This expanded bungalow has been remodeled inside and out and is located within 2 blocks of the vibrant, expanding Downtown area of Des Plaines. The home features 5 bedrooms and 2 full baths. 2 first floor bedrooms and a full bath makes living on either level convenient. The home features remodeled kitchen and baths, new flooring, and a full unfinished dry basement. The exterior of the home has been renewed with new roof, hardy board siding, and paint. The full front-porch and backyard deck makes it easy for outdoor living and entertainment. The backyard has a big 2 car garage with carport and/or covered porch, with alley access and extra parking.
Price cut: $8K (6/1)
$422,000
1638 Oakwood Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
5beds
2,216sqft
Est.: Get pre-qualified
Single Family Residence
Built in 1921
7,500 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$190/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Listed by:
Craig Fallico 847-226-0834,
Baird & Warner,
AJ Fallico 630-202-4790,
Baird & Warner
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12664425
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5, Den, Foyer, Enclosed Porch, Deck
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Second
- Area: 220 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Second
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Second
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Den
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Second
- Area: 56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X7
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 105 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X7
Enclosed porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 380 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 38X10
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 25 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X5
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Pantry), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X9
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 408 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X17
Heating
- Steam, Baseboard
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,798
- Total interior livable area: 2,216 sqft
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Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Alley, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1.5
Lot
- Size: 7,500 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50x150
Details
- Parcel number: 09211000120000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1921
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Des Plaines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $190/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $260,000
- Annual tax amount: $5,410
- Date on market: 6/1/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/1/2026 | Price change | $422,000-1.9%$190/sqft |
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| 5/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $430,000$194/sqft |
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| 5/20/2026 | Listing removed | $430,000$194/sqft |
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| 5/12/2026 | Contingent | $430,000$194/sqft |
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| 5/8/2026 | Price change | $430,000+1.2%$194/sqft |
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| 4/18/2026 | Pending sale | $425,000$192/sqft |
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| 4/6/2026 | Contingent | $425,000$192/sqft |
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| 3/27/2026 | Price change | $425,000-5.3%$192/sqft |
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| 3/11/2026 | Price change | $449,000-3.4%$203/sqft |
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| 3/2/2026 | Price change | $465,000-2.1%$210/sqft |
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| 2/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $475,000+43.9%$214/sqft |
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| 8/11/2025 | Sold | $330,000-3.8%$149/sqft |
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| 6/29/2025 | Contingent | $342,900$155/sqft |
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| 6/9/2025 | Price change | $342,900-6%$155/sqft |
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| 4/29/2025 | Price change | $364,900-2.7%$165/sqft |
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| 4/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $375,000+132.9%$169/sqft |
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| 5/7/2001 | Sold | $161,000$73/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5,282 +3.4% | $26,000 |
| 2022 | $5,106 +2.9% | $26,000 +17.4% |
| 2021 | $4,963 -0.8% | $22,140 |
| 2020 | $5,003 +0.9% | $22,140 -10% |
| 2019 | $4,959 -3.3% | $24,601 +5.4% |
| 2018 | $5,129 +1.2% | $23,334 |
| 2017 | $5,070 -4.2% | $23,334 |
| 2016 | $5,295 +13% | $23,334 +16.7% |
| 2015 | $4,685 +1.5% | $19,993 |
| 2014 | $4,614 +3.2% | $19,993 |
| 2013 | $4,469 -12.3% | $19,993 -18.4% |
| 2012 | $5,094 +0.3% | $24,508 |
| 2011 | $5,081 -0.3% | $24,508 |
| 2010 | $5,095 +17.2% | $24,508 -12.3% |
| 2009 | $4,348 -2.9% | $27,937 -12% |
| 2008 | $4,478 +6.2% | $31,747 -8.5% |
| 2007 | $4,217 +2.8% | $34,714 +38.9% |
| 2006 | $4,101 +10.3% | $25,000 |
| 2005 | $3,719 +4.8% | $25,000 |
| 2004 | $3,548 +4.7% | $25,000 +20.3% |
| 2003 | $3,388 +3% | $20,788 |
| 2002 | $3,289 +16.7% | $20,788 |
| 2001 | $2,820 -10% | $20,788 +17.2% |
| 2000 | $3,135 +15.9% | $17,730 |
| 1999 | $2,704 | $17,730 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 60016
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Central Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 8/10Iroquois Community SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 9/10Maine West High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Central Elementary School
- Middle: Chippewa Middle School
- High: Maine West High School
- District: 62
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Illinois
- Cook County
- Des Plaines
- 60016
- 1638 Oakwood Ave








