1131 S 3rd Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
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OFF MARKET

$485,300

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,793 sqft

1131 S 3rd Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Est. Refi. Payment $3,492/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold May 19, 2025 for $415,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$485K
Since last month
Decreased$5K (-1%)
Since last year
Increased$74K (+17.8%)
Since last sale
Increased$77K (+18.5%)
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 +98% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$492K
August 2026$489K
July 2026$497K
June 2026$504K
May 2026$510K
April 2026$513K
March 2026$491K
February 2026$480K
January 2026$476K
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
1076 S 3rd Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.09
Single-Family Home
$435,000
07/08/26
3
2
1,677
1048 E Walnut Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.20
Single-Family Home
$489,000
03/31/26
3
2
1,639
1056 E Villa Dr, Des Plaines, IL
0.18
Single-Family Home
$375,000
04/09/26
3
1.5
1,250
1028 W Villa Dr, Des Plaines, IL
0.25
Single-Family Home
$381,000
05/07/26
3
1.5
1,277
1304 Dennis Pl, Des Plaines, IL
0.20
Single-Family Home
$475,000
06/25/26
3
2
1,179
904 S 2nd Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.30
Single-Family Home
$452,500
09/04/26
3
2
1,824
942 W Villa Dr, Des Plaines, IL
0.32
Single-Family Home
$435,000
05/20/26
4
2
1,620
1394 Carol Ln, Des Plaines, IL
0.33
Single-Family Home
$552,500
04/16/26
3
2
2,116
982 W Villa Dr, Des Plaines, IL
0.29
Single-Family Home
$310,000
04/30/26
3
1.5
1,245
1045 W Grant Dr, Des Plaines, IL
0.27
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
1134 Webster Ln, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.03
$284,500
2
1
906
Off Market
1149 S 3rd Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.02
$410,100
3
1.5
1,460
Off Market
1166 Webster Ln, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.05
$335,000
2
1
906
Recently Sold
1115 S 3rd Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.02
$322,200
3
1
1,200
Off Market
1147 Webster Ln, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.07
$385,900
3
2
1,368
Off Market
916 E Algonquin Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.06
$352,200
3
1.5
-
Off Market
1125 Webster Ln, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.06
$448,300
5
1.5
1,632
Off Market
1136 S 2nd Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.09
$431,600
3
2
1,284
Off Market
1131 E Grant Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.09
$499,000
4
3
2,485
For Sale
1076 S 3rd Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.09
$435,000
3
2
1,677
Recently Sold
1169 S 2nd Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.14
$372,500
3
1
1,289
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 1952
1,793 sqft
$271/sqft
Garage

About this House

Welcome to this charming, well-maintained 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath ranch home. The spacious eat-in kitchen boasts an island, custom cabinetry, making it the heart of the home. The spacious family room addition serves as a versatile living space, perfect for gatherings, relaxation, or entertaining. Featuring a charming wood-burning fireplace, this cozy area adds warmth and character to the home. There's also a designated space that could easily be converted into a 4th bedroom for added flexibility. With direct access to the 3-season room, this area seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor living, making it a true highlight of the home .Recent updates include a newer AC (2024), boiler (2023), washer/dryer (2021), and roof (2012), offering peace of mind. A perfect place to call home
1131 S 3rd Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,793 sqft single-family home built in 1952. It last sold for $415,500 on May 19, 2025 (2% below the $424,975 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $485,300, with a rent estimate of $3,182/month.
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by Krystle King, (847) 962-8470
Century 21 Circle
Carol Lynn Seifert, CSC, (847) 912-1803
Century 21 Circle
Bought with: Miguel Ruiz, (847) 528-7090, Baird & Warner
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12306495

Home Details for 1131 S 3rd Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: NoneNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Sun Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1793 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Gas Water HeaterDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: Main LevelMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: SteamHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Steam
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Wood Burning, Family RoomHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Accessibility: No Disability Access
View
No View
Security
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1.5Number of Covered Spaces: 1.5Has a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 1.5Parking: Concrete,Garage Door Opener,On Site,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: Aluminum Siding, BrickNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 09201160430000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $424,975
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sun Apr 20 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

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8280 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 12306495Back On Market Date: Thu Apr 17 2025

Additional Information

Source Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address Display

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 19, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12306495
Sold
$415,500
Apr 22, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12306495
Contingent
$424,975
Apr 17, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12306495
PendingToActive
$424,975
Apr 16, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12306495
Contingent
$424,975
Mar 7, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12306495
Listed For Sale
$424,975

Market trends in Des Plaines

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$340K
$14.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$237
$5MoM
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 1131 S 3rd Ave

  • What is 1131 S 3rd Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1131 S 3rd Ave in Des Plaines, IL is $485,300.
  • What is the price history for 1131 S 3rd Ave?
    1131 S 3rd Ave in Des Plaines, IL last sold for $415,500 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 $340K. That is up $14.33K from the prior month.
  • Does 1131 S 3rd Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1131 S 3rd Ave in Des Plaines, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 1131 S 3rd Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1131 S 3rd Ave in Des Plaines, IL has in-unit laundry.

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