Off Market1394d on marketHistoric · 110 yrs
961 Walter Ave
Des Plaines, IL, 60016 • 60016 • Cook County
$421,000
$225/sqft
3Beds
2Baths
1,870Sqft
0.25 acLot
1916Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1916 · 110 years of history
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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1394 days on market
Established listing
$225/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1916 · Historic
BRAND NEW ROOF ON HOUSE AND GARAGE! $20K VALUE. WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? Massive Open 1st floor- A great space for entertaining and large family gatherings. The house lives large and is on a huge lot. The front porch is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the tree lined street and the passers by. The 2200+ finished square footage and gardeners dream back yard make it stand out from the rest and make it the best value in the area, especially with a brand new roof! The spacious front foyer is a perfect home office, a serene sitting room or music room, or a fun play area. The open layout is ideal for today's lifestyle, and the floor plan that flows effortlessly to the back deck adds to the living space. The cozy living room wood burning fireplace and all the natural light add to the warm and inviting ambience. The home is walking distance to the Metra and near major highways with a short drive to O'hare. Homeowner has never appealed taxes so lowering them is possible! Grab this amazing value on the perfect block on the perfect street. 2021-11-22
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$2,625/month
Principal & Interest$2,064
Property Tax$421
Insurance$140
Down payment20% ($84,200)
3%50%
Est. 6.20% rate · 30yr fixed · $336,800 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingleFamily
Year Built1916
HeatingForced air, Gas
CoolingCentral
Parking2 Parking spaces
Lot10,759 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Year built1916
Systems
HeatingForced air, Gas
CoolingCentral
RoofAsphalt
Water / SewerSewer-Public
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingGarage - Detached
BasementPartially Finished, Bathroom Rough-In
Lot10,759 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60016
Annual tax$7,646
Parcel0917317006
Features & details
6 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Dishwasher
Dryer
Microwave
Refrigerator
Flooring
Carpet
Hardwood
Laminate
Heating
Forced air
Gas
Cooling
Central
Exterior Features
Exterior
Vinyl
Brick
Parking
Garage - Detached
Room details
1 room detailed
Dining Room
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusOff Market
Days on market1394
Est. value$421,000
Est. rent$3,316/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$225
Last sold$340,000
Tour days6
Views1
How are the schools in Des Plaines?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Des Plaines, IL, 60016
Price history
21 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jun 15, 2022Sold$340,000$182MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Dec 11, 2021Listing Removed——MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 7, 2021Listed For Sale$335,000$179Engel & Volkers
Sep 2, 2021Pending Sale$335,000$179Engel & Volkers
Aug 28, 2021Listed For Sale$335,000$179Engel & Volkers
May 5, 2020Sold$277,500$148MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 10, 2020Pending Sale$284,900$152Dream Real Estate Inc.
Mar 9, 2020Price Change$284,900$152Dream Real Estate Inc.
Feb 14, 2020Listed For Sale$289,900$155Dream Real Estate Inc.
Dec 19, 2019Listing Removed$289,900$155Dream Real Estate Inc.
Nov 14, 2019Price Change$289,900$155Dream Real Estate Inc.
Oct 25, 2019Price Change$294,900$158Dream Real Estate Inc.
Oct 21, 2019Listed For Sale$299,900$160Dream Real Estate Inc.
Oct 12, 2019Pending Sale$299,900$160Dream Real Estate Inc.
Sep 20, 2019Price Change$299,900$160Dream Real Estate Inc.
Sep 13, 2019Listed For Sale$309,000$165Dream Real Estate Inc.
Jul 5, 2017Sold$250,000$134Public Record
May 30, 2017Pending Sale$227,500$122CENTURY 21 McMullen Real Estate, Inc.
May 24, 2017Listed For Sale$227,500$122CENTURY 21 McMullen Real Estate, Inc.
Jan 9, 2014Listing Removed$264,900$142Koenig & Strey Real Living
Jan 10, 2013Listed For Sale$264,900$142Koenig & Strey Real Living
Sold$340,000
Jun 15, 2022•$182/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed—
Dec 11, 2021•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$335,000
Sep 7, 2021•$179/sqft•Engel & Volkers
Pending Sale$335,000
Sep 2, 2021•$179/sqft•Engel & Volkers
Listed For Sale$335,000
Aug 28, 2021•$179/sqft•Engel & Volkers
Sold$277,500
May 5, 2020•$148/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$284,900
Mar 10, 2020•$152/sqft•Dream Real Estate Inc.
Price Change$284,900
Mar 9, 2020•$152/sqft•Dream Real Estate Inc.
Listed For Sale$289,900
Feb 14, 2020•$155/sqft•Dream Real Estate Inc.
Listing Removed$289,900
Dec 19, 2019•$155/sqft•Dream Real Estate Inc.
Price Change$289,900
Nov 14, 2019•$155/sqft•Dream Real Estate Inc.
Price Change$294,900
Oct 25, 2019•$158/sqft•Dream Real Estate Inc.
Listed For Sale$299,900
Oct 21, 2019•$160/sqft•Dream Real Estate Inc.
Pending Sale$299,900
Oct 12, 2019•$160/sqft•Dream Real Estate Inc.
Price Change$299,900
Sep 20, 2019•$160/sqft•Dream Real Estate Inc.
Listed For Sale$309,000
Sep 13, 2019•$165/sqft•Dream Real Estate Inc.
Sold$250,000
Jul 5, 2017•$134/sqft•Public Record
Pending Sale$227,500
May 30, 2017•$122/sqft•CENTURY 21 McMullen Real Estate, Inc.
Listed For Sale$227,500
May 24, 2017•$122/sqft•CENTURY 21 McMullen Real Estate, Inc.
Listing Removed$264,900
Jan 9, 2014•$142/sqft•Koenig & Strey Real Living
Listed For Sale$264,900
Jan 10, 2013•$142/sqft•Koenig & Strey Real Living
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2023$7,646$28,999
Apr 10, 2022$7,462$28,999
Apr 10, 2021$9,179$29,862
Apr 10, 2020$8,087$29,862
Apr 10, 2019$8,007$33,181
Apr 10, 2018$6,475$25,085
Apr 10, 2017$6,378$25,085
Apr 10, 2016$6,277$25,085
Apr 10, 2015$5,201$19,827
Apr 10, 2014$4,890$19,827
Apr 10, 2013$4,204$19,827
Apr 10, 2012$5,844$25,703
Apr 10, 2011$5,692$25,703
Apr 10, 2010$5,569$25,703
Apr 10, 2009$5,705$31,623
Apr 10, 2008$5,085$35,935
Apr 10, 2007$4,440$35,935
Apr 10, 2006$4,243$26,787
Apr 10, 2005$3,848$26,787
Apr 10, 2004$3,457$26,787
Apr 10, 2003$3,324$21,444
Apr 10, 2002$3,228$21,444
Apr 10, 2001$2,871$21,444
Apr 10, 2000$2,834$19,142
Apr 10, 1999$2,834$19,142
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Local context around this listing
Des Plaines, IL • Cook County
Nearby cities
Arlington HeightsChicagoCiceroDes PlainesElginEvanstonOrland ParkPalatine
Nearby zip codes
60016600176001860019
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