1122 E  Walnut Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
OFF MARKET

1122 E Walnut Ave
Des Plaines, IL 60016

  • 3 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 1,978 sqft

$612,700

Trulia Estimate
as of May 12, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $4,103/mo*

$612,700

Trulia Estimate
as of May 12, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $4,103/mo*
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,978 sqft

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Description

Classic English Tudor home in the heart of Des Plaines. This home features so much character and charm - arched doorways, original crown molding, accent molding, ceiling beams, and original white oak hardwood floors are found throughout the entire home. Primary bedroom features a special vaulted ceiling detail and rooftop balcony deck. Two additional bedrooms upstairs with beautiful ceiling trim, and extra large cedar-lined closet. Newly renovated kitchen with designer cabinets, quartz countertops, all stainless steel appliances, and new recessed lighting & pendant fixtures. Living room features a period wood-burning fireplace with historical stone mantle, ceiling beams & new recessed lighting. Sunroom off of living room would make a perfect home office. Lots of natural light from the large sliding doors leading out to south-facing patio. Finished basement features a family room with gas fireplace, walk-in closet with cedar paneling, full bathroom with jacuzzi tub. Utility area has washer, dryer, laundry sink and tool bench. NEW boiler, NEW hot water heater, and NEW air conditioning unit. NEW windows in sunroom. Lots of storage inside the house as well as additional room for storage adjacent to 2-car garage. Walk to schools, parks, and downtown Des Plaines shops and restaurants. Easy access to expressway, commuter train and O'Hare International Airport. Come see it and make it your new home today!
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from May 05, 2023

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Porch, Patio, Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 1122 E Walnut Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished,FullNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Balcony Porch Lanai, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Office, Pantry, Storage, Walk In Closet
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1978 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)DishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: In Unit,SinkMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: OtherHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Other
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 2Fireplace: Wood Burning, Living Room, BasementHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: SlatePatio / Porch: Roof Deck, Patio, Porch, DeckFencing: FencedOther Structures: StorageFoundation: 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: 1929
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: English,Tudor
Building
Construction Materials: StoneNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 09201110300000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $548,800
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sun Jan 29 2023Possession 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

Community

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

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8400 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 11640250

Additional Information

CurbsSidewalksStreet LightsStreet Paved
Last check for updates: about 12 hours ago
Listed by Lexie Lyons, (630) 825-7631
Executive Realty Group LLC
Bought with: Sean Canty, (630) 649-8252, Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#11640250

Price History for 1122 E Walnut Ave

DatePriceEventSource
05/01/2023$525,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11640250
01/30/2023$548,800ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11640250
10/21/2022$548,800PriceChange
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11640250
09/28/2022$575,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11640250
09/28/2022ListingRemovedMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11415819
07/06/2022$599,000PriceChange
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11415819
05/26/2022$575,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11415819
04/05/2019$387,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10126011
03/05/2019$384,900PendingAgent Provided
02/22/2019$384,900PendingToActiveAgent Provided
01/20/2019$384,900PendingAgent Provided
11/19/2018$384,900PriceChange
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10/23/2018$389,900PriceChange
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09/25/2018$394,900PriceChange
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08/15/2018$399,900PriceChange
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07/24/2018$409,500PriceChange
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06/25/2018$414,900PriceChange
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05/15/2018$424,900PriceChange
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05/03/2018$474,500PriceChange
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03/30/2018$499,500PriceChange
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03/01/2018$524,500PriceChange
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01/12/2018$549,900PriceChange
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11/30/2017$569,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
10/03/2017$589,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
05/21/1999$308,000Sold
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06/20/1996$284,000Sold
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01/27/1994$176,666Sold
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2023
Tax$9,755
Assessment$370,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1122 E Walnut Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.05
Single-Family Home
$485,000
08/04/25
3
1.5
1,640
0.08
Single-Family Home
$489,000
03/31/26
3
2
1,639
0.15
Single-Family Home
$415,000
08/01/25
3
2
1,730
0.27
Single-Family Home
$415,500
05/19/25
3
1.5
1,793
0.19
Single-Family Home
$450,000
05/30/25
4
2
1,682
0.25
Single-Family Home
$410,000
09/26/25
3
2
2,300
0.28
Single-Family Home
$495,000
05/23/25
4
2.5
2,666
0.34
Single-Family Home
$610,000
08/26/25
3
3
2,218
0.47
Single-Family Home
$510,000
11/06/25
3
3
2,072
0.28
Single-Family Home
$515,000
11/24/25
4
2.5
1,656

Assigned Schools

These are the assigned schools for 1122 E Walnut Ave.
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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

  • 68 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 67 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 66 % Say kids play outside

  • 66 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 66 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 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

Learn more about our methodology.
  • Caroline Wood
    "Great sense of community. Beautiful neighborhood. Lots of beautiful mature trees in the area. Beautiful homes. "
  • 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. "
  • 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. "
  • 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"
  • Captzamboni
    "Taste of Des Plaines….Fall Fest are very family oriented. Great place to raise a family. I’ve been a resident since 1993. "
  • Arroyom617
    "Get kids involved in sports here it’s key for the kids to create friendships and parents can also build friendships as well. "
  • 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."
  • 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. "
  • 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. "
  • Sarah G.
    "I’ve lived around this area for 25 years quiet and clean good place to raise a family and go for walks"
  • 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. "
  • Hyderhash10
    "My neighborhood has easy access to expressways, public transportation and close to the airport and convenient shopping and close to a pharmacy. "
  • Sperezic
    "great area for starting family and schools are close by and very good I raised my boys here and family in the neighborhood "
  • 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. "
  • 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."
  • 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."
  • 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 "
  • Michelle
    "perfect location!! can really to metra station and highway very close! close to shopping and restaurants! "
  • 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. "
  • 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."
  • 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. "
  • 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. "
  • 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."
  • Bcouch0600
    "Very close to all major transportation. Con: airport can be noisy. Lots of people with loud mufflers in this city. "
  • Fred
    "yes awesome very clean freindly clean nice people roads need some work tho, respectfully stores and restaurants near by ,"
  • Ddawn8data
    "Forest Elementary School has a Turkey Trot every year. the local restaurant offers Hometown bands and weekly specials."
  • SA
    "I recently moved to this neighborhood, I feel very convenient for all public transportation and school."
  • 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."
  • 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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1122 E Walnut Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,978 sqft single-family home built in 1929. This property is not currently available for sale. 1122 E Walnut Ave was last sold on May 1, 2023 for $525,000 (4% lower than the asking price of $548,800). The current Trulia Estimate for 1122 E Walnut Ave is $612,700.