Lovingly and tastefully maintained 1926 house with original crown molding, woodwork and doorplates. This home has the charm of a nearly 100 year old house with the central air and efficiencies for today's living. Breakfast nook addition has windows on three sides showing incredibly beautiful back yard with statuary, water fountain and a variety of planting beds. Open second floor upstairs can be configured for 3 separate spaces. Full dry basement has lots of room for storage and work/utility areas. Located in Westfield Gardens neighborhood in mature tree lined street. Close to downtown amenities - theatre, shopping, restaurants, library, METRA/PACE and 294/90 highways. Award winning Des Plaines Park District Prairie Lakes is nearby withinside gym, workout center, lap and therapy pools along with outdoor walking path, adventure golf, soccer and volleyball fields. House is sold As Is.
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$370,000
856 Margret St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
3beds
1,126sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
7,400 Square Feet Lot
$387,300 Zestimate®
$329/sqft
$2,665 Estimated rent
Home value
$387,300
$349,000 - $430,000
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Mature tree lined streetOriginal crown moldingWater fountainBreakfast nook additionPlanting bedsWindows on three sidesOpen second floor
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Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
Mary Childers, CNC 847-322-3885,
Keller Williams ONEChicago
Bought with:
Craig Fallico
Baird & Warner
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12431602
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X14
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Breakfast room
- Level: Main
- Area: 36 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X6
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Family room
- Level: Second
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X16
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Galley)
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X12
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 280 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X20
Storage
- Level: Basement
- Area: 50 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X10
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 200 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X20
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,126 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Off Street, On Site, Owned
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 7,400 sqft
- Dimensions: 40 X 185
Details
- Parcel number: 09201030240000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Storm Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Paved
Location
- Region: Des Plaines
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/3/2025 | Sold | $370,000+2.8%$329/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12431602 Report a problem | ||
| 8/4/2025 | Contingent | $360,000$320/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12431602 Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $360,000+120.2%$320/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12431602 Report a problem | ||
| 2/8/1996 | Sold | $163,500$145/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $27,000 |
| 2023 | $6,245 +2.9% | $27,000 |
| 2022 | $6,067 +33.5% | $27,000 +49% |
| 2021 | $4,545 +0.2% | $18,117 |
| 2020 | $4,537 +1% | $18,117 -10% |
| 2019 | $4,494 +0.4% | $20,130 +9.4% |
| 2018 | $4,477 +1.4% | $18,406 |
| 2017 | $4,416 -0.1% | $18,406 |
| 2016 | $4,421 +12.1% | $18,406 +17.5% |
| 2015 | $3,942 +1.7% | $15,664 |
| 2014 | $3,875 +3% | $15,664 |
| 2013 | $3,761 -17.8% | $15,664 -24.2% |
| 2012 | $4,576 +2.1% | $20,668 |
| 2011 | $4,482 +9.3% | $20,668 |
| 2010 | $4,099 -7% | $20,668 -19.8% |
| 2009 | $4,408 +37.2% | $25,783 -12% |
| 2008 | $3,213 -0.5% | $29,298 |
| 2007 | $3,229 +3.4% | $29,298 +41% |
| 2006 | $3,123 +10.3% | $20,781 |
| 2005 | $2,832 +4.8% | $20,781 |
| 2004 | $2,702 +4.7% | $20,781 +27.8% |
| 2003 | $2,580 +3% | $16,266 |
| 2002 | $2,505 +14.7% | $16,266 |
| 2001 | $2,183 +1.3% | $16,266 +14.7% |
| 2000 | $2,155 +3% | $14,186 |
| 1999 | $2,092 | $14,186 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60016
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Forest Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 6/10Algonquin Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 9/10Maine West High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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