161 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
OFF MARKET

161 E Thacker St
Des Plaines, IL 60016

  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,854 sqft

$349,600

Trulia Estimate
as of May 7, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,375/mo*
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$349,600

Trulia Estimate
as of May 7, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,375/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,854 sqft

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Description

SHORT SALE -- HIGHLY EXPERIENCED SHORT SALE NEGOTIATOR -- Come explore this charming Cape Cod nestled in Des Plaines' vibrant heart. The home features an expansive living room, spacious kitchen, and a huge family room on the first floor, complemented by two bedrooms and a bath. Upstairs, discover two additional bedrooms and another full bath. Outside, a generously sized backyard with a quaint patio awaits. Recent upgrades include a new roof (2024), new HVAC system (2022), newer windows (circa 2017), and freshly installed flooring throughout the first floor (2024). This home is truly move-in ready! SHORT SALE. Property sold "as-is" in current condition. No survey, warranties, disclosures, or inspections provided by seller. All offers subject to lien holder(s) approval. Buyer proof of funds or pre-qual letter and addendum to contract is required. Submit all offers on Special Sales Contract with Rider.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from June 04, 2025

Home Highlights

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

Home Details for 161 E Thacker St

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Crawl SpaceNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1854 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Accessibility: No Disability Access

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltFoundation: Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 5Parking: Concrete,Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Driveway,Owned,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: Cape Cod
Building
Construction Materials: Aluminum SidingNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 09191000400000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $344,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu Dec 12 2024Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: Des Plaines
School Information
Elementary School District: 62Jr High / Middle School District: 62High School District: 207

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 10010 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Short Sale

Offer

Listing Terms: FHA

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12210565
Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago
Listed by Maureen Frederick, (773) 250-0400
Dream Town Real Estate
Bought with: Elizabeth Cotonieto, (847) 809-2210, Realty of America, LLC
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12210565

Price History for 161 E Thacker St

DatePriceEventSource
05/30/2025$335,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12210565
12/18/2024$344,900ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12210565
11/14/2024$344,900Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12210565
11/14/2024$349,000ListingRemovedMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12206443
11/08/2024$349,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12206443
11/07/2024$349,000ListingRemovedMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12201741
11/01/2024$349,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12201741
10/10/2024$359,000ListingRemovedMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12180584
10/04/2024$359,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12180584
09/24/2024$381,000ListingRemovedMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12145913
09/13/2024$381,000PriceChange
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12145913
08/23/2024$389,000PriceChange
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12145913
07/25/2024$394,000PriceChange
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12120832
07/13/2024$399,000PriceChange
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12110295
06/27/2024$409,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12096228
06/27/2024ListingRemovedMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12090233
06/22/2024$419,999Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12090233
11/16/2022$320,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11637153
10/26/2022$325,000ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11637153
10/20/2022$325,000PriceChange
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11637153
10/10/2022$330,000PriceChange
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11637153
10/03/2022$335,000PriceChange
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11637153
09/23/2022$340,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11637153
06/30/2016$235,000Sold
N/A
05/16/2016$245,000PendingAgent Provided
05/14/2016$245,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
04/17/2016$250,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2023
Tax$7,382
Assessment$279,990
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 161 E Thacker St

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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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161 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,854 sqft single-family home built in 1953. This property is not currently available for sale. 161 E Thacker St was last sold on May 30, 2025 for $335,000 (3% lower than the asking price of $344,900). The current Trulia Estimate for 161 E Thacker St is $349,600.