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Sold on 09/27/2007
Maria Novak of RE/MAX Suburban
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685 Van Buren St, Des Plaines, IL 60018

$356,000

Last sold 09/27/2007 for $279K

  • 4

    bed

  • 2

    bath

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About 685 Van Buren St

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1953
HOA fee $0/month
Movoto estimate
Parking 1 garage spaces
Property description
GREAT HOME IN SOUGHT AFTER FOREST SCHOOLS! MANY UPDATED ITEMS: Hardwood floors, Baths, newer windows T/O, ceramic floor in Kitchen & Baths, white Kitchen cabinets, brand new carpet in Bedrooms upstairs. Whirlpool tub, newer roof & water heater. Dining Room, full finished basement with 2 bedrooms & Rec Room. Enclosed Breezeway. Fenced yard. Newer light fixtures. Light & Bright.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Maria Novak
Listing Office - RE/MAX Suburban
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#06650617 • last updated 1 year ago
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Overview
Cooling/AC None
Levels/Style Ranch
MLS # 6650617
Status Closed
SubType 1 Story
Type Detached Single
Property Tax $ 3280.22
Year Built 1953
HOA Fee $ 0, Not Applicable
Interior
# Full Baths 2
Bath Desc Whirlpool
Dining Room L-shaped
Total # of Rooms 9
Accessibility Features No
Exterior
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Roof Asphalt
Construction Brick
# Garage Spaces 1
Patio and Porch Patio
Fencing Fenced
Lot Desc Less Than 0.25 Acre, Corner Lot
Amenities / Utilities
Electricity Circuit Breakers
Sewer/ Septic Desc Public Sewer
Water Source Lake Michigan
HOA Fee Includes None
Location
Area Des Plaines
County Cook
Subdivision HERZOG KUNTZE
Community Features Sidewalks
Elementary School FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elementary School District 62
High School MAINE WEST HIGH SCHOOL
Middle School District 62
Middle School ALGONQUIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
High School District 207
APN 9194100160000
Directions Algonquin Rd E Of Wof Rd 2 5th Ave S 2 Van Buren 2 Home
$356K
Range: $320K-$391K
Last 30 days 
  • Feb 2016
    mls logo MLS # 08837565
  • Feb 4, 2016 Cancelled
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  • Mar 16, 2015 Contingent
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  • Feb 12, 2015 Listed
    $170,000 (-2.9%)
  • Dec 2014
    mls logo MLS # 08514982
  • Dec 29, 2014 Expired
    —
  • Dec 26, 2014 Re-Activated
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  • Oct 28, 2014 Contingent
    —
  • Aug 11, 2014 Price Change
    $175,000 (-12.3%)
  • Jul 18, 2014 Price Change
    $199,500 (-8.9%)
  • Jun 25, 2014 Price Change
    $219,000 (-4.4%)
  • Jun 23, 2014 Price Change
    $229,000 (-8.0%)
  • Jun 16, 2014 Price Change
    $249,000 (-2.7%)
  • May 30, 2014 Price Change
    $256,000 (-1.2%)
  • May 19, 2014 Price Change
    $259,000 (-3.7%)
  • Jan 11, 2014 Listed
    $269,000 (-3.6%)
  • Nov 2007
    Public Records
  • Nov 2, 2007 Sold
    $279,000
  • Oct 2007
    mls logo MLS # 06650617
  • Oct 25, 2007 Sold
    $279,000 (-7.0%)
  • Aug 23, 2007 Listed
    $299,900
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2023
    $6,855 +18.0%
    $26,000
  • 2022
    $5,810 +31.4%
    $26,000 +46.73%
  • 2021
    $4,423 +0.1%
    $17,720
  • 2020
    $4,417 -0.4%
    $17,720 -11.0%
  • 2019
    $4,435 -14.9%
    $19,911 -4.57%
  • 2018
    $5,212 +1.4%
    $20,864
  • 2017
    $5,138 +0.7%
    $20,864
  • 2016
    $5,104 +4.9%
    $20,864 +11.48%
  • 2015
    $4,865 +1.8%
    $18,715
  • 2014
    $4,778 +2.9%
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  • 2013
    $4,642
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  • 685 Van Buren St
    $279K
  • Des Plaines
    —
  • 60018
    $449K +2% y/y
  • Des Plaines
    $357K -2% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
690 Van Buren Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018 $373,000 3/1 999 0.01
680 Van Buren Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018 $457,000 3/1 1,437 0.02
670 Van Buren Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018 $366,000 2/1 999 0.02
1276 S 5th Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018 $455,000 4/2 1,483 0.03
665 Van Buren Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018 $447,000 3/2 1,351 0.03
660 Van Buren Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018 $368,000 3/1 999 0.03
1284 S 5th Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018 $397,000 3/1 999 0.04
1275 S 6th Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018 $367,000 2/1 999 0.04

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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Forest Elementary School
public Grades PK, K-5
Community Consolidated School District 62
8/10
Algonquin 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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