Sold136d on market
866 S 2nd Ave
Des Plaines, IL, 60016 • 60016 • Cook County
$515,000
$311/sqft
4Beds
4Baths
1,656Sqft
0.19 acLot
1945Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1945 · 81 years of history
Outdoor Living
Patio
2 Fireplaces
Wood Burning · Gas Log · Gas Starter · Living Room · Basement
Gazebo
Gazebo
1-Car Garage
Garage Door Opener · Garage Owned · Attached · Garage
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 136 days ago · 17 views · Top 8% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
17 views
People checking out this listing
136 days on market
Established listing
$311/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 8% 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 1945
Beautifully renovated 4-bedroom home in the highly desired Des Plaines area! This charming property features hardwood floors, fresh paint, newer windows, and a gorgeous updated kitchen with abundant cabinetry, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. The inviting family room overlooks the spacious backyard and is filled with natural light, with a convenient powder room on the main level for guests. Upstairs, you'll find four generously sized bedrooms with ample closet space, including a primary suite with its own half en-suite bath, plus a full hall bath. The finished basement offers an additional family room, a half bath, and a large unfinished space perfect for laundry, storage, workshop, or the potential to expand into a larger living area. Enjoy outdoor entertaining in the amazing backyard with a pergola. Attached 1-car garage. Fantastic location close to parks, schools, shops, restaurants, highways, and more!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights finished basement, additional family room, and generously sized bedrooms as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$3,211/month
Principal & Interest$2,524
Property Tax$515
Insurance$172
Down payment20% ($103,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.20% rate · 30yr fixed · $412,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1945
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
Parking1 Attached Garage space
Lot8,102 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1945
Stories2
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
ConstructionVinyl Siding, Frame, Limestone
Water / SewerLake Michigan / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingGarage Door Opener, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Garage1 spaces
BasementPartially Finished,Full
Fireplaces2
Lot8,102 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60016
Annual tax$7,574
Parcel0920102067
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
15 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Range
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Washer
Dryer
Disposal
Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Range Hood
Humidifier
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Natural Gas
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup
In Unit
Sink
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Gas Log
Gas Starter
Living Room
Basement
Windows
Bay Window(s)
Blinds
ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
Insulated Windows
Screens
Some Tilt-In Windows
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Garage Door Opener
Garage Owned
Attached
Garage
Construction
Vinyl Siding
Frame
Limestone
Patio & Porch
Patio
Community
Curbs
Sidewalks
Street Paved
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Other Equipment
TV-Dish
Ceiling Fan(s)
Sump Pump
Other Structures
Gazebo
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Second14×13 ft182 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Bedroom2
Second19×11 ft209 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom3
Second17×11 ft187 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom4
Second13×10 ft130 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market136
Est. value$524,500
Est. rent$4,058/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$311
On marketSep 30, 2025
PostedSep 30, 2025
Last sold$515,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedNov 24, 2025
Tour days6
Views17
How are the schools in Des Plaines?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Des Plaines, IL, 60016
Price history
6 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Nov 24, 2025Sold$515,000$311MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 20, 2025Pending Sale$499,999$302MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 6, 2025Contingent$499,999$302MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 30, 2025Listed For Sale$499,999$302MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 28, 2005Sold$387,000$234Public Record
Dec 31, 1997Sold$219,000$132Public Record
Sold$515,000
Nov 24, 2025•$311/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$499,999
Nov 20, 2025•$302/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$499,999
Oct 6, 2025•$302/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$499,999
Sep 30, 2025•$302/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$387,000
Mar 28, 2005•$234/sqft•Public Record
Sold$219,000
Dec 31, 1997•$132/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2023$7,574$32,041
Apr 10, 2022$7,365$32,041
Apr 10, 2021$6,579$24,732
Apr 10, 2020$6,536$24,732
Apr 10, 2019$7,107$29,836
Apr 10, 2018$6,162$24,041
Apr 10, 2017$6,071$24,041
Apr 10, 2016$5,987$24,041
Apr 10, 2015$6,955$25,628
Apr 10, 2014$6,824$25,628
Apr 10, 2013$6,637$25,628
Apr 10, 2012$6,097$26,707
Apr 10, 2011$5,933$26,707
Apr 10, 2010$6,741$30,238
Apr 10, 2009$6,612$32,609
Apr 10, 2008$5,884$37,056
Apr 10, 2007$5,623$37,056
Apr 10, 2006$5,417$29,713
Apr 10, 2005$5,655$29,713
Apr 10, 2004$4,288$29,713
Apr 10, 2003$4,095$24,743
Apr 10, 2002$3,975$24,743
Apr 10, 2001$3,653$24,743
Apr 10, 2000$3,602$22,374
Apr 10, 1999$3,505$22,374
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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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