$437,500
SOLD OCT 3, 2025

1828 E Lincoln Ave Des Plaines, IL 60018

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,393 Sq Ft
0.6 Acres

Recently Sold

$314 Per Sq Ft

20% Below List Price

50 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home fronts a pond
  • 0.6 Acre Lot
  • Mature Trees
  • Central Elementary School Rated A-
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Deck

About This Home

As of October 2025

Country living on a beautiful .6 acre lot; English style cape cod is loaded with old world charm with a spacious living room and touches of stained glass; The entry way has a 12 ft cathedral ceiling; Sliding glass doors in dining room lead to a 20 x 20 two-level deck; The kitchen has St. Charles kitchen cabinets, and good counter space; The primary bedroom has 2 closets plus access to attic storage. The second bedroom has 2 closets, including a 6 x 7 walk in. The yard has a 10 x 12 storage shed. This convenient location is near shopping, town, major roads and airport. Variation to divide lot MAY be possible. Buyer to do their own due diligence. Property is NOT in flood plain. Must see to appreciate this wonderful home !! Being Sold As is.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Noreen Vonckx

Sebastian Co. Real Estate License #471008425 Listed on: 05/04/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Danny McGovern

RE/MAX Properties Northwest License #475139477

RE/MAX Properties Northwest

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,389

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 0.6 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 170 x 192 x 100 x 204
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Fenced
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,393 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Stained Glass
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Porcelain Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Fireplace in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed

Schools

  • Central Elementary School
  • Iroquois Community Middle School
  • Maine West High School

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,389

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cape Cod
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1.5 Story
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter, More than one
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • LivingArea: 1393
  • Room Type: Foyer, Recreation Room
  • Window Features: Some Stained Glass
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room,Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Mature Trees
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Waterfront Features: Pond
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Storm Sewer
  • Cooling: Small Duct High Velocity
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Steam
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, 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: Iroquois Community School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.6
  • Lot Dimensions: 170 X 192 X 100 X 204
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7389
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 4, 2025
Closed on
Oct 7, 2025
Sold by
James F Brink And Kay L Brink Joint Trus and Brink James F
Bought by
Baehl Robert and Baehl Kathleen
Seller's Agent
Noreen Vonckx
Sebastian Co. Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Danny McGovern
RE/MAX Properties Northwest
List Price
$544,900
Sold Price
$437,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$107,400
-19.71%
Views
31
Current Estimated Value
$457,889

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$20,389
Avg. Annual Appreciation
19.99%
Original Mortgage
$415,625
Outstanding Balance
$415,625
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$42,264

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 15, 2018
Sold by
Brink James F and Brink Kay L
Bought by
Brink Kay L and Brink James F
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
Deed $437,500 None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $415,625 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/03/2025 10/03/25 Sold $437,500 -19.7% $314 / Sq Ft
09/03/2025 09/03/25 Pending -- -- --
08/27/2025 08/27/25 For Sale $544,900 0.0% $391 / Sq Ft
08/20/2025 08/20/25 Pending -- -- --
07/31/2025 07/31/25 Price Changed $544,900 -0.9% $391 / Sq Ft
07/14/2025 07/14/25 For Sale $550,000 -- $395 / 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 $7,389 $39,000 $19,995 $19,005
2024 $7,389 $33,993 $16,993 $17,000
2023 $7,163 $33,993 $16,993 $17,000
2022 $7,163 $33,993 $16,993 $17,000
2021 $8,413 $33,363 $16,966 $16,397
2020 $8,395 $33,363 $16,966 $16,397
2019 $8,315 $37,071 $16,966 $20,105
2018 $6,772 $28,828 $15,009 $13,819
2017 $6,684 $28,828 $15,009 $13,819
2016 $6,821 $28,828 $15,009 $13,819
2015 $7,168 $28,207 $13,051 $15,156
2014 $7,045 $28,207 $13,051 $15,156
2013 $6,839 $28,207 $13,051 $15,156
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12356366

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-21-310-006-0000