1040 S Wolf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
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OFF MARKET

$356,800

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 800 sqft

1040 S Wolf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Est. Refi. Payment $2,509/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 4, 2024 for $296,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$357K
Since last month
Decreased$3K (-0.7%)
Since last year
Increased$52K (+17.1%)
Since last sale
Increased$61K (+20.6%)
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 +97% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$357K
August 2026$357K
July 2026$360K
June 2026$365K
May 2026$353K
April 2026$332K
March 2026$316K
February 2026$311K
January 2026$316K
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
1052 Alfini Dr, Des Plaines, IL
0.06
Single-Family Home
$429,000
09/19/25
3
2
1,180
982 W Villa Dr, Des Plaines, IL
0.20
Single-Family Home
$310,000
04/30/26
3
1.5
1,245
906 Alfini Dr, Des Plaines, IL
0.18
Single-Family Home
$390,000
12/11/25
3
2
1,200
960 Alfini Dr, Des Plaines, IL
0.12
Single-Family Home
$455,000
07/28/26
3
2
1,446
1122 Alfini Dr, Des Plaines, IL
0.12
Single-Family Home
$365,000
03/13/26
5
2
1,138
1028 W Villa Dr, Des Plaines, IL
0.19
Single-Family Home
$381,000
05/07/26
3
1.5
1,277
1090 W Grant Dr, Des Plaines, IL
0.14
Single-Family Home
$355,000
01/28/26
2
1.5
1,332
1042 Alfini Dr, Des Plaines, IL
0.06
Single-Family Home
$345,000
06/09/26
2
1
950
1056 E Villa Dr, Des Plaines, IL
0.25
Single-Family Home
$375,000
04/09/26
3
1.5
1,250
1045 W Grant Dr, Des Plaines, IL
0.17
Single-Family Home
$330,000
07/31/26
3
1
1,200

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
1033 S Wolf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.04
$397,600
3
1.5
1,200
Off Market
1024 S Wolf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.02
$370,000
3
1.5
972
For Sale
1020 S 6th Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.07
$362,200
2
1
1,052
Off Market
1048 S 6th Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.07
$363,500
3
1.5
1,277
Off Market
971 S Wolf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.09
$351,500
2
2
1,904
Off Market
1080 S 6th Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.08
$359,100
3
2
1,539
Off Market
1042 Alfini Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.06
$345,000
2
1
950
Recently Sold
1052 Alfini Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.06
$449,300
3
2
1,180
Off Market
969 E Alfini Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.10
$322,400
3
1
-
Off Market
1101 Alfini Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.08
$431,900
3
1.5
1,619
Off Market
1110 S Wolf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.08
$374,800
3
1
1,400
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 1040 S Wolf Rd.
  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1952
Living Area
800 sqft
Price/Sqft
$446
Parking
Garage

About this House

Welcome to this delightful multi-level home that offers a blend of comfort and charm in a prime Des Plaines location! As you step inside, you'll find a cozy living and dining area with beautiful hardwood floors that flow throughout the main level. The kitchen features updated appliances, oak cabinets, and plenty of storage. Upstairs, there are two inviting bedrooms, while the lower level offers an additional bedroom, perfect for guests or a home office. Both bathrooms have been thoughtfully updated. Step outside to a wonderful backyard oasis complete with a fountain, gazebo, and pergola - ideal for relaxing or entertaining! The property also includes a 1-car garage, and a newer roof and gutters (only 4 years old). Conveniently located near highways, restaurants, and just steps away from the Prairie Lakes Community Center, this home is ready for you to make it your own! Don't miss out on this great opportunity!
1040 S Wolf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 800 sqft single-family home built in 1952. It last sold for $296,000 on Oct 4, 2024 (1% below the $300,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $356,800, with a rent estimate of $2,628/month.
Last check for updates: about 6 hours ago
Listed by Raquel Rojas Moran, (847) 724-1855
Baird & Warner
Bought with: Connie Dornan, SFR, @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12148833

Home Details for 1040 S Wolf Rd

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished,FullNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 800 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, DryerDishwasherDryerLaundry: In UnitMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
No Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5Levels: Bi-LevelAccessibility: No Disability Access
View
No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: PatioOther Structures: Gazebo, PergolaExterior: Fire Pit
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 1Parking: Asphalt,Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1952
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl SidingNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 09192160550000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $300,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Sep 09 2024Possession 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

Agent Information

Buyer Agent
Buyer Company Name: The Connie Dornan Group

Community

Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7150 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12148833Activation Date: Wed Sep 04 2024

Additional Information

SidewalksStreet LightsStreet PavedMRD SHARE WITH CLIENTS: YesSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address Display

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Oct 4, 2024
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12148833
Sold
$296,000
Sep 9, 2024
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12148833
Contingent
$300,000
Sep 4, 2024
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12148833
Listed For Sale
$300,000
Oct 16, 2006
Source: N/A
Sold
$265,000
Jun 29, 2005
Source: N/A
Sold
$200,000

Market trends in Des Plaines

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$329K
$6.62KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$234
$1MoM
Available listings
202
1MoM

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 1040 S Wolf Rd

  • What is 1040 S Wolf Rd estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1040 S Wolf Rd in Des Plaines, IL is $356,800.
  • What is the price history for 1040 S Wolf Rd?
    1040 S Wolf Rd in Des Plaines, IL last sold for $296,000 in October 2024.
  • 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 1040 S Wolf Rd have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1040 S Wolf Rd in Des Plaines, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 1040 S Wolf Rd have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1040 S Wolf Rd in Des Plaines, IL has in-unit laundry.

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