$429,000
SOLD MAR 30, 2026

1689 S Elm St Des Plaines, IL 60018

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,400 Sq Ft
1963 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 30, 2026

$306 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

41 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Ranch Style House
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • South Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of March 2026

Beautifully Updated Home in Perfect Condition! Welcome to this stunning fully updated home in a prime location, offered at unbeatable price. Every detail has been taken care of- just move in and enjoy. This gorgeous property features brand new windows, roof and furnace, along with all new appliances, including a washer and dryer. The home has been freshly painted throughout, and the recently refinished hardwood floors add warmth and elegance to every room. Fantastic layout on the main level plus full high ceiling basement offers a huge amount of potential- perfect for a spacious recreation room, home gym,office plus extra room for additional bathroom and living space. This home truly has it all: quality,updates, great condition,excellent price and amazing location. Reach out today for a private showing

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Urszula Szydlo

HomeSmart Connect LLC Brokerage Phone: (847) 651-8667 License #475135780 Listed on: 01/16/2026

Last Buyer's Agent

Hosnia Qader

American International Realty Corp. License #475184321

American International Realty Corp.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,508

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Available

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,400 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Schools

  • South Elementary School
  • Algonquin Middle School
  • Maine West High School

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,508

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Attribution Contact: (847) 651-8667
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Other, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • LivingArea: 1400
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Bathroom Amenities: Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: South Elementary School
  • High School: Maine West High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Algonquin Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 6250
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6508
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 16, 2026
Closed on
Mar 30, 2026
Sold by
Kostrzewa and Kostrzewa Danuta
Bought by
Tokhi Hamid
Seller's Agent
Urszula Szydlo
HomeSmart Connect LLC
Buyer's Agent
Hosnia Qader
American International Realty Corp.
List Price
$435,000
Sold Price
$429,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,000
-1.38%
Views
202

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-7.62%
Original Mortgage
$407,550
Outstanding Balance
$407,550
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$18,737

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 13, 2020
Sold by
Buchholz James W and White Susan C
Bought by
Buchholz James W and White Susan C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$130,000
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $429,000 Saturn Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $407,550 New Conventional
Previous Owner $130,000 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/30/2026 03/30/26 Sold $429,000 0.0% $306 / Sq Ft
02/26/2026 02/26/26 Pending -- -- --
02/13/2026 02/13/26 Price Changed $429,000 -1.4% $306 / Sq Ft
01/16/2026 01/16/26 For Sale $435,000 +39.4% $311 / Sq Ft
04/24/2025 04/24/25 Sold $312,000 -2.5% $270 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/24/2024 12/24/24 Pending -- -- --
11/29/2024 11/29/24 For Sale $320,000 -- $277 / 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 $6,508 $32,000 $5,625 $26,375
2024 $6,508 $28,001 $4,688 $23,313
2023 $6,324 $28,001 $4,688 $23,313
2022 $6,324 $28,001 $4,688 $23,313
2021 $4,667 $18,512 $3,906 $14,606
2020 $4,657 $18,512 $3,906 $14,606
2019 $4,675 $20,800 $3,906 $16,894
2018 $4,623 $18,893 $3,437 $15,456
2017 $4,559 $18,893 $3,437 $15,456
2016 $5,038 $20,627 $3,437 $17,190
2015 $4,647 $17,996 $2,968 $15,028
2014 $4,566 $17,996 $2,968 $15,028
2013 $4,434 $17,996 $2,968 $15,028
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12548732

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-29-207-054-0000

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