NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1488 Willow Ave Des Plaines, IL 60016

Estimated Value: $261,000 - $299,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,178 Sq Ft
$241/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 26, 2025

Last sale price $275,000 $233 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,012 / mo

137 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Bonus Room
  • Living Room
  • Maine West High School Rated A-
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of September 2025

TAKE A LOOK AT THIS 2 STORY TOWNHOME WITH 3 BEDROOMS AND 1/1 BATHROOMS. IDEAL LOCATION IN DES PLALINES. HARDWOOD FLOORS AT LIVING ROOM, DINING ROOM AND THE BEDROOMS.CERAMIC TILE IN UPDATED KITCHEN (2021). NEW FLAT ROOF (2024) . DETACHED 1 CAR GARAGE SPACE W/NEWER DOOR (2023). FULL BASEMENT WITH BONUS ROOM W/VINYL.TILE COULD BE USED AS A FAMILY ROOM. HOME IS IN GOOD CONDITION READY FOR YOUR IDEAS. MOTIVATED SELLER. (RELOCATION)

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Norma Diaz

Century 21 Universal License #475145662 Listed on: 04/02/2025

Century 21 Universal

Last Buyer's Agent

Leticia Cejeda

eXp Realty License #475150710

eXp Realty

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,800

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 19x59

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,178 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Open Floorplan
  • Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

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

Community Details

Overview

  • 4 Units

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,800

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Townhouse-2 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • EntryLevel: 1
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Townhouse-2 Story
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Combo
  • LivingArea: 1178
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Other
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 19X59
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 999

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5800.18
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 4

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 2, 2025
Closed on
Sep 18, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Norma Diaz
Century 21 Universal
Buyer's Agent
Leticia Cejeda
eXp Realty
List Price
$314,999
Sold Price
$275,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,999
-12.7%
Views
93
Current Estimated Value
$283,600

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$8,600
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.31%
Original Mortgage
$266,750
Outstanding Balance
$266,489
Interest Rate
6.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$17,111

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 5, 2013
Closed on
Feb 25, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Francisco Ruiz
Buyer's Agent
Norma Diaz
Century 21 Universal
List Price
$139,900
Sold Price
$100,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,900
-28.52%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.12%
Original Mortgage
$93,279
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 11, 1994
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$96,300
Interest Rate
7.27%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$275,000 Chicago Title Insurance Compan
$100,000 Heritage Title Company
$71,333 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $266,750
Previous Owner $93,279
Previous Owner $96,300
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/26/2025 09/26/25 Sold $275,000 -5.2% $233 / Sq Ft
08/17/2025 08/17/25 Pending -- -- --
08/04/2025 08/04/25 Price Changed $289,999 -4.9% $246 / Sq Ft
04/25/2025 04/25/25 Price Changed $304,999 -3.2% $259 / Sq Ft
04/02/2025 04/02/25 For Sale $314,999 +215.0% $267 / Sq Ft
02/26/2014 02/26/14 Sold $100,000 -20.0% $85 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/19/2013 11/19/13 Pending -- -- --
10/17/2013 10/17/13 Price Changed $124,999 -8.7% $106 / Sq Ft
10/01/2013 10/01/13 Price Changed $136,900 -2.1% $116 / Sq Ft
09/05/2013 09/05/13 For Sale $139,900 -- $119 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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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 $5,800 $27,500 $5,248 $22,252
2024 $5,800 $22,000 $3,000 $19,000
2023 $5,661 $22,000 $3,000 $19,000
2022 $5,661 $22,000 $3,000 $19,000
2021 $4,084 $13,285 $897 $12,388
2020 $4,015 $13,285 $897 $12,388
2019 $3,973 $14,762 $897 $13,865
2018 $3,873 $12,949 $794 $12,155
2017 $3,804 $12,949 $794 $12,155
2016 $3,598 $12,949 $794 $12,155
2015 $3,625 $11,992 $690 $11,302
2014 $2,789 $11,992 $690 $11,302
2013 $2,702 $11,992 $690 $11,302
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • N

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Norma Diaz

    Century 21 Universal

    (773) 968-1719

    25 Total Sales

    Norma Diaz
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  • Leticia Cejeda

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Leticia Cejeda

    eXp Realty

    (773) 412-2618

    91 Total Sales

    Leticia Cejeda
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  • F

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Francisco Ruiz

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12327238

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-17-205-092-0000

Illinois Cook County Des Plaines 60016

1488 Willow Ave, Des Plaines, IL

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