$255,000
SOLD APR 17, 2015

1155 E Walnut Ave Des Plaines, IL 60016

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,640 Sq Ft
7,841 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$155 Per Sq Ft

12% Below List Price

203 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Forest Elementary School Rated 10
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Attached Garage

About This Home

As of August 2025

Looking for a home with lots of charm & character?This beautiful 2 story has been lovingly maintained by its long time owners. Spacious bedrooms with hardwood floors.Living Room with fireplace that leads to your screened in porch. Full basement w/full shower & room to add a full bath.Family Room w/2nd Fpl & bar. Great neighborhood. Near town, train, transportation, shopping, schools. So much to love.Come take a look!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Pete Gialamas

Century 21 Langos & Christian License #471020247 Listed on: 08/07/2014

Century 21 Langos & Christian

Last Buyer's Agent

James Grady

RE/MAX Suburban License #471004082

RE/MAX Suburban

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,119

Year Built

  • 1948

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Workroom
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • North or South Exposure
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Corner Lot

Listing and Financial Details

  • $5,000 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,119

Year Built

1948

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 1.1
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1948
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1948

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 8
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 13X22, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room, Basement
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 11X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 10X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Wood Laminate
  • Additional Rooms: Enclosed Porch, Utility Room-Lower Level, Workroom
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 13X18, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Work Rm, Dimensions: 10X14, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Utility Room-Lower Level, Dimensions: 22X14, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 13X18, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Enclosed Porch, Dimensions: 12X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Other
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 10X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1640
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 21X20, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Vinyl

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding, Brick
  • Exterior Property Features: Screened Patio
  • Exposure: N (North)
  • Acreage: 0.1873

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

  • School District: 207
  • Elementary School: FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Middle School: ALGONQUIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • High School: MAINE WEST HIGH SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 62

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 60X139
  • Lot Description: Corner
  • Parcel Identification Number: 09201200010000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 7386

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 27, 2019
Closed on
Sep 18, 2019
Sold by
Sammarco James R and Sammarco Jacqueline L
Bought by
Brax Jonathan
Seller's Agent
James Grady
RE/MAX Suburban
Buyer's Agent
Jonathan Brax
Charles Rutenberg Realty of IL
List Price
$339,900
Sold Price
$340,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.03%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.27%
Original Mortgage
$328,878
Outstanding Balance
$291,589
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$169,825

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 7, 2014
Closed on
Apr 2, 2015
Sold by
Fetzer Kieper Kerry P
Bought by
Sammnrco James R and Sammarco Jacqueline L
Seller's Agent
Pete Gialamas
Century 21 Langos & Christian
Buyer's Agent
James Grady
RE/MAX Suburban
List Price
$289,900
Sold Price
$255,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,900
-12.04%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.66%
Original Mortgage
$242,250
Interest Rate
3.77%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $340,000 Precision Title
Deed $255,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $328,878 New Conventional
Previous Owner $242,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $55,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/04/2025 08/04/25 Sold $485,000 +3.2% $296 / Sq Ft
06/23/2025 06/23/25 Pending -- -- --
06/19/2025 06/19/25 For Sale $469,999 +38.2% $287 / Sq Ft
09/30/2019 09/30/19 Sold $340,000 0.0% $207 / Sq Ft
08/29/2019 08/29/19 Pending -- -- --
08/27/2019 08/27/19 For Sale $339,900 +33.3% $207 / Sq Ft
04/17/2015 04/17/15 Sold $255,000 -7.2% $155 / Sq Ft
02/26/2015 02/26/15 Pending -- -- --
09/29/2014 09/29/14 Price Changed $274,900 -5.2% $168 / Sq Ft
08/07/2014 08/07/14 For Sale $289,900 -- $177 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $6,119 $26,522 $6,120 $20,402
2023 $5,944 $26,522 $6,120 $20,402
2022 $5,944 $26,522 $6,120 $20,402
2021 $8,302 $27,009 $4,896 $22,113
2020 $8,162 $27,009 $4,896 $22,113
2019 $8,172 $33,795 $4,896 $28,899
2018 $7,102 $27,182 $4,284 $22,898
2017 $6,994 $27,182 $4,284 $22,898
2016 $6,860 $27,182 $4,284 $22,898
2015 $7,739 $25,600 $3,672 $21,928
2014 $7,576 $25,600 $3,672 $21,928
2013 -- $25,600 $3,672 $21,928
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08695098

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-20-120-001-0000