$335,000
SOLD MAY 30, 2025

161 E Thacker St Des Plaines, IL 60016

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,854 Sq Ft
1953 Built

Recently Sold

$181 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

28 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Living Room
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Terrace Elementary School Rated A-
  • Laundry Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room

About This Home

As of May 2025

SHORT SALE -- HIGHLY EXPERIENCED SHORT SALE NEGOTIATOR -- Come explore this charming Cape Cod nestled in Des Plaines' vibrant heart. The home features an expansive living room, spacious kitchen, and a huge family room on the first floor, complemented by two bedrooms and a bath. Upstairs, discover two additional bedrooms and another full bath. Outside, a generously sized backyard with a quaint patio awaits. Recent upgrades include a new roof (2024), new HVAC system (2022), newer windows (circa 2017), and freshly installed flooring throughout the first floor (2024). This home is truly move-in ready! SHORT SALE. Property sold "as-is" in current condition. No survey, warranties, disclosures, or inspections provided by seller. All offers subject to lien holder(s) approval. Buyer proof of funds or pre-qual letter and addendum to contract is required. Submit all offers on Special Sales Contract with Rider.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Maureen Frederick

Baird & Warner License #475148858 Listed on: 11/14/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Elizabeth Cotonieto

Realty of America, LLC License #475199925

Realty of America, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,382

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 65 x 154

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,854 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Laundry Room

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,382

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cape Cod
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: 12
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • LivingArea: 1854
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Driveway, Owned, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 5

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 65 X 154
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7382.04
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 23, 2022
Closed on
Nov 10, 2022
Sold by
Debock Cynthia M
Bought by
Kennedy Todd and Kennedy Kimberly
Seller's Agent
Nancy Claussen
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Maureen Frederick
Baird & Warner
List Price
$340,000
Sold Price
$320,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-5.88%
Views
18
Current Estimated Value
$362,789

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$42,789
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.12%
Original Mortgage
$314,204
Outstanding Balance
$303,172
Interest Rate
6.44%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$59,617

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 16, 2016
Closed on
Jun 27, 2016
Sold by
Declaration Ingrish Gal L
Bought by
Debock Cynthia M
Seller's Agent
Mary Wright
eXp Realty
Buyer's Agent
Lois Scheurer
Lois Scheurer
List Price
$250,000
Sold Price
$235,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-6%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.95%
Original Mortgage
$179,080
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 24, 2016
Sold by
Ingrish Margaret M
Bought by
Declaration Ingrish Gail L and Margaret M Ingrish Declaration Of Trust
Source: Public Records

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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 $320,000 Prairie Title
Deed $235,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $314,204 FHA
Previous Owner $179,080 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/30/2025 05/30/25 Sold $335,000 -2.9% $181 / Sq Ft
12/12/2024 12/12/24 Pending -- -- --
11/14/2024 11/14/24 For Sale $344,900 +7.8% $186 / Sq Ft
11/16/2022 11/16/22 Sold $320,000 -1.5% $173 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/24/2022 10/24/22 Pending -- -- --
10/20/2022 10/20/22 Price Changed $325,000 -1.5% $175 / Sq Ft
10/10/2022 10/10/22 Price Changed $330,000 -1.5% $178 / Sq Ft
10/03/2022 10/03/22 Price Changed $335,000 -1.5% $181 / Sq Ft
09/23/2022 09/23/22 For Sale $340,000 +44.7% $183 / Sq Ft
06/29/2016 06/29/16 Sold $235,000 -4.1% $127 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/16/2016 05/16/16 Pending -- -- --
05/13/2016 05/13/16 Price Changed $245,000 -2.0% $132 / Sq Ft
04/16/2016 04/16/16 For Sale $250,000 -- $135 / 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 $7,382 $28,001 $6,507 $21,494
2023 $6,324 $28,001 $6,507 $21,494
2022 $6,324 $28,001 $6,507 $21,494
2021 $5,937 $22,646 $8,508 $14,138
2020 $5,906 $22,646 $8,508 $14,138
2019 $5,925 $25,446 $8,508 $16,938
2018 $6,554 $25,351 $7,507 $17,844
2017 $6,456 $25,351 $7,507 $17,844
2016 $7,045 $25,351 $7,507 $17,844
2015 $7,072 $23,392 $6,506 $16,886
2014 $5,620 $23,392 $6,506 $16,886
2013 $5,449 $23,392 $6,506 $16,886
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12210565

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-19-100-040-0000