$509,900
OPEN SUN 11AM - 1PM

397 W Walnut Ave Des Plaines, IL 60016

Estimated payment $3,062/month

Total Views 232
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,944 Sq Ft
$262 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Property is near a park
  • Ranch Style House
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Elk Grove High School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2-minute walk to Einstein Park Playground

About This Home

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

Listing Agent

Dana Gallagher

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate License #475203877 Listed on: 09/18/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,441

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,944 Sq Ft Home
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • 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
  • 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 a 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
  • Special Features: OpenHouse
  • 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
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1944
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1000
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 1000
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 1000
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 509900
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, 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
  • Middle/Junior School District: 59

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

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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
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

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
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
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)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Deed $321,000 Old Republic National Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $195,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12460758

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 08-24-205-002-0000