$450,000
SOLD MAY 14, 2026

521 Sandy Ln Des Plaines, IL 60016

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,587 Sq Ft
8,146 Sq Ft Lot Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 14, 2026

$284 Per Sq Ft

7% Above List Price

3 on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Elk Grove High School Rated A
  • Home Office
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of May 2026

Welcome to 521 Sandy Lane - On the quiet side of Des Plaines. This 3 Bedroom, 1.5 bath ranch has plenty of space for the entire family. You'll enjoy Living and Family rooms on the main level, along with a dedicated dining space, and an eat in kitchen. The half bath can easily be converted to a full bath. Tons of space in the basement, with a huge recreation room, a space that can be used for an in home office, a large storage space, and a laundry that also has a ton of storage space. You'll also be able to enjoy watching the kids play in the semi-private back yard. Estate sale being conveyed "As-Is". Listing agent in related to the seller.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gregory Pinns

Century 21 Circle License #475164543 Listed on: 04/23/2026

Century 21 Circle

Last Buyer's Agent

Selena Stloukal

RE/MAX All Pro - St Charles License #475151918

RE/MAX All Pro - St Charles

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,467

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • 8,146 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,587 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Storage Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Elk Grove High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,467

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

8,146 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • 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: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • LivingArea: 1587
  • Room Type: Office, Other Room, Recreation Room, Storage
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • High School: Elk Grove High School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.187
  • Lot Dimensions: 8125
  • 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: 3467
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior,Senior Freeze

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Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 23, 2026
Closed on
May 12, 2026
Sold by
Pinns Karen and Culleeney John P
Bought by
Brocar Jack
Seller's Agent
Gregory Pinns
Century 21 Circle
Buyer's Agent
Selena Stloukal
RE/MAX All Pro - St Charles
List Price
$419,900
Sold Price
$450,000
Premium/Discount to List
$30,100
7.17%
Views
37

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
51.33%
Original Mortgage
$360,000
Outstanding Balance
$360,000
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$97,519

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 27, 1995
Sold by
Culleeney Mary J
Bought by
Culleeney Mary J and The Mary J Culleeney Living Grust
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $450,000 Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $360,000 New Conventional
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Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/14/2026 05/14/26 Sold $450,000 +7.2% $284 / Sq Ft
04/26/2026 04/26/26 Pending -- -- --
04/23/2026 04/23/26 For Sale $419,900 -- $265 / 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 $3,467 $39,000 $8,531 $30,469
2024 $3,467 $34,001 $7,313 $26,688
2023 $3,420 $34,001 $7,313 $26,688
2022 $3,420 $34,001 $7,313 $26,688
2021 $3,819 $26,808 $4,875 $21,933
2020 $3,480 $26,808 $4,875 $21,933
2019 $3,499 $29,787 $4,875 $24,912
2018 $3,963 $26,883 $4,062 $22,821
2017 $3,822 $26,883 $4,062 $22,821
2016 $4,353 $26,883 $4,062 $22,821
2015 $4,882 $23,596 $3,656 $19,940
2014 $4,726 $23,596 $3,656 $19,940
2013 $4,736 $23,596 $3,656 $19,940
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12592420

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 08-13-317-005-0000

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