Off MarketHistoric · 99 yrs

551 S 5th Ave

Des Plaines, IL, 60016 • 60016 • Cook County

$398,400

$257/sqft

4Beds

2.5Baths

1,551Sqft

0.14 acLot

1927Built

Property DNA

1 highlights

Character Home

Built 1927 · 99 years of history

Market activity

Demand and pricing signals for this listing

$257/sqft

Price per square foot

About this home

Single Family · Built 1927 · Historic

This 1551 square foot single family home has 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. This home is located at 551 S 5th Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$2,484/month

Principal & Interest$1,953

Property Tax$398

Insurance$133

Down payment20% ($79,680)

3%50%

Est. 6.20% rate · 30yr fixed · $318,720 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingleFamily

Year Built1927

CoolingNone

ParkingGarage - Attached

Lot6,191 sqft

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Year built1927

Systems

CoolingNone

RoofShake / Shingle

Parking & Outdoor

ParkingGarage - Attached

Lot6,191 sqft

Location & Tax

Neighborhood60016

Annual tax$6,336

Parcel0918404005

Features & details

3 categories of property features

Interior Features

Cooling

None

Exterior Features

Exterior

Other

Parking

Garage - Attached

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusOff Market

Est. value$398,400

Est. rent$3,418/mo

Tax rate1.99%

Price/sqft$257

Tour days6

How are the schools in Des Plaines?

3 schools rated nearby

Terrace Elementary School

Elementary • Public • K-5

0.7 mi

Chippewa Middle School

Middle • Public • 6-8

0.9 mi

Maine West High School

High • Public • 9-12

1.5 mi

Location

Des Plaines, IL, 60016

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Tax history

25 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 10, 2023$6,336$29,999

Apr 10, 2022$5,904$29,999

Apr 10, 2021$6,867$28,335

Apr 10, 2020$6,875$28,335

Apr 10, 2019$6,812$31,484

Apr 10, 2018$5,368$24,134

Apr 10, 2017$5,305$24,134

Apr 10, 2016$5,517$24,134

Apr 10, 2015$5,062$21,242

Apr 10, 2014$4,983$21,242

Apr 10, 2013$4,829$21,242

Apr 10, 2012$5,416$24,004

Apr 10, 2011$5,283$24,004

Apr 10, 2010$5,263$24,004

Apr 10, 2009$4,729$28,768

Apr 10, 2008$4,478$32,690

Apr 10, 2007$3,912$32,690

Apr 10, 2006$4,090$25,047

Apr 10, 2005$3,709$25,047

Apr 10, 2004$3,538$25,047

Apr 10, 2003$3,379$20,737

Apr 10, 2002$3,597$20,737

Apr 10, 2001$3,273$20,737

Apr 10, 2000$3,224$18,233

Apr 10, 1999$3,147$18,233

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Neighborhood details

Local context around this listing

Des Plaines, IL • Cook County

Nearby cities

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Nearby zip codes

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Est. value$398,400

Est. rent$3,418/mo

30yr rate est.6.20%

Affordability$2,705/mo

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