Seller's Agent in 2026
Dorota Kula
HomeSmart Connect LLC
(847) 495-5000
20 Total Sales
492 1st Ave Des Plaines, IL 60016
Des Plaines AreaEstimated Value: $388,522
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,600
Sq Ft
$243/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- Living Room
- Central Air
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Laundry Room
- Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
About This Home
As of May 2026Great opportunity to own this bright and spacious split-level home on a beautiful big corner lot in Des Plaines Manor. Total living space is approx. 1600 sq ft including the lower-level family room. This home features 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, hardwood floors, and an oversized 2.5-car garage with a new garage door opener. Large windows fill the home with natural light, making it bright and welcoming. With great bones, this home is perfect for buyers looking to add their personal touches. A little TLC can transform it into a beautiful home. Recent updates include a new oven, a new roof in 2025, and a water heater in 2023. The location is hard to beat- walking distance (1/2 mile) to downtown Des Plaines, Metra station, restaurants, shopping, library and entertainment. Close to highways, parks, forest preserves, and minutes from O'Hare International Airport. The area is very secure, with the police and fire department conveniently close by. Home is being sold as-is. Easy to show.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
HomeSmart Connect LLC License #475163404 Listed on: 03/27/2026
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $6,391
Year Built
- Built in 1967
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Parking Available
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Split Level Home
- Asphalt Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,600 Sq Ft Home
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
- Laundry Room
Flooring
- Wood
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Finished Basement
- Finished Basement Bathroom
- Natural lighting in basement
Schools
- Forest Elementary School
- Algonquin Middle School
- Maine West High School
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 27, 2026
Closed on
May 1, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Dorota Kula
HomeSmart Connect LLC
Buyer's Agent
Joe Lynn
Grapevine Realty, Inc.
List Price
$395,000
Sold Price
$381,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-3.54%
Views
185
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$7,522
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.13%
Original Mortgage
$361,950
Outstanding Balance
$361,384
Interest Rate
7.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$27,138
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 14, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 21, 2005
Sold by
Bought by
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 27, 2001
Sold by
Bought by
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$192,000
Interest Rate
7.14%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 28, 1997
Sold by
Bought by
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $381,000 | Saturn Title | ||
| -- | None Listed On Document | ||
| $310,000 | Law Title Lincolnshire | ||
| $240,000 | Stewart Title | ||
| $110,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $361,950 | ||
| Previous Owner | $150,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $192,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/01/2026 05/01/26 | Sold | $381,000 | -3.5% | $238 / Sq Ft |
| 04/01/2026 04/01/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/27/2026 03/27/26 | For Sale | $395,000 | -- | $247 / 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 | $6,244 | $35,000 | $7,579 | $27,421 |
| 2024 | $6,244 | $27,000 | $6,316 | $20,684 |
| 2023 | $6,067 | $27,000 | $6,316 | $20,684 |
| 2022 | $6,067 | $27,000 | $6,316 | $20,684 |
| 2021 | $5,260 | $20,444 | $5,052 | $15,392 |
| 2020 | $5,241 | $20,444 | $5,052 | $15,392 |
| 2019 | $5,190 | $22,716 | $5,052 | $17,664 |
| 2018 | $5,447 | $21,648 | $4,421 | $17,227 |
| 2017 | $5,368 | $21,648 | $4,421 | $17,227 |
| 2016 | $5,322 | $21,648 | $4,421 | $17,227 |
| 2015 | $5,321 | $20,223 | $3,789 | $16,434 |
| 2014 | $5,225 | $20,223 | $3,789 | $16,434 |
| 2013 | $5,077 | $20,223 | $3,789 | $16,434 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Dorota Kula
-
Joe Lynn
Buyer's Agent in 2026
Joe Lynn
Grapevine Realty, Inc.
(847) 452-9191
45 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12603152
APN: 09-17-302-023-0000
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