For Sale13d on market
492 1st Ave
Des Plaines, IL, 60016 • 60016 • Cook County
$395,000
$247/sqft
Down payment assistance available
3Beds
2Baths
1,600Sqft
0.2 acLot
1967Built
Property DNA
2-Car Garage
Concrete · Yes · Detached · Garage
This home is in high demand
Listed 13 days ago · 2,972 views · 120 saves · Top 4% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
2,972 views
People checking out this listing
120 saves
Buyers have saved this home
13 days on market
Recently listed
$247/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 4% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.
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Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$2,463/month
Principal & Interest$1,936
Property Tax$395
Insurance$132
Down payment20% ($79,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.20% rate · 30yr fixed · $316,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1967
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot8,660 sqft
Days on Zillow13 Days
Price/sqft$247
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1967
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionWood Siding
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingConcrete, Yes, Detached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementFinished,Daylight
Lot8,660 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60016
Annual tax$6,391
Parcel0917302023
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
5 categories of property features
Interior Features
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Concrete
Yes
Detached
Garage
Construction
Wood Siding
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Second12×11 ft132 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom2
Second14×10 ft140 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom3
Second11×11 ft121 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom4
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market13
Est. value$398,700
Est. rent$3,174/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$247
On marketMar 28, 2026
PostedMar 28, 2026
Last sold$310,000
MLS statusContingent
MLS updatedApr 4, 2026
Tour days6
Views2,972
Favorites120
How are the schools in Des Plaines?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Des Plaines, IL, 60016
Price history
5 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 5, 2026Contingent$395,000$247MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 28, 2026Listed For Sale$395,000$247MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 13, 2005Sold$310,000$194Public Record
Aug 2, 2001Sold$240,000$150Public Record
Sep 4, 1997Sold$110,000$69Public Record
Contingent$395,000
Apr 5, 2026•$247/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$395,000
Mar 28, 2026•$247/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$310,000
Apr 13, 2005•$194/sqft•Public Record
Sold$240,000
Aug 2, 2001•$150/sqft•Public Record
Sold$110,000
Sep 4, 1997•$69/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2023$6,244$26,999
Apr 10, 2022$6,067$26,999
Apr 10, 2021$5,260$20,444
Apr 10, 2020$5,241$20,444
Apr 10, 2019$5,190$22,716
Apr 10, 2018$5,447$21,648
Apr 10, 2017$5,368$21,648
Apr 10, 2016$5,322$21,648
Apr 10, 2015$5,321$20,223
Apr 10, 2014$5,225$20,223
Apr 10, 2013$5,077$20,223
Apr 10, 2012$5,649$24,930
Apr 10, 2011$5,506$24,930
Apr 10, 2010$5,482$24,930
Apr 10, 2009$5,456$26,347
Apr 10, 2008$6,007$32,139
Apr 10, 2007$5,865$32,139
Apr 10, 2006$5,303$27,284
Apr 10, 2005$5,192$27,284
Apr 10, 2004$4,997$27,284
Apr 10, 2003$3,728$20,861
Apr 10, 2002$3,618$20,861
Apr 10, 2001$2,452$20,861
Apr 10, 2000$2,419$15,680
Apr 10, 1999$2,350$15,680
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Des Plaines, IL • Cook County
Nearby cities
Arlington HeightsChicagoCiceroDes PlainesElginEvanstonOrland ParkPalatine
Nearby zip codes
60016600176001860019
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