1240 E Washington St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
OFF MARKET

$561,000

Trulia Estimate
  • 6 Beds
  • 3 Baths

1240 E Washington St, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Est. Refi. Payment $3,979/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold May 28, 2025 for $550,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$561K
Since last month
Decreased$8K (-1.4%)
Since last year
Increased$41K (+7.9%)
Since last sale
Increased$5K (+0.9%)
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 +8% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$555K
August 2026$560K
July 2026$563K
June 2026$573K
May 2026$564K
April 2026$551K
March 2026$551K
February 2026$524K
January 2026$518K
2025
2024
2023

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
9153 W Oaks Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.52
Multi-Family Home
$426,000
11/21/25
4
2.5
2,040
1057 Hollywood Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.28
Multi-Family Home
$380,000
01/07/26
4
2
-
1488 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL
0.67
Multi-Family Home
$294,500
11/03/25
3
3
-
509 N 4th Ave #A, Des Plaines, IL
1.22
Multi-Family Home
$360,000
07/16/26
3
1.5
1,381
9447 Meadow Ln, Des Plaines, IL
1.68
Multi-Family Home
$420,000
08/17/26
3
2.5
1,550
9416 Meadow Ln, Des Plaines, IL
1.63
Multi-Family Home
$387,500
03/20/26
4
2
1,625
9441 Meadow Ln, Des Plaines, IL
1.68
Multi-Family Home
$265,000
08/24/26
4
2
1,645

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
1250 E Washington St #10, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.02
-
2
1
900
Off Market
1250 E Washington St #8, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.02
$210,700
2
1
850
Off Market
1247 Washington St #104, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.04
$185,500
1
1
750
Off Market
1247 Washington St #201, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.04
$266,900
2
1
-
Off Market
1243 E Washington St #C204, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.03
$264,300
2
1
-
Off Market
E #C102, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.03
$234,500
2
1
-
Off Market
1243 E Washington St #C202, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.03
$234,500
2
1
-
Off Market
1243 E Washington St #C203, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.03
$211,900
2
1
900
Off Market
1243 E Washington St #C201, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.03
$213,400
2
1
915
Off Market
1243 E Washington St #C302, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.03
$266,900
2
1
-
Off Market
1243 E Washington St #C103, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.03
$174,500
1
1
750
Off Market

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Multi-Family
Built in 1922
4 Parking Spaces

About this House

Legal 3 flat with a R-4 zoning. 3 fully rented apartments w/ one apt having a stackable washer/dryer for their use. There is also a large attic about 700 sq Ft. that could be remodeled. There are 3 boilers to heat the apartments. 4 parking spaces in the back of building. Plus additional street parking. Convenient to the local schools and the new downtown restaurants and the Metra. Each unit comes with 2 window ACs. Roof and gutters replaced in 2023. New Hot water Heaters replaced in 2023. 2 of the hot water boiler pumps have been replaced on 2022/2024. All units are individually metered for gas and electrical Note: separate electric meter for building. Laundry room with a washer/dryer for the other 2 apts. Call listing agent to set up a showing. All apartments are occupied.
1240 E Washington St, Des Plaines, IL 60016 is a 6 bedroom, 3 bathroom multi-family built in 1922. It last sold for $550,000 on May 28, 2025 (7% above the $514,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $561,000, with a rent estimate of $2,597/month.
Last check for updates: about 15 hours ago
Listed by Jan Goczkowski, (847) 767-6548
Century 21 Langos & Christian
Bought with: Dennis O'Neill, (224) 392-1252, Century 21 Langos & Christian
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12318221

Home Details for 1240 E Washington St

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Partially Finished,PartialNumber of Rooms: 12
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 6Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3
Heating & Cooling
Heating: BaseboardHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Baseboard
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No View

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
No Attached GarageParking Spaces: 4Parking: Off Street,On Site,Other
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1922
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: Multi Family
Building
Construction Materials: Brick, FrameNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 09172100200000Model Home Type: MULTI FAMILY

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $514,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Apr 01 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

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

Building

Building Details
Builder Model: MULTI FAMILY

Community

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

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3150 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12318221

Additional Information

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

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 28, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12318221
Sold
$550,000
Apr 1, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12318221
Contingent
$514,000
Mar 24, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12318221
Listed For Sale
$514,000
Mar 22, 2017
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09477787
Sold
$385,000
Jan 21, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$389,000

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 1240 E Washington St

  • What is 1240 E Washington St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1240 E Washington St in Des Plaines, IL is $561,000.
  • What is the price history for 1240 E Washington St?
    1240 E Washington St in Des Plaines, IL last sold for $550,000 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 $340K. That is up $14.33K from the prior month.
  • Does 1240 E Washington St have parking?
    Yes, 1240 E Washington St in Des Plaines, IL has on-site parking.

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