NOT LISTED FOR SALE

161 E Thacker St Des Plaines, IL 60016

Estimated Value: $343,000 - $437,533

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,854 Sq Ft
$207/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 30, 2025

Last sale price $335,000 $181 Per Sq Ft

Est. 14% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,683 / mo

28 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Laundry Room
  • Terrace Elementary School Rated A-
  • Living Room
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

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

Baird & Warner

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

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

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

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

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 23, 2022
Closed on
Nov 10, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
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
$382,883

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$62,883
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.11%
Original Mortgage
$314,204
Outstanding Balance
$302,477
Interest Rate
6.44%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$80,406

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 16, 2016
Closed on
Jun 27, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
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
Bought by
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$320,000 Prairie Title
$235,000 Chicago Title
-- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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

Property History

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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

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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 $7,382 $36,001 $7,508 $28,493
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

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