Liliana Carpio
Century 21 Universal
(844) 277-9891
20 Total Sales
1 in Des Plaines
$369,000 Price
856 Margret St Des Plaines, IL 60016
Des Plaines AreaEstimated Value: $385,690
3
Beds
1
Bath
1,126
Sq Ft
$343/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Property is near park
- Breakfast Room
- Crown Molding
- Wood Flooring
- Lower Floor Utility Room
- Living Room
About This Home
As of September 2025Lovingly and tastefully maintained 1926 house with original crown molding, woodwork and doorplates. This home has the charm of a nearly 100 year old house with the central air and efficiencies for today's living. Breakfast nook addition has windows on three sides showing incredibly beautiful back yard with statuary, water fountain and a variety of planting beds. Open second floor upstairs can be configured for 3 separate spaces. Full dry basement has lots of room for storage and work/utility areas. Located in Westfield Gardens neighborhood in mature tree lined street. Close to downtown amenities - theatre, shopping, restaurants, library, METRA/PACE and 294/90 highways. Award winning Des Plaines Park District Prairie Lakes is nearby withinside gym, workout center, lap and therapy pools along with outdoor walking path, adventure golf, soccer and volleyball fields. House is sold As Is.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Keller Williams Thrive License #471007126 Listed on: 08/02/2025
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $6,245
Year Built
- Built in 1925
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 40 x 185
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
Home Design
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,126 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Crown Molding
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Lower Floor Utility Room
- Laundry Room
- Storage Room
- Wood Flooring
- Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Breakfast Room
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Parking
- 2 Parking Spaces
- Parking Available
- Driveway
- Off-Street Parking
Location
- Property is near park
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Lake Michigan Water
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 2, 2025
Closed on
Aug 18, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Mary Childers
Keller Williams Thrive
Buyer's Agent
Craig Fallico
Baird & Warner
List Price
$360,000
Sold Price
$370,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
2.78%
Views
8
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$15,690
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.67%
Original Mortgage
$199,900
Outstanding Balance
$198,131
Interest Rate
6.74%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$187,559
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 30, 1996
Sold by
Bought by
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Des Plaines, IL
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Liliana Carpio
-
Kamran Kaba
Kamran Kaba
Real Broker LLC
(217) 993-9257
2 Total Sales
1 in Des Plaines
$323,000 Price
-
Chris Vernald
Chris Vernald
Engel & Voelkers Chicago
(708) 859-7250
165 Total Sales
2 in Des Plaines
$400K - $415K Price Range
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Holly Connors
Holly Connors
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(773) 985-2352
758 Total Sales
11 in Des Plaines
$201K - $645K Price Range
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Jason Rosenberg
Jason Rosenberg
Responds QuicklyInfiniti Properties, Inc.
(833) 324-4132
174 Total Sales
2 in Des Plaines
$383K - $415K Price Range
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Nancy Karp
Nancy Karp
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(224) 287-9730
80 Total Sales
1 in Des Plaines
$274,000 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $370,000 | None Listed On Document | ||
| $163,500 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $199,900 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/03/2025 09/03/25 | Sold | $370,000 | +2.8% | $329 / Sq Ft |
| 08/03/2025 08/03/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/02/2025 08/02/25 | For Sale | $360,000 | -- | $320 / 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 | $6,245 | $28,000 | $6,696 | $21,304 |
| 2024 | $6,245 | $27,000 | $5,580 | $21,420 |
| 2023 | $6,067 | $27,000 | $5,580 | $21,420 |
| 2022 | $6,067 | $27,000 | $5,580 | $21,420 |
| 2021 | $4,545 | $18,117 | $4,464 | $13,653 |
| 2020 | $4,537 | $18,117 | $4,464 | $13,653 |
| 2019 | $4,494 | $20,130 | $4,464 | $15,666 |
| 2018 | $4,477 | $18,406 | $3,906 | $14,500 |
| 2017 | $4,416 | $18,406 | $3,906 | $14,500 |
| 2016 | $4,421 | $18,406 | $3,906 | $14,500 |
| 2015 | $3,942 | $15,664 | $3,348 | $12,316 |
| 2014 | $3,875 | $15,664 | $3,348 | $12,316 |
| 2013 | $3,761 | $15,664 | $3,348 | $12,316 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Mary Childers
Seller's Agent in 2025
Mary Childers
Keller Williams Thrive
(847) 322-3885
85 Total Sales
-
Craig Fallico
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Craig Fallico
Baird & Warner
(847) 226-0834
806 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12431602
APN: 09-20-103-024-0000
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