$374,222

1265 S Wolf Rd Des Plaines, IL 60018

Estimated payment $2,511/month

Total Views 1,881
2 Beds
2 Baths
999 Sq Ft
$375 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Very Popular Property
  • Second Kitchen
  • Property is near a park
  • Forest Elementary School Rated 10
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Ranch Style House

About This Home

Wolf Rd address but the house faces Van Buren. Charming 2 bedroom, 2 bath ranch on a desirable corner lot-just steps from local schools! This home offers flexible living space with a converted 3rd bedroom currently used as a dining room. Space could be home office, playroom, you decide! Don't miss the creative pantry nook featuring decorative barn doors in the living room. Galley kitchen provides plenty of cabinet space and a cheerful corner window plus access to the back yard. Check out the full basement that expands your living options with a second kitchen, laundry room, family room, full bath, and combo laundry/storage room. Outside, enjoy a fully fenced yard filled with native plants, mature fruit trees, herbs, and more-plus a swing that stays with the property! 2-car garage with driveway access off Van Buren makes parking easy. Located only one block from Algonquin Middle School and two blocks from the Forest Elementary School, this home combines convenience with charm. This home offers endless possibilities both inside and out. See this one today before it's too late!

Listing Agent

Joe Marella

Keller Williams Realty Ptnr,LL License #471010653 Listed on: 08/29/2025

Keller Williams Realty Ptnr,LL

Co-Listing Agent

Jean Marella

Keller Williams Realty Ptnr,LL License #475137560

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,717

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 57 x 128
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 999 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Screens
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Location

  • Property is near a park

Schools

  • Forest Elementary School
  • Maine West High School

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,717

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 999
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Storage
  • Window Features: Screens, Drapes
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 999
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • List Price: 374222
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Forest Elementary School
  • High School: Maine West High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Forest Elementary School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 62
  • Junior High/Middle School #2: Iroquois Community School
  • Elementary School #2: Iroquois Community School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 57 x 128
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5717.31
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

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Range of Values:

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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 $5,717 $25,000 $5,699 $19,301
2023 $5,553 $25,000 $5,699 $19,301
2022 $5,553 $25,000 $5,699 $19,301
2021 $5,209 $20,275 $4,749 $15,526
2020 $5,189 $20,275 $4,749 $15,526
2019 $5,208 $22,781 $4,749 $18,032
2018 $6,535 $21,850 $4,179 $17,671
2017 $5,428 $21,850 $4,179 $17,671
2016 $5,378 $21,850 $4,179 $17,671
2015 $4,889 $18,796 $3,609 $15,187
2014 $4,802 $18,796 $3,609 $15,187
2013 $4,665 $18,796 $3,609 $15,187
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/29/2025 08/29/25 For Sale $374,222 -- $375 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $245,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $239,920 New Conventional
Previous Owner $240,562 FHA
Source: Public Records

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12447886

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-19-409-001-0000