$320,000
SOLD NOV 16, 2022

161 E Thacker St Des Plaines, IL 60016

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,854 Sq Ft
1953 Built

Recently Sold

$173 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

30 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of May 2025

Lovingly cared for cape cod with spacious rooms! Truly move in ready with many updates including a brand new AC and furnace. The main level hosts a living and family room, a kitchen with plenty cabinet space, two bedrooms and a full bath. Another 2 bedrooms and full bath are upstairs. Deep and private yard with a large patio and an extra deep 2 car garage. Whole home GENERAC generator. Minutes from Prairie Lakes Community center and shopping!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nancy Claussen

Baird & Warner License #475125548 Listed on: 09/23/2022

Baird & Warner

Co-Listed By

Daniella Sanchez

Baird & Warner License #475181083

Last Buyer's Agent

Maureen Frederick

Baird & Warner License #475148858

Baird & Warner

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,906

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 65 x 154

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • 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 in Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,906

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: 61-70 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
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • LivingArea: 1854
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Crawl
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 325000
  • OtherStructures: Garage(s)
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Driveway
  • ParkingTotal: 3
  • Number of Cars: 5
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage,Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: In Kitchen
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 62

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: 5906
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 14, 2024
Closed on
May 27, 2025
Sold by
Kennedy Todd and Kennedy Kimberly
Bought by
Perez Jeny M Vazquez and Perez Edna Vazquez
Seller's Agent
Maureen Frederick
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Elizabeth Cotonieto
Realty of America, LLC
List Price
$344,900
Sold Price
$335,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-2.87%
Views
138

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
33.68%
Original Mortgage
$328,932
Outstanding Balance
$328,656
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$24,314

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

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.82%
Original Mortgage
$314,204
Interest Rate
6.44%
Mortgage Type
FHA

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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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $335,000 Citywide Title
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 $328,932 FHA
Previous Owner $314,204 FHA
Previous Owner $179,080 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
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
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
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: 11637153

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-19-100-040-0000