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Sold on 07/23/2014
James Grady of RE/MAX Suburban
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1553 E Walnut Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016

$251,000

Last sold 07/23/2014 after 54 Days

  • 4

    bed

  • 2

    bath

  • 1,942

    Sqft ($129/Sqft)

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About 1553 E Walnut Ave

Property type House
Year built 1904
HOA fee $0/month
Parking 2 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
You'll enjoy this great 2 story home w/ lots of room for the whole family! New siding & roof in 2011, updated eat in kit, 1st floor bath, sep dining rm w/built-in cabinets, living rm w/ ofc area, bdrm or den on 1st fl, large master bdrm w/walk in closet, front bdrm has two huge closets - one could be a second bath, 2 car det garage off alley, plus a parking space off street on side of hse. Lot 50x150!! Shows Great!!
Listed by
Listing Agent - James Grady
Listing Office - RE/MAX Suburban
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#08629825 • last updated 12 years ago
Movoto checked MRED for data 18 hours ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air
Heating Gas, Forced Air
Levels/Style Farmhouse
MLS # 8629825
Type Detached Single
SqFt 1942
Property Tax $ 6043
Master HOA Fee No
Year Built 1904
HOA Fee Not Applicable
Interior
Dining Room Separate
Basement Cellar, Exterior Access, Full
Total # of Rooms 8
Kitchen Eating Area-Table Space
Other Room(s) Office
Accessibility Features No
Appliances Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
Interior Features Hardwood Floors
Exterior
Exterior Features Deck, Storage Shed
Foundation Brick
Exterior Brick
Roof Asphalt/Glass (Rolled)
Parking Desc Garage
# Parking Spaces 2
Garage Desc Detached
Lot Desc Less Than 0.25 Acre
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Desc Sewer-Public
Water Source Lake Michigan
Electricity Circuit Breakers
Location
County Cook
Elementary School CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Middle School ALGONQUIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
High School District 207
Elementary School District 62
Middle School District 62
High School MAINE WEST HIGH SCHOOL
Directions THACKER TO CORA SOUTH TO WALNUT WEST- WALNUT IS ONE-WAY FROM CORA
APN 9202170060000
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  • Aug 2014
    Public Records
  • Aug 14, 2014 Sold
    $251,000
  • Jul 2014
    mls logo MLS # 08629825
  • Jul 24, 2014 Sold
    $251,000 (+0.8%)
  • Jun 4, 2014 Contingent
    —
  • May 30, 2014 Listed
    $249,000 (-4.2%)
  • May 2014
    mls logo MLS # 08560760
  • May 30, 2014 Cancelled
    —
  • May 22, 2014 Contingent
    —
  • Apr 22, 2014 Price Change
    $260,000 (-7.1%)
  • Mar 18, 2014 Listed
    $279,900
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2023
    $8,354 +2.8%
    $35,000
  • 2022
    $8,126 +61.7%
    $35,000 +77.81%
  • 2021
    $5,027 +0.3%
    $19,684
  • 2020
    $5,011 +1.0%
    $19,684 -10.0%
  • 2019
    $4,963 -15.0%
    $21,872 -4.71%
  • 2018
    $5,837 +1.5%
    $22,952
  • 2017
    $5,751 +1.2%
    $22,952
  • 2016
    $5,684 -9.3%
    $22,952 +10.75%
  • 2015
    $6,266 +29.7%
    $20,725
  • 2014
    $4,830 -7.5%
    —
  • 2013
    $5,222
    —
  • 1553 E Walnut Ave
    $251K
  • —
  • 60016
    $325K +3% y/y
  • Des Plaines
    $359K 0% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
1543 E Walnut Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 $415,000 2/1 1,502 0.01
1561 E Walnut Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 $362,000 3/1 1,122 0.01
1531 E Walnut Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 $398,000 3/1 1,454 0.02
1569 E Walnut Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 $487,000 3/2 1,743 0.02
1523 E Walnut Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 $381,000 4/1 1,735 0.03
1554 E Walnut Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 $392,000 3/1 1,177 0.03
1579 E Walnut Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 $597,000 5/2 2,604 0.03
1511 E Walnut Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 $378,000 3/2 1,127 0.03

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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Central Elementary School
public Grades K-5
Community Consolidated School District 62
5/10
Chippewa Middle School
public Grades 6-8
Community Consolidated School District 62
6/10
Maine West High School
public Grades 9-12
Maine Township Hsd 207 School District
Source: GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.

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