$443,579
SOLD APR 10, 2025

765 E Prairie Ave Des Plaines, IL 60016

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,118 Sq Ft
5,227 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$209 Per Sq Ft

11% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Security System
  • Terrace Elementary School Rated A-
  • Patio
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of April 2025

MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED - BEST AND HIGHEST DUE BY 9AM ON MONDAY 3/10. Don't miss this opportunity to own a beautifully maintained bungalow in a prime Des Plaines location! Step into the welcoming front foyer and take in the elegant hardwood floors and crown molding that flow throughout the home. The spacious living room, anchored by a timeless wood-burning fireplace, is perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Host gatherings in the formal dining room, and enjoy cooking in the updated chef's kitchen, featuring stylish shaker cabinetry, quartz counters, a chic tile backsplash, and stainless steel appliances. Upstairs, you'll find three generously sized bedrooms and a spa-inspired full bathroom with a step-in shower. The finished basement offers even more living space with a cozy family room, a second full bathroom, a dedicated storage room, and a laundry room. Step outside to your private, fenced backyard with a patio-perfect for outdoor entertaining or relaxing. The detached 2.5-car garage provides plenty of parking and additional storage. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, parks, and top-rated schools, with easy access to major highways. A preferred lender offers a reduced interest rate for this listing. Schedule your showing today and make this home yours!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melissa Kingsbury

Redfin Corporation License #475177202

Redfin Corporation

Last Buyer's Agent

Charese David

Compass License #471015795

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,173

Year Built

  • Built in 1929

Lot Details

  • 5,227 Sq Ft Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,118 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage Room
  • Unfinished Attic

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Water Purifier is Owned

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,173

Year Built

Built in 1929

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Bungalow
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Water Purifier Owned
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 706
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • LivingArea: 2118
  • Other Equipment: Security System, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Storage
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2118
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1400
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 1412
  • Basement Sq Ft: 706
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 2118
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 706
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 706
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick
  • List Price: 399900
  • OtherStructures: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Off Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: In Unit, Sink
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • 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
  • Middle/Junior School District: 62

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Dimensions: 1400
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8173
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/10/2025 04/10/25 Sold $443,579 +10.9% $209 / Sq Ft
03/11/2025 03/11/25 Pending -- -- --
03/07/2025 03/07/25 For Sale $399,900 +11.7% $189 / Sq Ft
11/30/2021 11/30/21 Sold $358,000 -14.8% $256 / Sq Ft
10/06/2021 10/06/21 For Sale -- -- --
10/05/2021 10/05/21 Pending -- -- --
08/18/2021 08/18/21 For Sale $420,000 +187.7% $300 / Sq Ft
09/27/2012 09/27/12 Sold $146,000 -18.9% $104 / Sq Ft
05/11/2012 05/11/12 Pending -- -- --
02/27/2012 02/27/12 Price Changed $180,000 -5.3% $129 / Sq Ft
02/14/2012 02/14/12 Price Changed $190,000 -5.0% $136 / Sq Ft
01/30/2012 01/30/12 Price Changed $200,000 -4.8% $143 / Sq Ft
01/24/2012 01/24/12 Price Changed $210,000 -4.5% $150 / Sq Ft
01/17/2012 01/17/12 Price Changed $220,000 -2.2% $157 / Sq Ft
01/05/2012 01/05/12 For Sale $225,000 -- $161 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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 $7,977 $32,321 $4,013 $28,308
2023 $7,977 $32,321 $4,013 $28,308
2022 $7,977 $32,321 $4,013 $28,308
2021 $6,379 $24,082 $3,210 $20,872
2020 $6,340 $24,082 $3,210 $20,872
2019 $6,278 $26,758 $3,210 $23,548
2018 $6,190 $24,134 $2,808 $21,326
2017 $6,099 $24,134 $2,808 $21,326
2016 $6,012 $24,134 $2,808 $21,326
2015 $6,408 $21,195 $2,407 $18,788
2014 $6,272 $21,195 $2,407 $18,788
2013 $6,116 $21,195 $2,407 $18,788
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $403,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $250,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $109,450 New Conventional
Previous Owner $309,065 FHA
Previous Owner $300,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $115,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $444,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $358,000 Fidelity National Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $146,000 Fidelity National Title
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer $100,000 Lawyers Title Insurance Corp
Source: Public Records

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12297389

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-18-410-002-0000