1523 E Walnut Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
OFF MARKET

1523 E Walnut Ave
Des Plaines, IL 60016

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,735 sqft

$451,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 13, 2026

$451,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 13, 2026
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,735 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$452K
Since last month
Decreased$6K (-1.3%)
Since last year
Increased$61K (+15.7%)
Since last sale
Increased$252K (+125.8%)
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 +63% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$452K
July 2026$448K
June 2026$458K
May 2026$435K
April 2026$433K
March 2026$419K
February 2026$402K
January 2026$408K
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
1548 Campbell Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.09
Single-Family Home
$365,000
06/30/26
3
1.5
1,611
1561 E Walnut Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.04
Single-Family Home
$385,000
03/06/26
3
1
1,800
1489 E Algonquin Rd, Des Plaines, IL
0.20
Single-Family Home
$415,000
01/23/26
3
1.5
2,736
1523 Oakwood Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.07
Single-Family Home
$500,000
07/21/26
5
2
2,108
1488 Van Buren Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.22
Single-Family Home
$465,000
11/14/25
3
1.5
1,500
1474 Oakwood Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.13
Single-Family Home
$510,000
11/06/25
3
3
2,072
1589 E Walnut Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.07
Single-Family Home
$255,000
06/26/26
2
1
1,068
1224 White St, Des Plaines, IL
0.21
Single-Family Home
$321,000
08/20/25
5
2
1,409
1311 Henry Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.29
Single-Family Home
$410,000
09/26/25
3
2
2,300
1486 Van Buren Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.22
Single-Family Home
$399,500
11/04/25
5
2
2,350

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
1561 E Walnut Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.04
$385,000
3
1
1,800
Recently Sold
1569 E Walnut Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.05
$530,800
3
2.5
1,800
Off Market
1523 Oakwood Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.07
$500,000
5
2
2,108
Recently Sold
1473 E Walnut Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.07
$319,500
2
1
900
Off Market
1505 Oakwood Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.07
$525,300
5
2
2,000
Off Market
1548 Campbell Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.09
$365,000
3
1.5
1,611
Recently Sold
1606 Henry Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.11
$284,400
2
1
1,354
Off Market
1524 Oakwood Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.11
$311,800
1
1
800
Off Market
1605 Oakwood Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.12
$348,000
3
2
1,179
Off Market
1622 E Walnut Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.12
$359,100
4
1.5
2,000
Off Market
1441 E Walnut Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.12
$397,900
2
2
1,100
Off Market
1549 Campbell Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.13
$519,100
4
2.5
1,731
Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1928
Living Area
1,735 sqft
Price/Sqft
$260
Parking
Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1523 E Walnut Ave, Des Plaines, IL. 1523 E Walnut Ave is in Des Plaines, IL and in ZIP code 60016. This property has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,735 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 7500 sqft and was built in 1928.
1523 E Walnut Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,735 sqft single-family home built in 1928. It last sold for $200,000 on Jul 28, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $451,500, with a rent estimate of $2,732/month.

Home Details for 1523 E Walnut Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Breakfast Nook, Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room, Office, Recreation RoomCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling
Heating: OtherHeating Fuel: Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5Floors: Carpet, Laminate
Appliances & Utilities
Cable ReadyDishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Double Paned Windows

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Shake ShingleExterior: BrickGardenLawnPatio
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1928Year Updated: 1974
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Tudor

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7500 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 28, 2021
Source: N/A
Sold
$200,000

Market trends in Des Plaines

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$329K
$6.62KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$234
$1MoM
Available listings
202
1MoM
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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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  • 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 1523 E Walnut Ave

  • What is 1523 E Walnut Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1523 E Walnut Ave in Des Plaines, IL is $451,500.
  • What is the price history for 1523 E Walnut Ave?
    1523 E Walnut Ave in Des Plaines, IL last sold for $200,000 in July 2021.
  • 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 $329K. That is up $6.62K from the prior month.
  • Does 1523 E Walnut Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1523 E Walnut Ave in Des Plaines, IL has in-unit laundry.
  • How big is the lot at 1523 E Walnut Ave?
    The lot at 1523 E Walnut Ave in Des Plaines, IL is about 0.17 acres (7,500 sq ft).