1561 E Walnut Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
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SOLD
MAR 6, 2026

1561 E Walnut Ave
Des Plaines, IL 60016

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,800 sqft

$385,000

Last Sold: Mar 6, 2026
3% over list $375K
$214/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $2,640/mo*
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$385,000

Last Sold: Mar 6, 2026
3% over list $375K
$214/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $2,640/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,800 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools1 High School
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Description

Welcome to 1561 Walnut - a classic Craftsman-style bungalow with an easy blend of vintage character and everyday comfort. The home still shows off the details people love from this era - warm hardwood floors, original trim, and beautiful glass accents - while offering thoughtful updates in the kitchen and bath for today's lifestyle. The main level feels bright and inviting, with comfortable living and dining spaces that make the home feel larger than expected. The screened front porch gives you a true "sit and stay a while" spot for morning coffee or summer evenings, and the extra-deep backyard provides plenty of room to play, garden, entertain, or simply unwind. The full basement is clean, dry, and wide-open - a great opportunity for storage now and future finishing later. The upper level also provides additional usable square footage that can be adapted to fit a variety of needs, such as an extra bedroom, work, play, or hobby space. All of this in a walkable Des Plaines location - close to the train, parks, shopping, restaurants, and well-regarded schools. A charming home with room to grow - welcome to Walnut Street.
1561 E Walnut Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,800 sqft single-family home built in 1925. It last sold for $385,000 on Mar 6, 2026 (3% above the $375,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $391,600, with a rent estimate of $4,691/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Patio
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$214/sqft
Listed
149 days ago

Home Details for 1561 E Walnut Ave

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, Bonus Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Recreation Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1800 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, DryerDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
No Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Skylight(s)Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Hardwood
View
No View
Security
Security: Fire Sprinkler System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: Patio, Screened
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Asphalt,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Storm Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1925
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Bungalow
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 09202170070000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $375,000Price Per Sqft: $214/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu Feb 19 2026Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

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

Agent Information

Buyer Agent
Buyer Company Name: Aloisio Shanley Group

Community

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

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6751.8 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12538341Activation Date: Thu Feb 05 2026

Additional Information

CurbsSidewalksStreet LightsStreet PavedMRD SHARE WITH CLIENTS: YesSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD Listing On IDX Display: YesMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address Display
Last check for updates: about 17 hours ago
Listed by Ryan Gable, SRES, (847) 348-1154
Starting Point Realty, Inc.
Bought with: Mary Shanley Aloisio, (773) 332-0035, @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12538341

Price History for 1561 E Walnut Ave

DatePriceEventSource
03/06/2026$385,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12538341
02/10/2026$375,000ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12538341
02/05/2026$375,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12538341
05/07/2019$275,000Sold
N/A
03/01/2019$289,000PendingAgent Provided
02/08/2019$289,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
10/02/2018$289,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
08/07/2018$289,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
07/26/2018$299,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
06/21/2006$262,000Sold
N/A
09/27/1996$155,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Des Plaines

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$324K
$6.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.3%
0.3%MoM
Price per sq ft
$227
$0MoM
Available listings
186
23MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax
Assessment$248,800
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1561 E Walnut Ave

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1548 Campbell Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.09
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$365,000
06/30/26
3
1.5
1,611
1220 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL
0.30
Single-Family Home
$380,000
07/02/26
3
1
1,600
1488 Van Buren Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.23
Single-Family Home
$465,000
11/14/25
3
1.5
1,500
1638 Oakwood Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.15
Single-Family Home
$330,000
08/11/25
5
2
2,216
1489 E Algonquin Rd, Des Plaines, IL
0.21
Single-Family Home
$415,000
01/23/26
3
1.5
2,736
1474 Oakwood Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.16
Single-Family Home
$510,000
11/06/25
3
3
2,072
1311 Henry Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.33
Single-Family Home
$410,000
09/26/25
3
2
2,300
1630 Henry Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.10
Single-Family Home
$335,000
04/02/26
2
1
935
1495 E Algonquin Rd, Des Plaines, IL
0.20
Single-Family Home
$500,000
06/05/26
3
2.5
2,045

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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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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