Beautifully renovated 4-bedroom home in the highly desired Des Plaines area! This charming property features hardwood floors, fresh paint, newer windows, and a gorgeous updated kitchen with abundant cabinetry, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. The inviting family room overlooks the spacious backyard and is filled with natural light, with a convenient powder room on the main level for guests. Upstairs, you'll find four generously sized bedrooms with ample closet space, including a primary suite with its own half en-suite bath, plus a full hall bath. The finished basement offers an additional family room, a half bath, and a large unfinished space perfect for laundry, storage, workshop, or the potential to expand into a larger living area. Enjoy outdoor entertaining in the amazing backyard with a pergola. Attached 1-car garage. Fantastic location close to parks, schools, shops, restaurants, highways, and more!
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$515,000
866 S 2nd Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
4beds
1,656sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1945
8,102.16 Square Feet Lot
$533,800 Zestimate®
$311/sqft
$3,896 Estimated rent
Home value
$533,800
$480,000 - $593,000
$3,896/mo
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Finished basementAdditional family roomGenerously sized bedroomsHalf bathHalf en-suite bathFull hall bathPrimary suite
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Listing courtesy of:
Sara Sogol (224)699-5002,
Redfin Corporation
Bought with:
Patricia Butcher
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12480230
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 209 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X9
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 286 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26X11
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 54 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X6
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Galley, Pantry-Closet, Granite Counters, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 153 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X9
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 60 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X6
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 228 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X12
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood, Humidifier
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Doors: Sliding Doors, 6 Panel Door(s)
- Windows: Bay Window(s), Blinds, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Insulated Windows, Screens, Some Tilt-In Windows
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
- Attic: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Living Room, Basement
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,656 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 8,102 sqft
- Dimensions: 60x140
Details
- Additional structures: Gazebo
- Parcel number: 09201020670000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: TV-Dish, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Frame, Limestone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1945
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 11/24/2025 | Sold | $515,000+3%$311/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12480230 Report a problem | ||
| 11/20/2025 | Pending sale | $499,999$302/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12480230 Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/2025 | Contingent | $499,999$302/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12480230 Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $499,999+29.2%$302/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12480230 Report a problem | ||
| 3/28/2005 | Sold | $387,000+76.7%$234/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/31/1997 | Sold | $219,000$132/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $32,041 |
| 2023 | $7,574 +2.8% | $32,041 |
| 2022 | $7,365 +11.9% | $32,041 +29.6% |
| 2021 | $6,579 +0.6% | $24,732 |
| 2020 | $6,536 -8% | $24,732 -17.1% |
| 2019 | $7,107 +15.3% | $29,836 +24.1% |
| 2018 | $6,162 +1.5% | $24,041 |
| 2017 | $6,071 +1.4% | $24,041 |
| 2016 | $5,987 -13.9% | $24,041 -6.2% |
| 2015 | $6,955 +1.9% | $25,628 |
| 2014 | $6,824 +2.8% | $25,628 |
| 2013 | $6,637 +8.9% | $25,628 -4% |
| 2012 | $6,097 +2.8% | $26,707 |
| 2011 | $5,933 -12% | $26,707 -11.7% |
| 2010 | $6,741 +2% | $30,238 -7.3% |
| 2009 | $6,612 +12.4% | $32,609 -12% |
| 2008 | $5,884 +4.6% | $37,056 |
| 2007 | $5,623 +3.8% | $37,056 +24.7% |
| 2006 | $5,417 -4.2% | $29,713 |
| 2005 | $5,655 +31.9% | $29,713 |
| 2004 | $4,288 +4.7% | $29,713 +20.1% |
| 2003 | $4,095 +3% | $24,743 |
| 2002 | $3,975 +8.8% | $24,743 |
| 2001 | $3,653 +1.4% | $24,743 +10.6% |
| 2000 | $3,602 +2.8% | $22,374 |
| 1999 | $3,505 | $22,374 |
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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- Illinois
- Cook County
- Des Plaines
- 60016
- 866 S 2nd Ave
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