$291,000
SOLD MAY 11, 2026

847 S 3rd Ave Des Plaines, IL 60016

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,363 Sq Ft
1953 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 11, 2026

$213 Per Sq Ft

32% Above List Price

18 on Market

Highlights

  • 1 Fireplace
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Laundry Room
  • Maine West High School Rated A-
  • Living Room
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of May 2026

Opportunity knocks! Bring your decorating ideas and vision to this home ready for its next chapter. This is the perfect opportunity to renovate, refresh, and truly make it your own. Ideally located just a short mile to town, Metra, restaurants, and shopping, this home offers both convenience and lifestyle. Enjoy nearby outdoor amenities with close proximity to Prairie Lakes Park District, adding even more appeal to this well-situated property. Home needs work and is being sold as-is by the Cook County Public Guardian's Office. A fantastic opportunity for investors or buyers-don't miss your chance to bring this home back to life!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kelly Janowiak

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #471012760 Listed on: 03/28/2026

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Amaliia Baturina

Your House Realty License #475203917

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,220

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 53 x 137

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,363 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Carpet
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Schools

  • Forest Elementary School
  • Algonquin Middle School
  • Maine West High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,220

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • LivingArea: 1363
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Forest Elementary School
  • High School: Maine West High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Algonquin Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 53 X 137
  • 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: 6219.72
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior
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Source: Public Records

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Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/11/2026 05/11/26 Sold $291,000 +32.3% $213 / Sq Ft
04/15/2026 04/15/26 Pending -- -- --
03/28/2026 03/28/26 For Sale $220,000 -- $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
2025 $6,072 $32,000 $6,535 $25,465
2024 $6,072 $29,000 $5,446 $23,554
2023 $5,878 $29,000 $5,446 $23,554
2022 $5,878 $29,000 $5,446 $23,554
2021 $6,539 $27,268 $4,356 $22,912
2020 $6,553 $27,268 $4,356 $22,912
2019 $6,493 $30,298 $4,356 $25,942
2018 $4,623 $21,642 $3,812 $17,830
2017 $4,573 $21,642 $3,812 $17,830
2016 $4,824 $21,642 $3,812 $17,830
2015 $4,253 $18,566 $3,267 $15,299
2014 $4,191 $18,566 $3,267 $15,299
2013 $4,057 $18,566 $3,267 $15,299
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12599914

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-20-101-065-0000

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