$229,000 - $244,000
RENTED JUL 8, 2025
1 Bed
1 Bath
850 Sq Ft
$276 Price per Sq Ft

Last Sold June 13, 2025

Last sale price $239,000 $281 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,618/month

Highlights

  • Party Room
  • 3-minute walk to Des Plaines Station
  • Balcony
  • Maine West High School Rated A-
  • Elevator
  • Soaking Tub

About This Home

As of July 2025

Live in the heart of Downtown Metropolitan Square in Des Plaines! This beautifully updated and freshly painted unit offers style, comfort, and unbeatable convenience. Enjoy in-unit laundry, a heated underground garage space, additional storage in the basement, and a large private balcony - perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Enjoy walking to the Metra station, library, city hall, coffee shops, restaurants, grocery stores, the Historic Des Plaines Theatre, and the Shop & Save store! Located in a prime, quiet downtown Des Plaines area, you're just steps from European shops, dining, and shopping, with quick access to highways 294, 90, and 94, O'Hare Airport, and more. Rent includes: heat, gas, water, basic cable, storage, and one garage parking space. Additional garage spaces available conveniently located right behind the building. Located in a secure, well-managed building, this clean and move-in ready home offers a vibrant, walkable lifestyle in one of Des Plaines' most desirable communities.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Cristina Timbalist

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475181171 Listed on: 06/16/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Renter's Agent

Cristina Timbalist

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475181171 Listed on: 06/16/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,283

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Property Attached
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 850 Sq Ft Home
  • Blinds
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Intercom

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Potential Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Radiant Heating System
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Handicap Shower
  • Property is near a bus stop

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property Available on 6/16/25
  • Rent includes cable TV, gas, heat, water, parking, scavenger, security, security system, exterior maintenance, lawn care, storage lockers, snow removal
  • 12 Month Lease Term

Community Details

Overview

  • 72 Units
  • Kelly Monroy Association, Phone Number (312) 329-8538
  • Metropolitan Square Subdivision
  • Property managed by GNP Property Management
  • 7-Story Property

Amenities

  • Party Room
  • Elevator
  • Package Room
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Pets up to 99 lbs
  • Limit on the number of pets
  • Pet Size Limit
  • Pet Deposit Required
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,283

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Rental Info

  • Available Date: 2025-06-16
  • Lease Term: 12 Months
  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Rental Price: 1950
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Fees/Approvals: Move-in Fee,Refundable Damage Deposit
  • Max Pet Weight: 99

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • EntryLevel: 6
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Subdivision Name: Metropolitan Square
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Age: 16-20 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
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily
  • Stories: 7

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • LivingArea: 850
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Stories Total: 7
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Bathroom Amenities: Accessible Shower,Soaking Tub
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Window Features: Blinds
  • Flooring: Vinyl

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • List Price: 1950
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiant
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Additional Pet Rent, Cats OK, Deposit Required, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Size Limit
  • Association Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Elevator(s), Storage, On Site Manager/Engineer, Party Room, Receiving Room, Bell Telephone, Intercom, Public Bus, School Bus
  • Rent Includes: Cable TV, Gas, Heat, Water, Parking, Scavenger, Security, Security System, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Storage Lockers, Snow Removal
  • Management: Manager Off-site
  • Management Company: GNP Property Management
  • Management Contact Name: Kelly Monroy
  • Management Phone: 312-329-8538

Schools

  • Elementary School: Central Elementary School
  • High School: Maine West High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Chippewa Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 62

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: INTEGRAL
  • Rural (Y/N): N

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 72

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 16, 2025
Closed on
Jun 17, 2025
Sold by
Kober Steven A
Bought by
Paras Group Llc
Seller's Agent
Cristina Timbalist
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Cristina Timbalist
Coldwell Banker Realty
Sold Price
$1,950
Views
13
Current Estimated Value
$228,352

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$226,402
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-29.57%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 1, 2021
Closed on
Oct 6, 2021
Sold by
Val Property Holdings Llc
Bought by
Kober Steve
Seller's Agent
Dawn Mikulski
@properties Christie?s International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Pamela Sikora-Lasch
Weichert Realtors Ambassador
List Price
$194,000
Sold Price
$187,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,500
-3.35%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.87%
Original Mortgage
$75,000
Interest Rate
2.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 12, 2016
Sold by
Val Properties Llc Metro 608C
Bought by
Val Property Holdings Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2015
Sold by
Mcneal Van A and Mcneal Lisa R
Bought by
Val Properties Llc Metro 608C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 2006
Sold by
Ruffolo Serafino and Ruffolo Mirella R
Bought by
Mcneal Van A and Mcneal Lisa R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 2006
Sold by
Metropolitan Square Residential Inc
Bought by
Ruffolo Serafino and Ruffolo Mirella

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$95,000
Interest Rate
7.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Paras Group Llc $239,000 Chicago Title
Kober Steve $187,500 Attorneys Ttl Guaranty Fund
Val Property Holdings Llc -- None Available
Val Properties Llc Metro 608C -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Mcneal Van A $218,500 Multiple
Ruffolo Serafino $204,500 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Kober Steve $75,000
Previous Owner Ruffolo Serafino $95,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/08/2025 07/08/25 Rented $1,950 0.0% --
07/04/2025 07/04/25 Off Market $1,950 -- --
06/16/2025 06/16/25 For Rent $1,950 0.0% --
06/13/2025 06/13/25 Sold $239,000 +8.7% $281 / Sq Ft
05/10/2025 05/10/25 Pending -- -- --
05/07/2025 05/07/25 For Sale $219,900 +17.3% $259 / Sq Ft
10/19/2021 10/19/21 Sold $187,500 -3.4% --
09/09/2021 09/09/21 Pending -- -- --
07/01/2021 07/01/21 For Sale $194,000 -- --
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
2024 $4,283 $16,245 $245 $16,000
2023 $4,180 $16,245 $245 $16,000
2022 $4,180 $16,245 $245 $16,000
2021 $2,490 $11,431 $199 $11,232
2020 $2,517 $11,431 $199 $11,232
2019 $2,505 $12,739 $199 $12,540
2018 $2,320 $11,192 $176 $11,016
2017 $2,296 $11,192 $176 $11,016
2016 $2,416 $11,192 $176 $11,016
2015 $1,821 $8,648 $135 $8,513
2014 $1,799 $8,648 $135 $8,513
2013 -- $8,648 $135 $8,513
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12394856

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-17-415-043-1056