$449,000
SOLD AUG 28, 2025

1409 S 5th Ave Des Plaines, IL 60018

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,136 Sq Ft
7,261 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$210 Per Sq Ft

8 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of August 2025

Adorable 2+ beds (additional bedrooms in basement), 2.1 Bath home located in a sought after neighborhood of Des Plaines and move-in ready for the 2025-2026 school year. Welcome to this charming and beautifully maintained home offering flexibility, warmth, and modern updates. This residence is perfect for anyone looking for space and style. Step into a cozy foyer that opens to a bright and spacious living room, complete with gleaming hardwood floors, a cozy fireplace, and stunning plantation shutters that fill the room with natural light. The updated kitchen features crisp white cabinetry, light, pretty countertops, and a coffee bar for your morning routine. New stainless steel stove and dishwasher (2023) add a sleek, modern touch. Adjacent is a separate dining room-ideal for entertaining. Previously used as a third bedroom, this space could easily be converted back if needed. You will fall in love with the large, airy sunroom/three-season room, newly updated with wood plank vinyl flooring and a 2023 mini-split AC unit, offering views of the beautifully landscaped yard. The main floor offers two comfortable bedrooms, including a primary bedroom with a private half bath. A full hall bath is conveniently located for guests and family. The basement is finished and includes a family room, exercise room, two additional rooms that can be used as bedrooms or offices, a large walk-in closet, utility room, kitchenette and a full bathroom. The use of space is amazing. The previous owners remodeled the home. New hardwood floors on 1st floor, 220 electrical service, air conditioner mini split in sunroom, garage ceiling reinforced, and attic storage added. Roof, windows, water heater, furnace, siding & downspouts (x-large) house & garage have all been replaced within the last 14 years. Updates include brand new stove (2023), dishwasher (2023), washer and dryer (2023), battery backup sump pump (2023) and new wood plank vinyl flooring installed in sunroom and basement (2023). The location is incredible. Walk to all three schools, shopping, restaurants, easy access to interstate and all expressways making it convenient to get downtown and to all suburbs. 1.4 Miles to Metra and 4.8 miles to CTA Blue Line, 6.5 miles to O'Hare International Airport, 9 miles/14 minute drive to Woodfield Shopping Center and 14 miles to downtown Chicago. Please note no exemptions on the real estate taxes. This home will go quick. Don't wait!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary Kasch

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475181925 Listed on: 07/29/2025

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Joanne DeMonte

Sebastian Co. Real Estate License #475131538

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,436

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 7,261 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 55x132
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,136 Sq Ft Home
  • Historic or Period Millwork
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Window Screens
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Storage Room
  • Home Gym
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed

Location

  • Property is near a park

Schools

  • Forest Elementary School
  • Algonquin Middle School
  • Maine West High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Ranch

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,436

Year Built

Built in 1955

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: 1955
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Humidifier
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 731
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Special Millwork, Separate Dining Room
  • LivingArea: 2136
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;, Water Heater-Gas
  • Room Type: Sun Room, Foyer, Exercise Room, Kitchen, Bonus Room, Utility Room-Lower Level, Storage
  • Window Features: Screens, Window Treatments, Drapes
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1814
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1003
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 1083
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1053
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Square Footage Comments: Above grade square feet is 1083; finished basement square feet is 731; unfinished basement square feet is 322; total square feet is 2136
  • Total Sq Ft: 2136
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 322
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1083
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • List Price: 449900
  • Lot Features: Landscaped
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, 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: Sink
  • 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: Algonquin Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 62

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1667
  • Lot Dimensions: 55X132
  • 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: 8435.68
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 29, 2025
Closed on
Aug 25, 2025
Sold by
Thomas Carey Iii Trust and Carey Thomas
Bought by
Mennella Michael L
Seller's Agent
Mary Kasch
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Joanne DeMonte
Sebastian Co. Real Estate
List Price
$449,900
Sold Price
$449,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$900
-0.2%
Views
53

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-66.97%
Original Mortgage
$249,000
Outstanding Balance
$249,000
Interest Rate
6.53%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$166,496

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 27, 2023
Sold by
Carey Thomas
Bought by
Thomas Carey Iii Trust and Carey

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 12, 2023
Closed on
May 17, 2023
Sold by
Tanya B Prawica Living Trust
Bought by
Carey Thomas
Seller's Agent
Lori Progar
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Mary Kasch
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$379,900
Sold Price
$399,900
Premium/Discount to List
$20,000
5.26%
Views
104

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.64%
Original Mortgage
$239,900
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 6, 2022
Sold by
Prawica Jacek and Prawica Tanya
Bought by
Tanya B Prawica Living Trust and Prawica

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 8, 2021
Closed on
Sep 14, 2021
Sold by
Wainscott James A and Wainscott Carole
Bought by
Prawica Jacek and Prawica Tanya
Seller's Agent
Julia Nicoll
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Jack Prawica
Home-Site Realty, Inc.
List Price
$330,000
Sold Price
$342,000
Premium/Discount to List
$12,000
3.64%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.96%
Original Mortgage
$324,900
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 19, 1998
Sold by
Wainscott James A and Wainscott Carole
Bought by
Wainscott James A and Wainscott Carole
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $449,000 None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $400,000 Ata National Title
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Deed $342,000 Heritage Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $249,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $239,900 New Conventional
Previous Owner $324,900 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/28/2025 08/28/25 Sold $449,000 -0.2% $210 / Sq Ft
08/06/2025 08/06/25 Pending -- -- --
07/29/2025 07/29/25 For Sale $449,900 +12.5% $211 / Sq Ft
05/17/2023 05/17/23 Sold $399,900 +5.3% $399 / Sq Ft
04/16/2023 04/16/23 Pending -- -- --
04/12/2023 04/12/23 For Sale $379,900 +11.1% $379 / Sq Ft
09/15/2021 09/15/21 Sold $342,000 +3.6% $341 / Sq Ft
07/10/2021 07/10/21 Pending -- -- --
07/08/2021 07/08/21 For Sale $330,000 -- $329 / 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 $8,436 $31,995 $5,445 $26,550
2023 $8,233 $31,995 $5,445 $26,550
2022 $8,233 $31,995 $5,445 $26,550
2021 $2,961 $26,306 $4,537 $21,769
2020 $2,711 $26,306 $4,537 $21,769
2019 $2,669 $29,558 $4,537 $25,021
2018 $2,971 $21,397 $3,993 $17,404
2017 $2,868 $21,397 $3,993 $17,404
2016 $4,756 $21,397 $3,993 $17,404
2015 $3,956 $17,583 $3,448 $14,135
2014 $3,900 $17,583 $3,448 $14,135
2013 $3,773 $17,583 $3,448 $14,135
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12424216

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-19-414-002-0000