$509,900
SOLD NOV 18, 2025

397 W Walnut Ave Des Plaines, IL 60016

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,944 Sq Ft
1972 Built

Recently Sold

$262 Per Sq Ft

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near park
  • Ranch Style House
  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Elk Grove High School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2-minute walk to Einstein Park Playground

About This Home

As of November 2025

This beautiful 3-bedroom, 2-bath home located in the highly desirable 214 school district. It features hardwood floors throughout, a cozy fireplace in the living room, and a modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances. It is meticulously maintained and boasts a spacious layout with ample natural light throughout. The primary suite is fully handicap accessible, offering a spacious master bathroom and extra-wide doorways and grab rails for convenience and comfort. A large framed basement ready to be finished for ample living space. Enjoy the perfect blend of indoor and outdoor living - the backyard opens directly to a neighboring park, providing a peaceful setting with plenty of green space. Commuters will appreciate the close proximity to the Metra UP-NW Line and major highways including I-90 and I-294, offering quick access to downtown Chicago and O'Hare International Airport. The area is served by highly rated schools and is just minutes from vibrant downtown Des Plaines with its local restaurants, shopping, entertainment, and community events. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a place with easy access to everything, Walnut Ave deliverers. Don't miss the opportunity to make this neighborhood your next home. A/C 2024, , Roof and siding 2021, Water Heater 2024

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dana Gallagher

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate Brokerage Email: clientcare@starckre.com License #475203877 Listed on: 09/18/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Albert Hartoun

SENW License #471019276

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,441

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,944 Sq Ft Home
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Accessible Home Design

  • Roll-in Shower
  • Grab Bar In Bathroom
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Accessibility Features
  • Doors are 32 inches wide or more
  • No Interior Steps
  • Entry Slope Less Than 1 Foot

Schools

  • Elk Grove High School

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Property is near park
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • Waycinden Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,441

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

0

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
  • Subdivision Name: Waycinden Park
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Attribution Contact: clientcare@starckre.com
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Accessibility Features: Door Width 32 Inches or More, Entry Slope less than 1 foot, Bath Grab Bars, No Interior Steps, Roll-In Shower, Wheelchair Accessible
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 1944
  • Room Type: Eating Area
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 1000
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2.5

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • High School: Elk Grove High School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 10000
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • 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: 4441
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior,Senior Freeze

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 18, 2025
Closed on
Oct 23, 2025
Sold by
Impastato Leonard and Impastato Joseph
Bought by
Mansoor Selva and Lyon Harand
Seller's Agent
Dana Gallagher
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Albert Hartoun
SENW
List Price
$509,900
Sold Price
$509,900
Views
33

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.60%
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
6.23%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 8, 2016
Sold by
Impastato Mary
Bought by
Impastato Mary and Mary Impastato Trust

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 26, 2014
Closed on
May 8, 2014
Sold by
Kemp Richard P
Bought by
Impastato Mary
Seller's Agent
Terese Just
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Sandy Mueller
Baird & Warner
List Price
$319,900
Sold Price
$321,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,100
0.34%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.01%
Original Mortgage
$195,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
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 $510,000 None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Deed $321,000 Old Republic National Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $350,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $195,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/18/2025 11/18/25 Sold $509,900 0.0% $262 / Sq Ft
09/22/2025 09/22/25 Pending -- -- --
09/18/2025 09/18/25 For Sale $509,900 +58.8% $262 / Sq Ft
05/20/2014 05/20/14 Sold $321,000 +0.3% $165 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/09/2014 04/09/14 Pending -- -- --
03/26/2014 03/26/14 For Sale $319,900 -- $165 / 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 $4,441 $45,000 $10,500 $34,500
2024 $4,441 $42,000 $9,000 $33,000
2023 $4,381 $42,000 $9,000 $33,000
2022 $4,381 $42,000 $9,000 $33,000
2021 $4,892 $35,183 $6,000 $29,183
2020 $4,457 $35,183 $6,000 $29,183
2019 $4,482 $39,093 $6,000 $33,093
2018 $5,076 $31,695 $5,000 $26,695
2017 $4,896 $31,695 $5,000 $26,695
2016 $5,420 $31,695 $5,000 $26,695
2015 $6,079 $26,557 $4,500 $22,057
2014 $7,236 $26,557 $4,500 $22,057
2013 $7,082 $26,557 $4,500 $22,057
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12460758

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 08-24-205-002-0000