NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1861 Linden St Des Plaines, IL 60018

Estimated Value: $305,000 - $362,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,038 Sq Ft
$320/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 13, 2025

Last sale price $305,000 $294 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,981 / mo

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Clubhouse
  • Deck
  • Ranch Style House
  • South Elementary School Rated A-
  • Property is near park
  • 5-minute walk to Arndt Park

About This Home

As of May 2025

You can't find a much better location in Des Plaines. Located on a quiet one way street. Arndt Park and South School are just 2 blocks away. Arndt Park offers the new aquatic center, field house, ball fields and play courts. Access to shopping, expressways and forest preserves is just a short drive. The home is a solid brick ranch with 3 bedrooms, a full basement that is ready to be finished, and a 2 car garage. There is a covered porch for taking it easy. The home needs updating. There is hardwood flooring beneath the living room that gives you finish options. Bring your decorating ideas. This home will go fast. A quick close can be accommodated. Offered AS-IS.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jim Starwalt

Better Homes and Garden Real Estate Star Homes License #471010243 Listed on: 03/20/2025

Better Homes and Garden Real Estate Star Homes

Last Buyer's Agent

Michelle Galindo

Baird & Warner License #475201406

Baird & Warner

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,372

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 5,750 Sq Ft Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,038 Sq Ft Home
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished 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
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Property is near park

Community Details

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,372

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

5,750 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: 1956
  • Age: 61-70 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, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Wood, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 1038
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Sump Pump, Water Heater-Gas
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Clubhouse, Park, Pool, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • 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

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.132
  • Lot Dimensions: 5736
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2372
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 20, 2025
Closed on
Apr 17, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jim Starwalt
Better Homes and Garden Real Estate Star Homes
Buyer's Agent
Michelle Galindo
Baird & Warner
List Price
$349,900
Sold Price
$305,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$44,900
-12.83%
Views
113
Current Estimated Value
$332,142

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$27,142
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.69%
Original Mortgage
$299,475
Outstanding Balance
$297,467
Interest Rate
6.99%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$34,675

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 4, 2002
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$305,000 None Listed On Document
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Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $299,475
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/13/2025 05/13/25 Sold $305,000 -12.8% $294 / Sq Ft
04/05/2025 04/05/25 Pending -- -- --
03/28/2025 03/28/25 For Sale $349,900 0.0% $337 / Sq Ft
03/24/2025 03/24/25 Pending -- -- --
03/20/2025 03/20/25 For Sale $349,900 -- $337 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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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 $2,372 $32,000 $5,162 $26,838
2024 $2,372 $26,000 $4,302 $21,698
2023 $2,388 $26,000 $4,302 $21,698
2022 $2,388 $26,000 $4,302 $21,698
2021 $2,778 $17,822 $3,585 $14,237
2020 $2,544 $17,822 $3,585 $14,237
2019 $2,504 $20,025 $3,585 $16,440
2018 $2,788 $18,413 $3,154 $15,259
2017 $2,690 $18,413 $3,154 $15,259
2016 $3,284 $18,413 $3,154 $15,259
2015 $3,754 $16,913 $2,724 $14,189
2014 $3,928 $18,097 $2,724 $15,373
2013 $3,921 $18,097 $2,724 $15,373
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12302161

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-28-116-092-0000

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