1015 Walter Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
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OFF MARKET

$294,600

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 990 sqft

1015 Walter Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Est. Refi. Payment $2,102/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold May 9, 2025 for $275,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$295K
Since last month
Decreased$200 (-0.1%)
Since last year
Increased$18K (+6.6%)
Since last sale
Increased$20K (+7.3%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +42% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$295K
August 2026$295K
July 2026$295K
June 2026$293K
May 2026$291K
April 2026$288K
March 2026$285K
February 2026$280K
January 2026$285K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
963 E Prairie Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.09
Single-Family Home
$349,000
08/28/26
3
2
792
1078 Greenview Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.13
Single-Family Home
$408,000
09/08/26
3
2
1,526
840 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL
0.28
Single-Family Home
$365,000
06/12/26
4
2
1,655
839 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL
0.31
Single-Family Home
$370,000
08/25/26
3
1.5
1,250
805 North Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.36
Single-Family Home
$410,000
10/14/25
3
2
1,025
1107 E Prairie Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.13
Single-Family Home
$483,750
05/01/26
3
3
1,325
946 Walter Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.10
Single-Family Home
$435,000
06/15/26
3
2
2,071
492 1st Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.25
Single-Family Home
$381,000
05/01/26
3
2
1,600
879 North Ave, Park Ridge, IL
0.31
Single-Family Home
$300,000
05/28/26
3
1
882

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
1014 Walter Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.04
$378,100
2
1
1,100
Off Market
1039 Walter Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.03
$457,100
3
2
1,415
Off Market
1032 E Prairie Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.03
$410,300
3
2
-
Off Market
1040 E Prairie Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.04
$398,500
3
2
1,365
Off Market
1048 E Prairie Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.04
$422,000
3
2
1,404
Off Market
1052 Prairie Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.05
$348,500
3
2
900
Off Market
964 Prairie Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.07
$428,500
3
1.5
-
Off Market
1003 E Prairie Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.07
$407,000
4
2
-
Off Market
954 Prairie Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.08
$445,400
4
2
2,200
Off Market
1070 E Prairie Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.07
$335,100
2
2
853
Off Market
1070 Prairie Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.07
$363,700
2
2
853
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1926
990 sqft
$298/sqft
Garage

About this House

Estate Sale This 4-bedroom, 2 bath home has newer garage '2000 and newer roof '15, hardwood floors under the carpeting. Full basement with an option for a 4th bedroom or office. This home offers approximately 1980 sq. ft. of living space with 9' ceiling on the main floor. A large, yard that provides a great escape into nature. The concrete driveway leads to a 2-car garage 23 X 24 that provides ample storage. Other features of this home include newer roof and vinyl siding. Located just steps away from Willows Academy and Woodlawn Park and within close proximity to the Metra, Expressways and Downtown Des Plaines. Don't miss your chance to own this home in a prime location! Sold AS-IS, WHERE-IS. Piano and dining room furniture will not be removed with other items. Multiply offers received Highest and best called for by Saturday 8 p.m.
1015 Walter Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 990 sqft single-family home built in 1926. It last sold for $275,000 on May 9, 2025 (10% above the $249,900 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $294,600, with a rent estimate of $3,098/month.
Last check for updates: about 6 hours ago
Listed by Victor Zack, (815) 886-2727
ASAP Realty
Bought with: Maria Gutierrez, Golden City Realty, Inc.
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12335637

Home Details for 1015 Walter Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Partially Finished,FullNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 990 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, RefrigeratorLaundry: Gas Dryer Hookup,In Unit,SinkRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
No Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Hardwood
View
No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltFoundation: Block
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Concrete,Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1926
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, PlasterNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 09173180020000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $249,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sun Apr 13 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: Des Plaines
School Information
Elementary School: Forest Elementary SchoolElementary School District: 62Jr High / Middle School: Algonquin Middle SchoolJr High / Middle School District: 62High School: Maine West High SchoolHigh School District: 207

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1980 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7100.28 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12335637

Additional Information

ParkCurbsSidewalksStreet LightsStreet PavedSource Internet Entire Listing DisplaySource Internet Address DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: Yes

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 9, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12335637
Sold
$275,000
Apr 13, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12335637
Contingent
$249,900
Apr 11, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12335637
Listed For Sale
$249,900

Market trends in Des Plaines

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$329K
$6.62KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$234
$1MoM
Available listings
218
15MoM

Around this home

What Locals Say about Des Plaines

At least 515 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 84 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 81 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 78 % Say parking is easy

  • 75 % Say car is needed

  • 74 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 67 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 67 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 67 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 66 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 66 % Say kids play outside

  • 63 % Say it's quiet

  • 58 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 56 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 51 % Say there's wildlife

  • 47 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 29 % Say there are community events

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  • Caroline Wood
    "Great sense of community. Beautiful neighborhood. Lots of beautiful mature trees in the area. Beautiful homes. "
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  • Jasmina Ejupovic
    "Friendly people, clean area, major stores and restaurants in nearby neighborhoods like Rosemont and Mt Prospect, with some major stores in our area. Family friendly and generally quiet, aside from trains and sirens. "
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  • Hyder
    "I am not sure about what dog owners like or not like. I do not like it if the dog owners do not pick up after their dogs. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I only live about 2.5 miles from work so my commute is short and sweet and I don’t really experience much traffic"
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  • Captzamboni
    "Taste of Des Plaines….Fall Fest are very family oriented. Great place to raise a family. I’ve been a resident since 1993. "
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  • Arroyom617
    "Get kids involved in sports here it’s key for the kids to create friendships and parents can also build friendships as well. "
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  • Brucefran53
    "Very very friendly and well kept up neighborhood. Everyone helps each other. Great senior center and I love the library. It has wonderful programs also. Their website is the best. Des plaines has wonderful schools. Very easy to reach anywhere because of being close to the airport. We also have access to many major highways. Metra is easy to get to here for access to downtown."
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  • Amjdvm98
    "I drive downtown. Its not too bad for a commute. I commute daily snd get on 294 to 90 east. Takes about 40 minutes to my office. "
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  • Man.rodrigues2
    "The owners of dogs would like the parks around. I always see dogs playing. Although most of the buildings in the area doesn’t allow pets. "
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  • Sarah G.
    "I’ve lived around this area for 25 years quiet and clean good place to raise a family and go for walks"
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  • Y.kalamata
    "There a lot of dogs and dog walkers in our area. no dog parks that i know of but the forest preserve is down the street. "
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  • Hyderhash10
    "My neighborhood has easy access to expressways, public transportation and close to the airport and convenient shopping and close to a pharmacy. "
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  • Sperezic
    "great area for starting family and schools are close by and very good I raised my boys here and family in the neighborhood "
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  • Y.kalamata
    "its close to every highway. its very easy to get to and from any where. airport is easy to get to and you get rosemont perks for their centers. "
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  • Jennie V.
    "Perfect commute to the city or to the western suburbs. Never longer than 40 minutes if you’re heading to Elgin. Commute to the city can be as little as 25 minutes depending on which part of Chicago you’re going to."
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  • Jennie V.
    "Taste of Des Plaines, various events at the Des Plaines library. Plus have the entertainment district in Rosemont (10 minutes away) is really nice."
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  • Peterekw75
    "It’s a pet friendly area with lots of parks and dog parks near by with no leash rules. Bring your dog and be happy "
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  • Michelle
    "perfect location!! can really to metra station and highway very close! close to shopping and restaurants! "
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  • Mjrihani
    "Most people in Des Plaines own their cars. But biopic transportation is available on most main streets. Just a short walk to the bus stop. "
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  • A. T.
    "Lots of kids play in the front yards and even meet up in the small park by the townhouses. It’s a safe area, just teach your kids to look both ways before crossing the street since a good amount of cars go in and out from all around. Especially near downtown Des Plaines."
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  • Dev R.
    "Great neighborhood for family to live. Everything you need is around from shopping malls to parks. There are too many parks around des plaines, where can you spend your weekend with your family. "
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  • Lee D.
    "not much going on. needs more restaurants and activities . maybe when streets are finished the town will come back to life. mov ie theater downtown will help when its finished. "
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  • Bob Micek
    "Excellent outdoor opportunities for families with children. Quiet neighborhood with excellent school, park district and public service resources. Location allows quick access to interstates and airport for commuting and travel. Public transportation options are available nearby as well."
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  • Bcouch0600
    "Very close to all major transportation. Con: airport can be noisy. Lots of people with loud mufflers in this city. "
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  • Fred
    "yes awesome very clean freindly clean nice people roads need some work tho, respectfully stores and restaurants near by ,"
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  • Ddawn8data
    "Forest Elementary School has a Turkey Trot every year. the local restaurant offers Hometown bands and weekly specials."
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  • SA
    "I recently moved to this neighborhood, I feel very convenient for all public transportation and school."
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  • blob
    "forgive your children. you raised them. every parent messes up. your kids might forgive you later if you treat them right. this is a lovely neighborhood."
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  • Rebecca g.
    "I lived in this neighborhood almost my whole entire life. right off walnut it's nice and peaceful and it's safe for the most part."
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Frequently asked questions about 1015 Walter Ave

  • What is 1015 Walter Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1015 Walter Ave in Des Plaines, IL is $294,600.
  • What is the price history for 1015 Walter Ave?
    1015 Walter Ave in Des Plaines, IL last sold for $275,000 in May 2025.
  • Is Des Plaines a buyer's or seller's market?
    Des Plaines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Des Plaines?
    The median sale price in Des Plaines is $329K. That is up $6.62K from the prior month.
  • Does 1015 Walter Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1015 Walter Ave in Des Plaines, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 1015 Walter Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1015 Walter Ave in Des Plaines, IL has laundry facilities.

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