Johnson Maliekkal
Realta Real Estate
(833) 554-1189
101 Total Sales
8 in Des Plaines
$265K - $1M Price Range
968 Walter Ave Des Plaines, IL 60016
Des Plaines AreaEstimated Value: $691,000 - $804,000
5
Beds
3
Baths
3,223
Sq Ft
$232/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Wood Flooring
- Attic
- Maine West High School Rated A-
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Mud Room
About This Home
As of September 2022Welcome to 968 Walter Avenue! This stunning home is perfect for entertaining as well as every day living. Prepare to be wowed by the wrap-around front porch as you enter the home. A first-floor bedroom, full bath, formal living room, dining room, kitchen, mudroom, and spacious family room with 10-foot ceilings, fireplace, and windows galore round out the first floor. Upstairs you will find your private oasis in the spectacular primary bedroom with wood-beam cathedral ceilings, walk-in closet, and en suite bathroom with jetted tub and separate shower. There are 3 more bedrooms and a guest bath on this level plus the washer/dryer which makes doing laundry a breeze! Need more space? Don't miss the insulated, heated/air conditioned third-floor attic ready for your finishing touches. There's more space in the basement, 2.5 car heated garage with pull-down staircase to the attic. Outside you'll find the flagstone front walk and back patio, shed, natural gas grill, and large yard. Situated on a beautiful tree-lined street and conveniently located within walking distance to the Metra, library, downtown Des Plaines, parks and close to the Prairie Lakes Community Center, this home has it all!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Coldwell Banker Realty License #475160616 Listed on: 07/15/2022
Last Buyer's Agent
@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475172544
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $9,218
Year Built
- Built in 1952
Lot Details
- 12,197 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 88x141
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Heated Garage
- Garage Transmitter
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- Parking Space is Owned
Home Design
- Asphalt Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 3,223 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Gas Log Fireplace
- Mud Room
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Office
- Wood Flooring
- Unfinished Basement
- Partial Basement
- Attic
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5 Potential Bedrooms
- Main Floor Bedroom
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on upper level
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Patio
- Shed
- Outdoor Grill
- Porch
Schools
- Forest Elementary School
- Algonquin Middle School
- Maine West High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Two Heating Systems
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- 200+ Amp Service
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 30, 2025
Sold by
Hornish Christopher D and Hornish Stephanie M
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 15, 2022
Closed on
Sep 26, 2022
Sold by
Focht Michelle
Bought by
Hornish Christopher Douglas and Hornish Stephanie M
Seller's Agent
Stacey Corcoran
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Bradley Slater
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$609,000
Sold Price
$620,000
Premium/Discount to List
$11,000
1.81%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.91%
Original Mortgage
$496,000
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 27, 2021
Sold by
Focht Michelle and Monti Michelle
Bought by
Focht Michelle and Mckeogh John
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 19, 2011
Sold by
Dornseif William J and Dornseif Jodi A
Bought by
Monti Michelle
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
4.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 16, 1996
Sold by
Ruge William E
Bought by
Diorio Jodi A and Dornseif William J
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Des Plaines, IL
-
Johnson Maliekkal
-
Marla Schneider
Marla Schneider
Coldwell Banker Realty
(224) 258-0591
253 Total Sales
3 in Des Plaines
$210K - $295K Price Range
-
Mary Aloisio
Mary Aloisio
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(773) 365-9681
154 Total Sales
4 in Des Plaines
$285K - $525K Price Range
-
Joan Burny
Joan Burny
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(224) 271-9502
77 Total Sales
2 in Des Plaines
$304K - $430K Price Range
-
Kathy O'Sullivan
Kathy O'Sullivan
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
(224) 357-2459
67 Total Sales
3 in Des Plaines
$230K - $265K Price Range
-
Timothy Soltys
Timothy Soltys
Online Brokers Inc.
(630) 521-3579
73 Total Sales
1 in Des Plaines
$316,000 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| -- | None Listed On Document | ||
| Hornish Christopher Douglas | $620,000 | Fidelity National Title | |
| Focht Michelle | -- | -- | |
| Monti Michelle | $540,000 | None Available | |
| Diorio Jodi A | $142,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $80,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | Hornish Christopher Douglas | $496,000 | |
| Closed | Monti Michelle | $150,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/28/2022 09/28/22 | Sold | $620,000 | +1.8% | $192 / Sq Ft |
| 08/01/2022 08/01/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/15/2022 07/15/22 | For Sale | $609,000 | -- | $189 / 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 | $11,254 | $61,000 | $11,246 | $49,754 |
| 2024 | $11,254 | $46,000 | $9,372 | $36,628 |
| 2023 | $10,956 | $46,000 | $9,372 | $36,628 |
| 2022 | $10,956 | $46,000 | $9,372 | $36,628 |
| 2021 | $9,306 | $33,606 | $7,497 | $26,109 |
| 2020 | $9,218 | $33,606 | $7,497 | $26,109 |
| 2019 | $10,968 | $44,183 | $7,497 | $36,686 |
| 2018 | $10,310 | $37,911 | $6,560 | $31,351 |
| 2017 | $10,146 | $37,911 | $6,560 | $31,351 |
| 2016 | $9,841 | $37,911 | $6,560 | $31,351 |
| 2015 | $13,137 | $46,077 | $5,623 | $40,454 |
| 2014 | $12,876 | $46,077 | $5,623 | $40,454 |
| 2013 | $12,538 | $46,077 | $5,623 | $40,454 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Stacey Corcoran
Seller's Agent in 2022
Stacey Corcoran
Coldwell Banker Realty
(847) 609-9506
12 Total Sales
-
Bradley Slater
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Bradley Slater
@ Properties
(818) 272-1005
33 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 11458546
APN: 09-17-311-017-0000
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