1152 E Walnut Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
FOR SALE
NEW - 6 HRS AGO
0.26 ACRES

1152 E Walnut Ave
Des Plaines, IL 60016

  • 6 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths
  • 4,200 sqft (on 0.26 acres)

$674,900

Est. Mortgage $4,515/mo*
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$674,900

Est. Mortgage $4,515/mo*
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6 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,200 sqft
(on 0.26 acres)

Local Information

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Description

First time on the market in nearly 30 years, this meticulously maintained 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home showcases true pride of ownership throughout. Refinished hardwood floors and sun-filled living spaces create a warm, inviting feel, while a cozy fireplace anchors the main living area. The kitchen has been updated and well cared for over the years, featuring maple cabinetry, luxury granite countertops, and an abundance of storage. Upstairs, spacious bedrooms feature walk-in closets. The full basement provides exceptional additional living space, including a large recreation area, two bonus rooms, a full bathroom, and additional storage with crawl space access. A standout feature is the additional recreation room off the garage, offering a seamless transition to the patio-perfect for entertaining or flexible use. The heated 3-car garage adds year-round comfort and convenience. Situated on a beautifully landscaped corner lot with a fenced yard, this home has been thoughtfully maintained and is a rare opportunity. Conveniently located near downtown Des Plaines, major expressways, and O'Hare, this home offers both comfort and accessibility. Listing Agent is related to Seller.

Home Highlights

Parking
3 Car Garage
Outdoor
Patio, Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$161
Listed
No Info

Home Details for 1152 E Walnut Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: New

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished,Crawl Space,Rec/Family Area,FullNumber of Rooms: 13Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Dining Room, Exercise Room, Family Room, Family Room Down, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Recreation Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 6Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 3Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 4200 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, DisposalDishwasherDisposalRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Starter, Family RoomHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Hardwood, Wood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: Deck, PatioFencing: Fenced
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 3Number of Covered Spaces: 3Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 7Parking: Concrete,Garage Door Opener,Heated Garage,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Side Apron,Driveway,Owned,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Days on Market: <1 days on Trulia

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1984
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Tudor
Building
Construction Materials: Stucco, CombinationNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 09201120140000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $674,900Price Per Sqft: $161
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: Des Plaines
School Information
Elementary School District: 62Jr High / Middle School District: 62High School District: 207

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 12632680

Community

Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.26 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12632680Activation Date: Thu May 07 2026

Additional Information

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Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listing courtesy of: Teresa Ryan, ABR, (630) 369-2000
Century 21 Circle
Amanda Chalus, (708) 655-6309
Century 21 Circle
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12632680
Also Listed on MRED as distributed by MLS GRID.

Price History for 1152 E Walnut Ave

DatePriceEventSource
05/08/2026$674,900Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12632680
01/08/1998$277,000Sold
N/A

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2023
Tax$12,309
Assessment$500,000
Home facts updated by county records

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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

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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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    "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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LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Teresa Ryan, ABR, Century 21 Circle
Agent Phone: (630) 369-2000
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 2026. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Click here for more information
1152 E Walnut Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 is a 6 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 4,200 sqft single-family home built in 1984. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MRED as distributed by MLS GRID on May 8, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 12632680.