NOT LISTED FOR SALE

616 E Prairie Ave Des Plaines, IL 60016

Estimated Value: $301,000 - $326,740

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,048 Sq Ft
$299/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 25, 2025

Last sale price $295,000 $281 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,098 / mo

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near park
  • Ranch Style House
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Terrace Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Patio

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 Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Side 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
  • Crawl Space
  • Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • 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 Sq Ft Lot

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

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 14, 2025
Closed on
Jul 24, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
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
$312,935

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$17,935
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.02%
Original Mortgage
$280,250
Outstanding Balance
$278,969
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$33,966

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 25, 2012
Closed on
Dec 7, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
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
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 24, 1999
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
$87,000
Interest Rate
7.28%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$295,000 None Listed On Document
$135,000 None Available
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$137,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $280,250
Previous Owner $87,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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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

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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 $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

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Donna Mundzic

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Donna Mundzic

    Keller Williams ONEChicago

    (847) 219-0891

    8 in this area

    130 Total Sales

    Donna Mundzic
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Peter Twardowski

    Plus Real Estate Services, Inc.

    (773) 297-0789

    1 in this area

    54 Total Sales

    Peter Twardowski
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    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Dotti Ellis

    RE/MAX Properties Northwest

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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

Illinois Cook County Des Plaines 60016

616 E Prairie Ave, Des Plaines, IL

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