$295,000
SOLD JUL 25, 2025

616 E Prairie Ave Des Plaines, IL 60016

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,048 Sq Ft
1951 Built

Recently Sold

$281 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near park
  • Ranch Style House
  • Patio
  • Terrace Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of July 2025

Charming Brick Ranch in Prime Des Plaines Location! Nestled on a beautiful tree-lined street in a sought-after Des Plaines neighborhood, this delightful brick ranch offers comfort, character, and versatility. Featuring 2 bedrooms plus a family room that can easily function as a third bedroom, the home boasts hardwood floors throughout most of the living space. The formal living room with a wood-burning fireplace, is perfect for relaxing evenings. A spacious dining room just off the kitchen, ideal for entertaining or enjoying family meals. Step outside to a nice backyard-perfect for outdoor gatherings. Conveniently located just over half a mile to Terrace Elementary and 1 1/2 miles to Maine West High School, and only 1 mile to the Des Plaines Metra station. With endless potential, bring your decorating ideas and make this home your own!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Donna Mundzic

Keller Williams ONEChicago License #475107489 Listed on: 06/14/2025

Keller Williams ONEChicago

Last Buyer's Agent

Peter Twardowski

Plus Real Estate Services, Inc. License #471008060

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,926

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 60 x 116 x 66 x 142
  • Irregular Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,048 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Attached Fireplace Door
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Property is near park

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,926

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

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: 1951
  • Age: 71-80 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, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 1048
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair,Unfinished
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Irregular Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Baseboard
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, In Unit
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 60 X 116 X 66 X 142
  • 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: 4926
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 14, 2025
Closed on
Jul 24, 2025
Sold by
Ciasnocha Donna
Bought by
Miezin Adrian P
Seller's Agent
Donna Mundzic
Keller Williams ONEChicago
Buyer's Agent
Peter Twardowski
Plus Real Estate Services, Inc.
List Price
$299,900
Sold Price
$295,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-1.63%
Views
48
Current Estimated Value
$301,006

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$6,006
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.69%
Original Mortgage
$280,250
Outstanding Balance
$279,742
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$21,264

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 25, 2012
Closed on
Dec 7, 2012
Sold by
Mcgrath Eleanor E
Bought by
Ciasnocha Donna
Seller's Agent
Dotti Ellis
RE/MAX Properties Northwest
Buyer's Agent
Donna Mundzic
Keller Williams ONEChicago
List Price
$149,000
Sold Price
$135,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-9.4%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.38%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 20, 2001
Sold by
Mcgrath Eleanor E and Mcgrath David B
Bought by
Declaration Mcgrant Eleanor E and Eleanor E Mcgrant Declaration Of Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 24, 1999
Sold by
Opperman Charles Edward and Opperman Janet Ellen
Bought by
Mcgrath Eleanor E and Mcgrath David B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$87,000
Interest Rate
7.28%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $295,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $135,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Warranty Deed $137,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $280,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $87,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/25/2025 07/25/25 Sold $295,000 -1.6% $281 / Sq Ft
06/17/2025 06/17/25 Pending -- -- --
06/14/2025 06/14/25 For Sale $299,900 +122.1% $286 / Sq Ft
12/10/2012 12/10/12 Sold $135,000 -9.4% $129 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/07/2012 11/07/12 Pending -- -- --
10/25/2012 10/25/12 For Sale $149,000 -- $142 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

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
2025 $4,926 $26,000 $6,966 $19,034
2024 $4,926 $22,000 $5,805 $16,195
2023 $4,781 $22,000 $5,805 $16,195
2022 $4,781 $22,000 $5,805 $16,195
2021 $4,537 $18,090 $4,644 $13,446
2020 $4,529 $18,090 $4,644 $13,446
2019 $4,487 $20,101 $4,644 $15,457
2018 $4,695 $19,134 $4,063 $15,071
2017 $4,630 $19,134 $4,063 $15,071
2016 $4,623 $19,134 $4,063 $15,071
2015 $3,900 $15,523 $3,483 $12,040
2014 $3,834 $15,523 $3,483 $12,040
2013 $4,480 $15,523 $3,483 $12,040
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12391063

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-18-405-022-0000