NOT LISTED FOR SALE

972 Howard Ave Des Plaines, IL 60018

Estimated Value: $452,604

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,071 Sq Ft
$219/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 10, 2025

Last sale price $430,000 $208 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,085 / mo

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Community Lake
  • Property is near park
  • Maine West High School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of September 2025

CHARMING 3 BEDROOM 2 FULL BATH CAPE COD WITH A SECOND FLOOR LOFT AREA THAT WILL MAKE A PERFECT READING OR COMPUTER AREA FOR THE KIDS. THE FIRST FLOOR FEATURES A COZY LIVING ROOM AND A SEPARATE DINING ROOM. THERE IS AN EATIN KITCHEN THAT OPENS TO THE LARGE 1ST FLOOR FAMILY ROOM WITH DOORS THAT LEAD TO A BEAUTIFUL DECK. THE SECOND FLOOR HAS THREE GOOD SIZE BEDROOMS, AND A FULL BATH WITH A DOUBLE BOWL VANITY AND A WALIN SHOWER. THERE IS A 1ST FLOOR LAUNDRY ROOM/ MUD ROOM. THE PARTIAL BASEMENT HAS YOUR MECHANICALS AND SOME STORAGE SPACE. THERE IS AN OVERSIZED 2 1/2 DETACHED GARAGE WITH AN INTERIOR STAIRCASE THAT LEADS TO AN UNFINISHED ATTIC THAT HAS LOADS OF STORAGE. ALL OF THIS AND IT IS LOCATED ACROSS THE STREET FROM LAKE PARK THAT HAS GOLF, FOOTGOLF, PADDLE, BOATS, KAYAKS AND THE FOXTAIL ON THE LAKE RESTAURANT.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Lohens

RE/MAX Properties Northwest License #475139093 Listed on: 07/25/2025

RE/MAX Properties Northwest

Last Buyer's Agent

Jacqueline Alter

Redfin Corporation License #475170587

Redfin Corporation

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,426

Year Built

  • Built in 1946

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50x145
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,071 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Window Screens
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Loft
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Property is near park

Community Details

  • Community Lake

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,426

Year Built

Built in 1946

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cape Cod
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1.5 Story
  • Year Built: 1946
  • 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

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Dryer
  • Basement: Unfinished, Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 2071
  • Room Type: Loft, Deck, Utility Room-Lower Level
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2.5

Utilities

  • Sewer: Storm Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X145
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • 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: 8425.89
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 25, 2025
Closed on
Sep 12, 2025
Sold by
Rebecca L Sisson Trust and Sisson Rebecca
Bought by
Al Prop Llc
Seller's Agent
Michael Lohens
RE/MAX Properties Northwest
Buyer's Agent
Jacqueline Alter
Redfin Corporation
List Price
$389,900
Sold Price
$430,000
Premium/Discount to List
$40,100
10.28%
Views
60
Current Estimated Value
$452,604

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$22,604
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.76%
Original Mortgage
$258,000
Outstanding Balance
$258,000
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$194,604

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 8, 2019
Sold by
Sisson Rebecca L and Charles W Sisson Family Trust
Bought by
Sisson Rebecca L and Rebecca L Sisson Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 18, 2019
Sold by
Sisson Rebecca L
Bought by
Sisson Rebecca L and Charles W Sisson Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 2014
Sold by
Sisson Rebecca L and Sisson Charles W
Bought by
Sisson Rebecca L and Rebecca L Sisson Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 24, 2008
Sold by
Sisson Charles W
Bought by
Sisson Charles W and Sisson Rebecca L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
6.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 9, 2004
Sold by
Sisson Charles W and Sisson Rebecca L
Bought by
Sisson Charles W and Charles W Sisson Trust
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Al Prop Llc $430,000 None Listed On Document
Sisson Rebecca L -- Attorney
Sisson Rebecca L -- Attorney
Sisson Rebecca L -- None Available
Sisson Charles W -- None Available
Sisson Charles W -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Al Prop Llc $258,000
Previous Owner Sisson Charles W $250,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/10/2025 09/10/25 Sold $430,000 0.0% $208 / Sq Ft
07/28/2025 07/28/25 Pending -- -- --
07/28/2025 07/28/25 Off Market $430,000 -- --
07/25/2025 07/25/25 For Sale $389,900 -- $188 / 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 $8,426 $46,000 $5,475 $40,525
2024 $8,426 $29,928 $4,745 $25,183
2023 $8,223 $31,958 $4,745 $27,213
2022 $8,223 $31,958 $4,745 $27,213
2021 $6,979 $22,706 $6,205 $16,501
2020 $6,862 $22,706 $6,205 $16,501
2019 $6,866 $25,513 $6,205 $19,308
2018 $8,803 $29,436 $5,475 $23,961
2017 $8,648 $29,436 $5,475 $23,961
2016 $8,180 $29,436 $5,475 $23,961
2015 $7,804 $28,437 $4,745 $23,692
2014 $7,655 $28,437 $4,745 $23,692
2013 $7,447 $28,437 $4,745 $23,692
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12429312

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-29-101-045-0000

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