$599,000
SOLD JUN 27, 2025

1304 E Prairie Ave Des Plaines, IL 60016

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,742 Sq Ft
1920 Built

Recently Sold

$218 Per Sq Ft

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mature Trees
  • Property is near park
  • Wood Flooring
  • Central Elementary School Rated A-
  • Recreation Room
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of June 2025

Welcome to 1304 Prairie Avenue, a classic and charming Brick Bungalow in the Silk Stocking subdivision. This home is one of the two brick houses that were built specifically for Walter and Victor of the Spiegler Family. Modern Move-In Ready 4 Bedrooms 3 Baths in the heart of Des Plaines' historic district. With over 2,700 sq ft of living space spread across three fully finished levels, this home is the perfect blend of a timeless history and modern functionality. This home features a warm spacious living room filled with natural light. A separate and spacious dining room. The updated eat-in kitchen features granite countertops, a pantry, custom cabinetry, and high-end stainless appliances, with an additional breakfast corner for your morning coffee. The kitchen opens to a cheerful sunroom perfect for a morning coffee or an afternoon read. The main level includes a spacious primary bedroom with a walk-in closet, a second large bedroom and a full nearby bath, making it ideal for guests and flexible one-level living. The second level is filled with natural light and features 2 spacious bedrooms with walk-in closets, a full bath with a steam shower, a loft area perfect for a study nook, another room or an office, and a large full-sized attic that can be used as an additional room, an office, or for extra storage space. The finished full walk-out basement features a spacious recreation / family room, an additional bathroom, a large laundry area with storage space, and a bonus room that can be used for hobbies or exercise. A spacious and tranquil fenced-in backyard with a large garden space, a screened 5-season room, and a detached two-car garage. Don't miss this unique opportunity to own a historic modern home in one of Des Plaines' most desirable neighborhoods. The house is perfectly located on a quiet, tree-lined street just steps away from the Metra Train station, parks, schools, shopping, dining, interstate and highway access.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mariella Hanna

Keller Williams ONEChicago License #475192005 Listed on: 04/08/2025

Keller Williams ONEChicago

Last Buyer's Agent

Jennifer Mills

Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty License #471015050

Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,827

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 48x150
  • Fenced
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Mature Trees
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,742 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Historic or Period Millwork
  • High Ceiling
  • Blinds
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Loft
  • Bonus Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Soaking Tub
  • Steam Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Recreation or Family Area in Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Basement Storage

Home Security

  • Storm Doors
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Outdoor Features

  • Tideland Water Rights
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Outdoor Storage

Location

  • Property is near park

Schools

  • Central Elementary School
  • Chippewa Middle School
  • Maine West High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Water Purifier
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Silk Stocking Subdivision, Brick Bungalow Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,827

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Bungalow
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Subdivision Name: Silk Stocking
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access,Historical District
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood, Water Purifier, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven
  • Basement: Finished, Exterior Entry, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Historic/Period Mlwk, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room, Pantry
  • LivingArea: 2742
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Fan-Attic Exhaust
  • Room Type: Loft, Bonus Room, Attic, Enclosed Porch, Breakfast Room, Recreation Room, Walk In Closet, Sun Room
  • Window Features: Screens, Window Treatments, Drapes
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2742
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Steam Shower,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 2742
  • Attic: Finished,Full
  • Window Features: Blinds,Curtains/Drapes,Screens,Window Treatments
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Water Rights, Mature Trees, Garden
  • OtherStructures: Garage(s), Storage
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Driveway, Owned, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Steam, Baseboard, Radiant, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

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: Central Elementary School
  • High School: Maine West High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Chippewa Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 48X150
  • 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: 7826.52
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 8, 2025
Closed on
Jun 13, 2025
Sold by
Elkareh Jay V and Elkareh Lisa L
Bought by
Connolly Molly T and Connolly John B
Seller's Agent
Mariella Hanna
Keller Williams ONEChicago
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Mills
Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$599,000
Views
29
Current Estimated Value
$591,221

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$7,779
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.23%
Original Mortgage
$479,200
Outstanding Balance
$476,418
Interest Rate
7.03%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$114,803

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 19, 2014
Closed on
May 11, 2015
Sold by
Wallace Richard A and Wallace Nicolette M
Bought by
Elkareh Jay V and Elkareh Lisa L
Seller's Agent
Nancy Doherty
Keller Williams Success Realty
Buyer's Agent
Nadine Polk
Platinum Realty, Inc.
List Price
$424,500
Sold Price
$380,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$44,500
-10.48%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.60%
Original Mortgage
$280,000
Interest Rate
0.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 20, 2012
Sold by
Swiatek Joseph
Bought by
Jsj Properties Llc
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $599,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $380,000 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $479,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $280,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/27/2025 06/27/25 Sold $599,000 0.0% $218 / Sq Ft
04/13/2025 04/13/25 Pending -- -- --
04/08/2025 04/08/25 For Sale $599,000 0.0% $218 / Sq Ft
04/11/2023 04/11/23 Rented $2,350 0.0% --
04/07/2023 04/07/23 Off Market $2,350 -- --
04/05/2023 04/05/23 For Rent $2,350 0.0% --
03/29/2023 03/29/23 Off Market $2,350 -- --
03/18/2023 03/18/23 Price Changed $2,350 -6.0% $2 / Sq Ft
02/10/2023 02/10/23 For Rent $2,500 0.0% --
08/18/2022 08/18/22 Rented $2,500 0.0% --
07/25/2022 07/25/22 For Rent $2,500 0.0% --
05/20/2015 05/20/15 Sold $380,000 -4.6% $268 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/11/2015 03/11/15 Pending -- -- --
09/09/2014 09/09/14 Price Changed $398,500 -6.1% $281 / Sq Ft
08/19/2014 08/19/14 For Sale $424,500 -- $299 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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
2025 $7,827 $39,000 $6,480 $32,520
2024 $7,827 $33,000 $5,760 $27,240
2023 $7,611 $33,000 $5,760 $27,240
2022 $7,611 $33,000 $5,760 $27,240
2021 $6,828 $25,542 $4,680 $20,862
2020 $6,781 $25,542 $4,680 $20,862
2019 $6,715 $28,380 $4,680 $23,700
2018 $6,318 $24,560 $4,140 $20,420
2017 $7,597 $29,235 $4,140 $25,095
2016 $9,887 $38,078 $4,140 $33,938
2015 $5,812 $21,848 $3,600 $18,248
2014 $5,706 $21,848 $3,600 $18,248
2013 $5,546 $21,848 $3,600 $18,248
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12332480

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-17-417-011-0000