1265 S Wolf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018
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SOLD
OCT 24, 2025

1265 S Wolf Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60018

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 999 sqft

$369,000

Last Sold: Oct 24, 2025
1% below list $374K
$369/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $2,576/mo*
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$369,000

Last Sold: Oct 24, 2025
1% below list $374K
$369/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $2,576/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
2 Baths
999 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools1 High School
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Description

Wolf Rd address but the house faces Van Buren. Charming 2 bedroom, 2 bath ranch on a desirable corner lot-just steps from local schools! This home offers flexible living space with a converted 3rd bedroom currently used as a dining room. Space could be home office, playroom, you decide! Don't miss the creative pantry nook featuring decorative barn doors in the living room. Galley kitchen provides plenty of cabinet space and a cheerful corner window plus access to the back yard. Check out the full basement that expands your living options with a second kitchen, laundry room, family room, full bath, and combo laundry/storage room. Outside, enjoy a fully fenced yard filled with native plants, mature fruit trees, herbs, and more-plus a swing that stays with the property! 2-car garage with driveway access off Van Buren makes parking easy. Located only one block from Algonquin Middle School and two blocks from the Forest Elementary School, this home combines convenience with charm. This home offers endless possibilities both inside and out. See this one today before it's too late!
1265 S Wolf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 999 sqft single-family home built in 1953. It last sold for $369,000 on Oct 24, 2025 (1% below the $374,222 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $394,700, with a rent estimate of $2,408/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$369/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 1265 S Wolf Rd

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Partially Finished,FullNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Breakfast Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Kitchen 2 Nd, Laundry, Living Room, Storage
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 999 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, DisposalDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: In UnitRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
No Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Screens, DrapesFlooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Hardwood
View
No View
Security
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Fencing: Fenced
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1953
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 09194090010000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $374,222Price Per Sqft: $369/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu Sep 11 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

Agent Information

Buyer Agent
Buyer Company Name: GMS Group

Community

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

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7296 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12447886Activation Date: Fri Aug 29 2025

Additional Information

ParkCurbsSidewalksStreet LightsStreet PavedMRD SHARE WITH CLIENTS: YesSource Internet Entire Listing DisplaySource Internet Address DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: Yes
Last check for updates: about 13 hours ago
Listed by Joseph Marella, (847) 685-8300
Keller Williams Realty Ptnr,LL
Jean Marella, (847) 224-9636
Keller Williams Realty Ptnr,LL
Bought with: Stephanie Mederos, (630) 408-2712, Realty of America
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12447886

Price History for 1265 S Wolf Rd

DatePriceEventSource
10/24/2025$369,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12447886
09/11/2025$374,222ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12447886
08/29/2025$374,222Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12447886
11/13/2017$245,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09763826
10/04/2017$250,000PendingAgent Provided
09/28/2017$250,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Des Plaines

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$320K
$4.17KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
0.7%MoM
Price per sq ft
$232
$6MoM
Available listings
203
17MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax
Assessment$250,000
Home facts updated by county records

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Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
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Sqft
1090 W Grant Dr, Des Plaines, IL
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$355,000
01/28/26
2
1.5
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$380,000
09/09/25
4
2
1,037
1440 S 4th Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.30
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$418,000
11/19/25
3
2
1,090
1164 W Grant Dr, Des Plaines, IL
0.24
Single-Family Home
$324,900
03/23/26
2
1
999
1052 Alfini Dr, Des Plaines, IL
0.31
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$429,000
09/19/25
3
2
1,180
1122 Alfini Dr, Des Plaines, IL
0.23
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$365,000
03/13/26
5
2
1,138
1042 Alfini Dr, Des Plaines, IL
0.32
Single-Family Home
$345,000
06/09/26
2
1
950
1056 E Villa Dr, Des Plaines, IL
0.35
Single-Family Home
$375,000
04/09/26
3
1.5
1,250
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0.35
Single-Family Home
$381,000
05/07/26
3
1.5
1,277

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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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    "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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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