |
| 2023 | $4,257 -0.7% | $35,000 |
| 2022 | $4,286 -14% | $35,000 +46.4% |
| 2021 | $4,985 +9.2% | $23,899 |
| 2020 | $4,565 +1.6% | $23,899 -10% |
| 2019 | $4,494 -10.2% | $26,555 +1.3% |
| 2018 | $5,003 +3.6% | $26,211 |
| 2017 | $4,829 -10.9% | $26,211 |
| 2016 | $5,422 -12.5% | $26,211 +4.6% |
| 2015 | $6,197 +4.3% | $25,054 |
| 2014 | $5,939 +10.3% | $25,054 |
| 2013 | $5,387 -6.3% | $25,054 -9% |
| 2012 | $5,746 +7.6% | $27,542 |
| 2011 | $5,342 +12.5% | $27,542 |
| 2010 | $4,746 +9.1% | $27,542 -15.9% |
| 2009 | $4,351 +4.2% | $32,755 -12% |
| 2008 | $4,175 -11.6% | $37,222 |
| 2007 | $4,725 -2.5% | $37,222 +32.6% |
| 2006 | $4,848 +3.3% | $28,079 |
| 2005 | $4,693 +10.1% | $28,079 |
| 2004 | $4,263 +4.1% | $28,079 +9% |
| 2003 | $4,094 -1.4% | $25,750 |
| 2002 | $4,150 +47.2% | $25,750 |
| 2001 | $2,820 +1.3% | $25,750 +36.6% |
| 2000 | $2,784 +0% | $18,857 |
| 1999 | $2,784 | $18,857 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60016
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Cumberland Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 7/10Chippewa Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 9/10Maine West High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Cumberland 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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- 714 Polynesian Dr
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