$315,000
SOLD MAY 14, 2025

1781 Whitcomb Ave Des Plaines, IL 60018

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,539 Sq Ft
0.26 Acres

Recently Sold

$205 Per Sq Ft

9% Below List Price

21 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Den
  • Central Elementary School Rated A-
  • Corner Lot
  • Breakfast Room

About This Home

As of May 2025

Discover this well-maintained 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom single-family home situated on a desirable corner lot within walking distance to downtown Des Plaines. The spacious main level offers a cozy living room with a fireplace, a separate dining room, and a family room with convenient backyard access. The kitchen includes a cozy eat-in area, perfect for casual meals. Hardwood floors flow throughout both levels, adding warmth and character. Upstairs, you'll find three bedrooms and ample storage space. The full basement presents endless potential for additional living space or a recreation area. Newer Anderson windows, generator and sump pump. The property also features an attached 1-car garage and a shed in the backyard - perfect for a workshop or extra storage. With a large yard and prime location near shops, dining, and Metra access, this home is a fantastic opportunity. Sold "as is" condition.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kinga Andrzejewska

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #471004171 Listed on: 03/18/2025

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Last Buyer's Agent

Hakan Sahsivar

HomeSmart Connect LLC License #475158578

HomeSmart Connect LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,654

Year Built

  • Built in 1941

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 109x211x200x40
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Circular Driveway

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,539 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed

Schools

  • Central Elementary School
  • Chippewa Middle 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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,654

Year Built

Built in 1941

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

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: 1941
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Humidifier
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • LivingArea: 1539
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room, Den
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Circular Driveway, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Central Elementary School
  • High School: Maine West High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Chippewa Middle School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.26
  • Lot Dimensions: 109X211X200X40
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7654
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 18, 2025
Closed on
Apr 24, 2025
Sold by
Carpenter Constance A
Bought by
Nakip Coskun
Seller's Agent
Kinga Andrzejewska
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Hakan Sahsivar
HomeSmart Connect LLC
List Price
$345,000
Sold Price
$315,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-8.7%
Views
176
Current Estimated Value
$349,542

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$34,542
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.96%
Original Mortgage
$252,000
Outstanding Balance
$250,143
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$99,399

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 20, 2014
Closed on
May 11, 2014
Sold by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Bought by
Carpenter Constance A
Seller's Agent
Helen Oliveri
Helen Oliveri Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Wendy Thomas
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List Price
$199,900
Sold Price
$199,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.23%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 8, 2013
Sold by
Neill Christopher M O and Neill Beth T O
Bought by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 2005
Sold by
Donley James R
Bought by
Oneill Christopher M and Oneill Beth T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$270,800
Interest Rate
5.37%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 10, 2000
Sold by
Richardson Timothy W and Richardson Lisa A
Bought by
Donley James R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$198,000
Interest Rate
8.31%
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 $315,000 Chicago Title
Special Warranty Deed -- First American Title
Deed In Lieu Of Foreclosure -- None Available
Warranty Deed $338,500 Rtc
Warranty Deed $220,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $252,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $270,800 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $198,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/14/2025 05/14/25 Sold $315,000 -8.7% $205 / Sq Ft
04/08/2025 04/08/25 Pending -- -- --
04/03/2025 04/03/25 Price Changed $345,000 0.0% $224 / Sq Ft
04/03/2025 04/03/25 For Sale $345,000 -5.5% $224 / Sq Ft
03/24/2025 03/24/25 Pending -- -- --
03/18/2025 03/18/25 For Sale $365,000 +82.6% $237 / Sq Ft
05/27/2014 05/27/14 Sold $199,900 0.0% $140 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/09/2014 05/09/14 Pending -- -- --
04/24/2014 04/24/14 For Sale $199,900 0.0% $140 / Sq Ft
04/04/2014 04/04/14 Pending -- -- --
03/20/2014 03/20/14 For Sale $199,900 -- $140 / 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
2025 $7,654 $38,000 $10,334 $27,666
2024 $7,654 $35,000 $9,186 $25,814
2023 $7,422 $35,000 $9,186 $25,814
2022 $7,422 $35,000 $9,186 $25,814
2021 $4,850 $22,438 $7,463 $14,975
2020 $4,560 $22,438 $7,463 $14,975
2019 $4,489 $24,932 $7,463 $17,469
2018 $8,013 $26,794 $6,602 $20,192
2017 $4,823 $26,794 $6,602 $20,192
2016 $5,416 $26,794 $6,602 $20,192
2015 $7,549 $24,971 $5,741 $19,230
2014 $6,087 $24,971 $5,741 $19,230
2013 $6,447 $24,971 $5,741 $19,230
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12197503

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-21-305-043-0000