Sold70d on market
474 E Washington St
Des Plaines, IL, 60016 • 60016 • Cook County
$358,000
$275/sqft
3Beds
2Baths
1,300Sqft
0.21 acLot
1946Built
Property DNA
Cape Cod Style
Built 1946 · 80 years of history
1-Car Garage
Asphalt · Yes · Garage Owned · Attached · Garage
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 70 days ago · 29 views · Top 1% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
29 views
People checking out this listing
70 days on market
Established listing
$275/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 1% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1946
Move-In Ready Brick Cape Cod in Prime Des Plaines Location! Charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath Cape Cod features a classic brick exterior and an inviting, relaxed feel. A tranquil breezeway connects the home to a large, private, tree-lined backyard - perfect for entertaining guests or enjoying quiet afternoons. Inside, you'll find gleaming oak hardwood floors, a main-floor primary bedroom, and a beautifully updated full bath. The kitchen has been refreshed with new quartz countertops and brand-new stainless-steel appliances. Upstairs offers two cozy bedrooms with a rustic, cabin-like atmosphere and a convenient half bath. The full unfinished basement provides plenty of storage and awaits your finishing ideas. Additional highlights include newer vinyl windows, an updated 100-amp electrical panel, newer hot water tank (2020), furnace and central air (approx. 4-5 years new), and a roof around 10 years old. Located in a quiet neighborhood of single-family homes within an award-winning school district - all at a great price! There's still time to move in before the holidays!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights classic brick exterior, main-floor primary bedroom, and inviting relaxed feel as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$2,232/month
Principal & Interest$1,755
Property Tax$358
Insurance$119
Down payment20% ($71,600)
3%50%
Est. 6.20% rate · 30yr fixed · $286,400 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1946
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
Parking1 Attached Garage space
Lot8,965 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleCape Cod
Year built1946
Stories1
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionBrick, Frame
Water / SewerLake Michigan / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAsphalt, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Garage1 spaces
BasementUnfinished,Full
Lot8,965 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60016
Annual tax$6,451
Parcel0918208012
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
8 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Range
Refrigerator
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Natural Gas
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup
In Unit
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Asphalt
Yes
Garage Owned
Attached
Garage
Construction
Brick
Frame
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Second15×10 ft150 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom2
Second15×11 ft165 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom3
Main13×10 ft130 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom4
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market70
Est. value$361,600
Est. rent$2,847/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$275
On marketNov 21, 2025
PostedNov 21, 2025
Last sold$358,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedJan 29, 2026
Tour days6
Views29
How are the schools in Des Plaines?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Des Plaines, IL, 60016
Price history
13 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jan 29, 2026Sold$358,000$275MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 12, 2026Pending Sale$349,900$269MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Dec 20, 2025Contingent$349,900$269MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 21, 2025Listed For Sale$349,900$269MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 21, 2025Listing Removed$349,900$269MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 12, 2025Contingent$349,900$269MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 6, 2025Listed For Sale$349,900$269MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 17, 2024Listing Removed——MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 6, 2024Listed For Sale$299,900$231MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 24, 2021Listing Removed——Owner
Jan 1, 2017Listing Removed$229,000$176Owner
Dec 9, 2016Listed For Sale$229,000$176Owner
Aug 11, 2004Sold$235,000$181Public Record
Sold$358,000
Jan 29, 2026•$275/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$349,900
Jan 12, 2026•$269/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$349,900
Dec 20, 2025•$269/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$349,900
Nov 21, 2025•$269/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$349,900
Nov 21, 2025•$269/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$349,900
Nov 12, 2025•$269/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$349,900
Nov 6, 2025•$269/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed—
Feb 17, 2024•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$299,900
Feb 6, 2024•$231/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed—
Mar 24, 2021•Owner
Listing Removed$229,000
Jan 1, 2017•$176/sqft•Owner
Listed For Sale$229,000
Dec 9, 2016•$176/sqft•Owner
Sold$235,000
Aug 11, 2004•$181/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2023$6,451$24,468
Apr 10, 2022$6,947$26,999
Apr 10, 2021$6,747$21,951
Apr 10, 2020$6,633$21,951
Apr 10, 2019$7,904$29,369
Apr 10, 2018$6,592$22,041
Apr 10, 2017$6,475$22,041
Apr 10, 2016$6,125$22,041
Apr 10, 2015$5,955$19,698
Apr 10, 2014$5,829$19,698
Apr 10, 2013$5,684$19,698
Apr 10, 2012$5,980$23,748
Apr 10, 2011$4,906$23,748
Apr 10, 2010$4,195$23,748
Apr 10, 2009$4,166$24,694
Apr 10, 2008$3,852$29,339
Apr 10, 2007$3,237$29,339
Apr 10, 2006$3,104$23,153
Apr 10, 2005$3,013$23,153
Apr 10, 2004$2,605$23,153
Apr 10, 2003$1,284$16,178
Apr 10, 2002$1,242$16,178
Apr 10, 2001$1,427$16,178
Apr 10, 2000$1,389$14,736
Apr 10, 1999$1,389$14,736
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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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