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Sold on 09/01/2016
Dana Surcel of Onix Realty, Inc.

981 E Walnut Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016

  • $388,000

    Last sold 09/01/2016 for $299K

  • 5

    bed

  • 3

    bath

  • 1,750

    Sqft ($171/Sqft)

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About 981 E Walnut Ave

Property type House
Year built 1951
HOA fee $0/month
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Property description
Don't miss the opportunity to own this nicely updated, corner home in very convenient location. 4bed/3baths+ 1bedroom lower level, hardwood floors, new kitchen cabinets, s/s appliances, granite counters, separate dining area, new windows, large closets, vaulted ceiling with sky lights and tray ceilings, full finished basement with 2nd kitchen, 1full bath and large recreation room with wood burning fireplace, new sump pumps,freshly painted, central air, central heat. Great size side yard***great home in a great condition and location***don't miss out!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Dana Surcel
Listing Office - Onix Realty, Inc.
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#09264568 • last updated 9 years ago
Movoto checked MRED for data 22 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air
Heating Gas, Solar
MLS # 9264568
Type Detached Single
SqFt 1750
Property Tax $ 4684
Master HOA Fee No
Year Built 1951
HOA Fee Not Applicable
Interior
Basement Finished, Full
Other Room(s) Recreation Rm, 5th Bdrm, Storage, 2nd Kitchen, Storage, 5th Bedroom, Recreation Room
Total # of Rooms 11
Kitchen Eating Area-Table Space
# Fireplaces 1
Accessibility Features No
Appliances Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Other
Interior Features Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Arrangement, 1st Floor Full Bath
Exterior
Exterior Brick
Parking Desc Space/s, Driveway
# Parking Spaces 2, 2
Lot Desc Less Than 0.25 Acre
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Desc Sewer-Public, Sewer-Storm
Water Source Public
Location
County Cook
High School District 207
Elementary School District 62
Middle School District 62
Directions Lee N. To Walnut W. To Property
APN 9201170190000
$388K
Range: $337K-$438K
Last 30 days 
  • Sep 2016
    Public Records
  • Sep 8, 2016 Sold
    $299,000
  • Sep 2016
    mls logo MLS # 09264568
  • Sep 1, 2016 Sold
    $299,000 (-3.2%)
  • Aug 29, 2016 Pending
    —
  • Jul 2, 2016 Contingent
    —
  • Jun 21, 2016 Listed
    $309,000 (+11.2%)
  • Jan 2015
    mls logo MLS # 08648953
  • Jan 1, 2015 Expired
    —
  • Jul 31, 2014 Price Change
    $278,000 (-0.7%)
  • Jun 18, 2014 Listed
    $279,900 (-6.4%)
  • Jan 2013
    mls logo MLS # 08162533
  • Jan 4, 2013 Cancelled
    —
  • Sep 19, 2012 Listed
    $299,000 (+72.8%)
  • Jan 2011
    Public Records
  • Jan 6, 2011 Sold
    $173,000
  • Jan 2011
    mls logo MLS # 07620784
  • Jan 3, 2011 Sold
    $173,000 (-1.1%)
  • Aug 27, 2010 Listed
    $175,000 (-48.3%)
  • Nov 2004
    Public Records
  • Nov 18, 2004 Sold
    $338,500 (+31.7%)
  • Jul 2003
    Public Records
  • Jul 14, 2003 Sold
    $257,000
  • 981 E Walnut Ave
    $299K
  • —
  • 60016
    $344K +5% y/y
  • Des Plaines
    $359K +2% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
1076 S 2nd Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 $228,120 2/1 1,024 0.01
1084 S 2nd Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 $261,500 3/1 962 0.02
957 E Walnut Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 $311,220 3/1 819 0.03
980 E Walnut Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 $256,010 3/1 1,214 0.03
1090 S 2nd Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 $263,850 3/1 1,207 0.03
1075 Webster Ln, Des Plaines, IL 60016 $259,990 2/1 962 0.03
1083 Webster Ln, Des Plaines, IL 60016 $250,910 3/1 1,250 0.03
1048 S 2nd Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 $300,000 3/1 1,170 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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8/10
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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