$270,000
SOLD MAR 23, 2026

1685 Mill St Unit 409 Des Plaines, IL 60016

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,300 Sq Ft
1996 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 23, 2026

$208 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Maine West High School Rated A-
  • Balcony
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of March 2026

MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED, HIGHEST & BEST OFFERS DUE MONDAY, MARCH 9 AT 6PM. Welcome to this solid, well-maintained 1996 building with strong financials. This spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bath residence is ideally located in the heart of downtown Des Plaines-just two blocks from Metra, Pace, the library, grocery stores, dining, and more. The thoughtfully designed layout features a large eat-in kitchen, a generous primary suite with an oversized private bath, plus a full-sized in-unit laundry room. Enjoy your morning coffee or evening unwinding on the private balcony. Additional highlights include garage parking and a storage unit conveniently located on the same floor plus new HVAC was installed in 2023. Tucked away in a quiet, tree-lined setting high above the river, this home offers both tranquility and unbeatable convenience. With great bones and endless potential, it's ready for your personal cosmetic updates to truly make it your own. NO RENTALS ALLOWED AND NO PETS ALLOWED.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cory Tanzer

Option Premier LLC License #475167115 Listed on: 02/25/2026

Co-Listed By

Brian Caron

Option Premier LLC License #471017757

Last Buyer's Agent

Niki Syllantavos

Redfin Corporation License #475133119

Redfin Corporation

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,533

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

HOA Fees

  • $344 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Entry on the 4th floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,300 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Kitchen
  • Accessibility Features

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony

Schools

  • North Elementary School
  • Maine West High School

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • Senior Freeze Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, gas, parking, insurance, scavenger, snow removal
  • 50 Units
  • Tom Association
  • Mill Run Of Des Plaines Subdivision
  • Property managed by Tom Dase

Amenities

  • Community Storage Space
  • Elevator

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,533

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$344 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Ownership: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 4
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo
  • Subdivision Name: Mill Run of Des Plaines
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Age: 26-30 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: Yes
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: None
  • Accessibility Features: Kitchen Modifications
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Elevator, Storage
  • LivingArea: 1300
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 344
  • Association Amenities: Elevator(s), Storage
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager Off-site
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Tom Dase
  • Management Contact Name: Tom
  • Management Phone: 999-999-9999

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Gas, Parking, Insurance, Scavenger, Snow Removal

Schools

  • Elementary School: North Elementary School
  • High School: Maine West High School
  • Middle/Junior School: North Elementary School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: per survey
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): No
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2533
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior,Senior Freeze

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 50

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 25, 2026
Closed on
Mar 23, 2026
Sold by
Pokorny James and Pokorny Frank J
Bought by
Schwarz Robert
Seller's Agent
Cory Tanzer
Option Premier LLC
Buyer's Agent
Niki Syllantavos
Redfin Corporation
List Price
$257,900
Sold Price
$270,000
Premium/Discount to List
$12,100
4.69%
Views
103

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.21%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 15, 2011
Closed on
May 14, 2012
Sold by
Fleener Erika E and The Fleener Family Trust
Bought by
P0korny Frnak J
Seller's Agent
Amy Foote
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Janet Robertson
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$160,000
Sold Price
$130,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-18.75%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.41%
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 2002
Sold by
Fleener Erika E
Bought by
Fleener Erika E and Erika E Fleener Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 1996
Sold by
Parkway Bank & Trust Company
Bought by
Fleener Harry J and Fleener Erika E
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
Deed $270,000 Chicago Title Insurance Compan
Warranty Deed $130,000 Pntn
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Trustee Deed $148,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $100,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/23/2026 03/23/26 Sold $270,000 +4.7% $208 / Sq Ft
03/09/2026 03/09/26 Pending -- -- --
03/06/2026 03/06/26 For Sale $257,900 0.0% $198 / Sq Ft
03/02/2026 03/02/26 Pending -- -- --
02/25/2026 02/25/26 For Sale $257,900 +98.4% $198 / Sq Ft
05/15/2012 05/15/12 Sold $130,000 -10.3% $95 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/11/2012 04/11/12 Pending -- -- --
02/14/2012 02/14/12 Price Changed $145,000 -9.4% $106 / Sq Ft
07/15/2011 07/15/11 For Sale $160,000 -- $116 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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
2025 $4,416 $27,286 $744 $26,542
2024 $4,416 $22,720 $661 $22,059
2023 $4,262 $22,720 $661 $22,059
2022 $4,262 $22,720 $661 $22,059
2021 $3,738 $15,492 $536 $14,956
2020 $3,744 $15,492 $536 $14,956
2019 $3,723 $17,264 $536 $16,728
2018 $2,903 $13,142 $474 $12,668
2017 $2,869 $13,142 $474 $12,668
2016 $2,958 $13,142 $474 $12,668
2015 $3,248 $13,368 $413 $12,955
2014 $3,196 $13,368 $413 $12,955
2013 $3,858 $13,368 $413 $12,955
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12576351

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-16-304-018-1029

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