NOT LISTED FOR SALE

603 S River Rd Unit 2K Des Plaines, IL 60016

Estimated Value: $257,987 - $269,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,300 Sq Ft
1982 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 7, 2025

Last sale price $255,000 $196 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,921 / mo

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lock-and-Leave Community
  • 5-minute walk to Des Plaines Station
  • Balcony
  • Maine West High School Rated A-
  • Elevator
  • 1 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of July 2025

Step into modern condo living with this beautifully remodeled 2-bedroom, 2-bath unit, perfectly situated in the vibrant heart of downtown Des Plaines. Located on the second floor, this home offers a spacious living and dining area that opens to a large private balcony - ideal for morning coffee or evening relaxation. The updated kitchen features wood laminate flooring, white cabinetry, sleek stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and a cozy dining nook. The inviting foyer also showcases wood laminate floors, adding a sophisticated touch upon entry. The generous primary suite includes a full bath and large closets, providing plenty of storage space. Recent updates include brand new windows, a new sliding balcony door, and a new water heater - all completed in 2024 - making this unit truly move-in ready. Enjoy the convenience of an elevator building with laundry and storage on each floor, plus garage parking under the building. Low monthly assessments, pet-friendly policies, and affordable taxes add to the appeal. Just steps away from Metra, dining, coffee shops, and more, this location offers unmatched convenience and lifestyle. Welcome home to downtown Des Plaines!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ted Krzysztofiak

RE/MAX City License #475137885 Listed on: 05/31/2025

RE/MAX City

Last Buyer's Agent

Tamara Vesna

RE/MAX City License #475104268

RE/MAX City

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,129

Year Built

  • Built in 1982

HOA Fees

  • $253 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Entry on the 2nd floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Flexicore

Interior Spaces

  • 1,300 Sq Ft Home
  • 4-Story Property
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Dishwasher
  • Laundry Room

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony

Schools

  • Central Elementary School
  • Chippewa Middle School
  • Maine West High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, gas, parking, insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 39 Units
  • Yvonne Association, Phone Number (847) 813-5939
  • Property managed by McKenzie Management
  • Lock-and-Leave Community

Amenities

  • Coin Laundry
  • Elevator
  • Community Storage Space

Pet Policy

  • Pets up to 30 lbs
  • Pet Size Limit
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,129

Year Built

Built in 1982

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$253 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Ownership: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 2
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo
  • Year Built: 1982
  • Age: 41-50 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 4

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Flexicore
  • LivingArea: 1300
  • Room Type: Foyer, Balcony/Porch/Lanai
  • Stories Total: 4
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: On Site, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Electric
  • Laundry Features: Common Area
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Size Limit
  • Association Fee: 253
  • Association Amenities: Coin Laundry, Elevator(s), Storage, Security Door Lock(s)
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager Off-site
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: McKenzie Management
  • Management Contact Name: Yvonne
  • Management Phone: 847-813-5939

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Gas, Parking, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal

Schools

  • Elementary School: Central Elementary School
  • High School: Maine West High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Chippewa Middle School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: INTEGRAL
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 30

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3129.19
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 39

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 31, 2025
Closed on
Jul 2, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Ted Krzysztofiak
RE/MAX City
Buyer's Agent
Tamara Vesna
RE/MAX City
List Price
$249,500
Sold Price
$255,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,500
2.2%
Views
27
Current Estimated Value
$261,997

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$6,997
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.77%
Original Mortgage
$242,250
Outstanding Balance
$241,842
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$20,155

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 10, 2022
Closed on
Jun 13, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Alexander Benisin
Ben & Heller Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Beata Nowak
Exit Realty Redefined
List Price
$236,000
Sold Price
$227,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-3.81%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.86%
Original Mortgage
$204,300
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 23, 2021
Closed on
Feb 2, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Dawn Mikulski
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Alexander Benisin
Ben & Heller Realty LLC
List Price
$155,000
Sold Price
$122,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$33,000
-21.29%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
412.45%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 23, 2021
Closed on
Jan 20, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Dawn Mikulski
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Alexander Benisin
Ben & Heller Realty LLC
List Price
$155,000
Sold Price
$122,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$33,000
-21.29%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 25, 1995
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
$76,800
Interest Rate
9.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$255,000 None Listed On Document
$227,000 None Listed On Document
$122,000 --
$122,000 --
$122,000 --
$96,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $242,250
Previous Owner $204,300
Previous Owner $76,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/07/2025 07/07/25 Sold $255,000 +2.2% $196 / Sq Ft
06/03/2025 06/03/25 Pending -- -- --
05/31/2025 05/31/25 For Sale $249,500 +9.9% $192 / Sq Ft
06/13/2022 06/13/22 Sold $227,000 -3.8% $175 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/16/2022 05/16/22 Pending -- -- --
05/10/2022 05/10/22 For Sale $236,000 +93.4% $182 / Sq Ft
01/25/2022 01/25/22 Sold $122,000 -21.3% $97 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/13/2021 12/13/21 Pending -- -- --
09/23/2021 09/23/21 For Sale $155,000 -- $123 / 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 $3,129 $20,567 $1,036 $19,531
2024 $3,129 $15,186 $877 $14,309
2023 $2,323 $15,186 $877 $14,309
2022 $2,323 $15,186 $877 $14,309
2021 $1,333 $10,330 $617 $9,713
2020 $1,434 $10,330 $617 $9,713
2019 $1,439 $11,519 $617 $10,902
2018 $1,138 $9,988 $538 $9,450
2017 $1,149 $9,988 $538 $9,450
2016 $1,586 $9,988 $538 $9,450
2015 $2,769 $13,657 $398 $13,259
2014 $2,743 $13,671 $412 $13,259
2013 $2,644 $13,671 $412 $13,259
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12380245

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-16-302-022-1024

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