$354,000
SOLD APR 24, 2026

609 E Thacker St Des Plaines, IL 60016

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,525 Sq Ft
1953 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 24, 2026

$232 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Laundry Room
  • Maine West High School Rated A-
  • Living Room
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of April 2026

Timeless Charm Meets Modern Peace of Mind in Des Plaines. For the first time in over 30 years, this cherished one-story ranch is ready for its next chapter. 609 E. Thacker is the ultimate canvas for your Pinterest-inspired dreams. Boasting "good bones" and fairly recent exterior updates-including a 2025 roof, 2023 gutters, 2024 blown in attic insulation and updated garage siding-this home is built to last. Inside, you'll find a thoughtful layout featuring a bright family room addition and a sun-drenched main living space. This is a cozy, inviting atmosphere that feels like "home" the moment you walk in. Enjoy the ease of single-level living with a spacious family room -perfect for gatherings or a quiet home office. The interior awaits your creative cosmetic touches to bring it into 2026. Whether you are looking for a perfect starter home or a stair-free sanctuary to downsize, this lovingly maintained Des Plaines beauty is a rare find.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michelle Petersen

Baird & Warner License #475202283 Listed on: 03/12/2026

Last Buyer's Agent

Cynthya Guinane

xr realty License #475204223

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,597

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Available

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,525 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room
  • Family or Dining Combination
  • Laundry Room

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Linoleum

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms

Schools

  • Maine West High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,597

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

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
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • LivingArea: 1525
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ FamRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick, Combination
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Yes, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • High School: Maine West High School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 8372
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2597
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 12, 2026
Closed on
Apr 23, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Michelle Petersen
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Cynthya Guinane
xr realty
List Price
$349,000
Sold Price
$354,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
1.43%
Views
167

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.91%
Original Mortgage
$254,000
Outstanding Balance
$254,000
Interest Rate
7.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$101,075

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 1994
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $354,000 Pro Title Group
Warranty Deed $139,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $254,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/24/2026 04/24/26 Sold $354,000 +1.4% $232 / Sq Ft
03/16/2026 03/16/26 Pending -- -- --
03/12/2026 03/12/26 For Sale $349,000 -- $229 / 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 $2,597 $31,000 $7,535 $23,465
2024 $2,597 $30,000 $6,279 $23,721
2023 $2,615 $30,000 $6,279 $23,721
2022 $2,615 $30,000 $6,279 $23,721
2021 $3,041 $26,627 $5,232 $21,395
2020 $2,785 $26,627 $5,232 $21,395
2019 $2,742 $29,918 $5,232 $24,686
2018 $3,052 $22,663 $4,604 $18,059
2017 $2,946 $22,663 $4,604 $18,059
2016 $3,540 $22,663 $4,604 $18,059
2015 $4,045 $19,723 $3,976 $15,747
2014 $3,878 $19,723 $3,976 $15,747
2013 $3,849 $19,723 $3,976 $15,747
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12588759

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-19-202-027-0000

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