Sold9d on market
1048 E Walnut Ave
Des Plaines, IL, 60016 • 60016 • Cook County
$489,000
$298/sqft
3Beds
2Baths
1,639Sqft
0.18 acLot
1953Built
Property DNA
Ranch Style
Built 1953 · 73 years of history
Outdoor Living
Screened
1 Fireplace
Gas Starter · Includes Accessories · Living Room
2-Car Garage
Concrete · Garage Door Opener · Yes · Garage Owned · Attached · Garage
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1953
Mid-Century Modern, custom ranch home offers bright and spacious rooms. Stunning stone fireplace with gas logs in living room, hardwood flooring, family room off kitchen and cozy enclosed sunroom to enjoy quiet morning or evening; perfect space to read or just relax. Additional living space in lower level; recreation room with retro features, including wet bar, ample closets, storage room, vintage stove and full bath. Easy access to two car attached garage from family room with additional built-in storage for sports equipment and gardening supplies. Unique lot configuration featuring two spacious side yards with a thoughtfully designed play area. This home is ideal for entertaining, located in a great neighborhood with close proximity to schools, transportation, shopping, library and airport. This home is well constructed and lovingly maintained. Roof replaced 2023. Central Air replaced 2022. Don't delay, move today!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights cozy enclosed sunroom, family room off kitchen, and vintage stove as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$3,049/month
Principal & Interest$2,397
Property Tax$489
Insurance$163
Down payment20% ($97,800)
3%50%
Est. 6.20% rate · 30yr fixed · $391,200 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1953
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
Parking2 Attached Garage spaces
Lot7,800 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleRanch
Year built1953
Stories1
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerLake Michigan / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingConcrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementFinished,Full
Fireplaces1
Lot7,800 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60016
Annual tax$8,090
Parcel0920110055
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
14 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Wet Bar
1st Floor Full Bath
Dining Combo
Appliances
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Natural Gas
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup
Sink
Fireplace
Gas Starter
Includes Accessories
Living Room
Windows
Window Treatments
Screens
Storm Window(s)
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Concrete
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Garage Owned
Attached
Garage
Construction
Brick
Patio & Porch
Screened
Community
Curbs
Sidewalks
Other Equipment
Ceiling Fan(s)
Sump Pump
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main15×12 ft180 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)Window Treatments (BlindsShades)
Bedroom2
Main14×13 ft182 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)Window Treatments (Shades)
Bedroom3
Main12×10 ft120 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Bedroom4
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market9
Est. value$489,200
Est. rent$3,225/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$298
On marketFeb 27, 2026
PostedFeb 27, 2026
Last sold$489,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedApr 2, 2026
Tour days6
Views220
Favorites3
How are the schools in Des Plaines?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Des Plaines, IL, 60016
Price history
10 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Mar 31, 2026Sold$489,000$298MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 26, 2026Pending Sale$469,000$286MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 5, 2026Contingent$469,000$286MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 27, 2026Listed For Sale$469,000$286MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 26, 2011Sold$241,500$147MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 4, 2011Price Change$269,500$164Weichert Realtors
Mar 6, 2011Price Change$279,000$170Weichert Realtors
Jan 9, 2011Price Change$285,000$174Weichert Realtors
Oct 6, 2010Price Change$295,000$180Weichert Realtors
Jun 29, 2010Listed For Sale$309,000$189Visual Tour
Sold$489,000
Mar 31, 2026•$298/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$469,000
Mar 26, 2026•$286/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$469,000
Mar 5, 2026•$286/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$469,000
Feb 27, 2026•$286/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$241,500
Jul 26, 2011•$147/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$269,500
Apr 4, 2011•$164/sqft•Weichert Realtors
Price Change$279,000
Mar 6, 2011•$170/sqft•Weichert Realtors
Price Change$285,000
Jan 9, 2011•$174/sqft•Weichert Realtors
Price Change$295,000
Oct 6, 2010•$180/sqft•Weichert Realtors
Listed For Sale$309,000
Jun 29, 2010•$189/sqft•Visual Tour
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2023$8,090$34,000
Apr 10, 2022$7,869$34,000
Apr 10, 2021$8,244$30,150
Apr 10, 2020$8,174$30,150
Apr 10, 2019$9,015$33,500
Apr 10, 2018$8,124$27,166
Apr 10, 2017$7,981$27,166
Apr 10, 2016$7,549$27,166
Apr 10, 2015$7,338$24,273
Apr 10, 2014$7,183$24,273
Apr 10, 2013$7,004$24,273
Apr 10, 2012$6,970$27,681
Apr 10, 2011$6,652$27,681
Apr 10, 2010$1,865$27,681
Apr 10, 2009$1,710$32,407
Apr 10, 2008$1,659$36,827
Apr 10, 2007$1,761$36,827
Apr 10, 2006$1,970$29,996
Apr 10, 2005$1,947$29,996
Apr 10, 2004$1,987$29,996
Apr 10, 2003$2,103$23,183
Apr 10, 2002$3,529$23,183
Apr 10, 2001$2,337$23,183
Apr 10, 2000$2,274$21,084
Apr 10, 1999$2,274$21,084
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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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