1609 Prospect Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
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OFF MARKET

$494,200

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2,548 sqft

1609 Prospect Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018

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Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 16, 2021 for $335,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$494K
Since last month
Decreased$6K (-1.1%)
Since last year
Increased$18K (+3.8%)
Since last sale
Increased$159K (+47.5%)
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 +2% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$494K
August 2026$494K
July 2026$500K
June 2026$509K
May 2026$506K
April 2026$496K
March 2026$497K
February 2026$472K
January 2026$462K
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
1724 Illinois St, Des Plaines, IL
0.28
Single-Family Home
$355,000
12/18/25
3
1.5
1,500
1845 Everett Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.32
Single-Family Home
$560,000
02/17/26
3
2
2,400
1772 Birch St, Des Plaines, IL
0.40
Single-Family Home
$575,000
04/17/26
4
3
2,250
1886 Birch St, Des Plaines, IL
0.35
Single-Family Home
$412,000
09/04/26
3
2
1,925
1993 Deane St, Des Plaines, IL
0.20
Single-Family Home
$365,000
07/09/26
3
1.5
1,152
1714 Sycamore St, Des Plaines, IL
0.30
Single-Family Home
$399,900
07/22/26
3
2
1,528
1922 Fargo Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.49
Single-Family Home
$402,000
04/21/26
4
2
1,984
2104 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL
0.61
Single-Family Home
$342,000
10/06/25
4
2.5
1,664
1634 E Lincoln Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.51
Single-Family Home
$340,000
02/27/26
3
3
1,658
1420 Wicke Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.62
Single-Family Home
$335,000
06/03/26
4
2
2,180

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
1628 Prospect Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.04
$304,800
2
1
871
Off Market
1630 Prospect Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.05
$279,700
2
1
870
Off Market
1874 Linden St, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.06
$316,100
2
1
1,226
Off Market
1866 Linden St, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.07
$338,000
2
1
1,058
Off Market
1643 Prospect Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.04
$461,000
3
2
1,400
Off Market
1858 Linden St, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.08
$366,600
2
2
1,058
Off Market
1861 Linden St, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.10
$367,500
3
1
1,038
Off Market
1610 Stockton Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.03
$420,000
3
3
1,621
Recently Sold
1721-1725 Prospect Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.09
$461,000
4
2
-
Recently Sold
1924 S Orchard St, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.10
$407,500
3
1
1,051
Off Market
1827 Linden St, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.13
$265,700
3
1
950
Off Market
1645 Stockton Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.08
$325,000
3
1
994
Recently Sold

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1891
2,548 sqft
$194/sqft
Garage

About this House

Check out our interactive 3D tour! Historic Victorian two storey featuring four bedrooms & 2.5 bathrooms including a finished basement in law arrangement situated on a huge corner lot! Step into the spacious foyer and prepare to be impressed by this charming home. Formal dining room offers gleaming wide plank hardwood flooring, crown moulding, chair rail, and architectural details. Spacious formal living space features bay windows with stained glass and fireplace with wood mantle. Main level bedroom with hardwood flooring offers built in shelving and would make an excellent home office and library. kitchen has been upgraded with newer modern cabinetry, granite c-tops, and subway tile backsplash. Kitchen opens onto spacious family room with sliding doors to the huge deck- your perfect spot for summer entertaining. Full bath on main level. Second level features two spacious bedrooms including a walk in closet with built ins plus a half bathroom. Hardood floors continue t-out second level. Finished basement would make an excellent in law arrangement and offers 2nd kitchen, recreation/flex room, bedroom, and full bathroom. Classic details abound in this historical home- don't miss out on this opportunity. Seller offering a 13 MONTH HOME WARRANTY!
1609 Prospect Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,548 sqft single-family home built in 1891. It last sold for $335,000 on Mar 16, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $494,200, with a rent estimate of $3,893/month.

Home Details for 1609 Prospect Ave

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Tile, Hardwood
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowave
Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: VinylPatio
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1891
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Queen Anne / Victorian

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8594 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Mar 16, 2021
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10980346
Sold
$335,000
Feb 9, 2021
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$350,000
Sep 2, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$350,000
Price decreased by 4%
Jul 14, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$365,000
Price decreased by 3%
Jun 24, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$375,000
Price decreased by 3%

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

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 1609 Prospect Ave

  • What is 1609 Prospect Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1609 Prospect Ave in Des Plaines, IL is $494,200.
  • What is the price history for 1609 Prospect Ave?
    1609 Prospect Ave in Des Plaines, IL last sold for $335,000 in March 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 1609 Prospect Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1609 Prospect Ave in Des Plaines, IL has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 1609 Prospect Ave?
    The lot at 1609 Prospect Ave in Des Plaines, IL is about 0.20 acres (8,594 sq ft).

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