$255,000
SOLD MAY 19, 2026

659 S Des Plaines River Rd Unit 2A Des Plaines, IL 60016

Des Plaines Area
2 Beds
2 Baths
-- Sq Ft
1972 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 19, 2026

2% Below List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • 4-minute walk to Des Plaines Station
  • Wood Flooring
  • Maine West High School Rated A-
  • Lock-and-Leave Community
  • End Unit

About This Home

As of May 2026

Bright, Beautiful, Corner (more windows) - 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Condo - located in the Heart of a Growing Downtown Des Plaines. Sparkling Clean, Spacious. This Home features - a Open concept living - great for entertaining. Large Living Room combined with Dinning Room. Kitchen with space for Breakfast Table, Pantry, and New Stainless Steel Appliances. Beautiful Harwood Floor throughout Living Room, Dining Room and the Kitchen. Large, West facing windows pours Lots of Natural Light into the Unit. Private, Covered Balcony off the Dining area - great for grilling, reading, or coffee - overlooking River Street. Split Bedroom floor plan is highlighted by a king sized primary Suite with Beautiful, Updated Bathroom and deep Walk In Closet. 2nd Bedroom has also generous size Closet. Very nice floor plan offers comfort and privacy. Only 4 units on this floor. Laundry Room on the some Floor. 1 large Storage Space # 21 (on the first floor). 2 Parking Spots: one - Heated Garage Space # 6 and one Outdoor # 2A (in front of the garage). Assessment includes: Water, Heat, Cooking Gas, Trash, Common Insurance, Common Maintenance & Snow Removal. Incredible Location - Walking Distance to Metra Station, Peace Stops, Shopping, Restaurants, Library, Elementary School, Des Plaines Theater & Exercise Facilities. Easy Access to all Expressways & O'Hare Airport! Near: Rosemont Entertainment Center, Theater, Casino, Chicago Outlet, Nature Trails, Recreation Center, Swimming & more. Welcome Home!!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Krystyna Stachurska

Stachurska Real Estate, Inc. License #471004861 Listed on: 04/21/2026

Last Buyer's Agent

Cristina Panagopoulos

Compass License #475186042

Compass

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,878

Year Built

  • Built in 1972 | Remodeled in 2023

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • Landscaped Professionally

HOA Fees

  • $316 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Assigned Parking

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Screens
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Storage
  • Laundry Room
  • Intercom

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Luxury Vinyl Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, gas, insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 21 Units
  • Manager Association, Phone Number (773) 792-3000
  • Mid-Rise Community
  • Sherwood House Subdivision
  • Property managed by Troy Realty
  • Lock-and-Leave Community
  • 6-Story Property

Amenities

  • Coin Laundry
  • Community Storage Space

Pet Policy

  • Pets up to 10 lbs
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,878

Year Built

Built in 1972 | Remodeled in 2023

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$316 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo,Mid Rise (4-6 Stories)
  • Ownership: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 2
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo,Mid Rise (4-6 Stories)
  • Subdivision Name: Sherwood House
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2023
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 6
  • Year Renovated: 2023

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Elevator, Storage
  • Other Equipment: Intercom, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Balcony/Porch/Lanai, Foyer
  • Stories Total: 6
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl

Exterior Features

  • Common Walls: End Unit
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Assigned, Owned, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Radiant
  • Laundry Features: Common Area
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 316
  • Association Amenities: Coin Laundry, Elevator in Residence, Storage, Security Door Lock(s)
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager On-site,Monday through Friday
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Troy Realty
  • Management Contact Name: Manager
  • Management Phone: 773-792-3000

Fee Information

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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3878.38
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 21

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 21, 2026
Closed on
May 13, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Krystyna Stachurska
Stachurska Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Cristina Panagopoulos
Compass
List Price
$259,900
Sold Price
$255,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-1.89%
Views
84

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.82%
Original Mortgage
$247,350
Interest Rate
0.0675%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 26, 2025
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 24, 2024
Closed on
Mar 4, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Elena Frankel
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Matthew Liss
Mark Allen Realty ERA Powered
List Price
$210,000
Sold Price
$237,000
Premium/Discount to List
$27,000
12.86%
Views
100

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.26%
Original Mortgage
$181,600
Interest Rate
0.0663%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 19, 2020
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
$162,450
Interest Rate
0.036%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 2016
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
$130,000
Interest Rate
0.0387%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 2015
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 2014
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 2013
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 7, 2013
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 2012
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 14, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 4, 2002
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
$156,750
Interest Rate
0.0575%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 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
$67,500
Interest Rate
0.0776%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 1995
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 $255,000 Chicago Title
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $227,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $171,000 Altima Title Llc
Warranty Deed $145,000 First American Title
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $22,000 None Available
Trustee Deed -- None Available
Special Warranty Deed $75,500 None Available
Legal Action Court Order -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $165,000 Burnet Title Llc
Warranty Deed $117,500 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $247,350 New Conventional
Closed $181,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $162,450 New Conventional
Previous Owner $130,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $170,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $156,750 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $67,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/19/2026 05/19/26 Sold $255,000 -1.9% --
04/26/2026 04/26/26 Pending -- -- --
04/21/2026 04/21/26 For Sale $259,900 +9.7% --
03/08/2024 03/08/24 Sold $237,000 +12.9% -- View Prior Sale
01/28/2024 01/28/24 Pending -- -- --
01/24/2024 01/24/24 For Sale $210,000 -- --
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 $3,878 $18,830 $596 $18,234
2024 $3,878 $14,710 $530 $14,180
2023 $3,785 $14,710 $530 $14,180
2022 $3,785 $14,710 $530 $14,180
2021 $4,096 $13,325 $430 $12,895
2020 $4,027 $13,325 $430 $12,895
2019 $3,996 $14,849 $430 $14,419
2018 $2,170 $7,257 $381 $6,876
2017 $2,132 $7,257 $381 $6,876
2016 $1,323 $7,257 $381 $6,876
2015 $1,702 $8,253 $341 $7,912
2014 $2,442 $8,253 $341 $7,912
2013 $1,623 $8,253 $341 $7,912
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12625462

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-16-303-024-1003

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