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

$445,900

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,854 sqft

161 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Est. Refi. Payment $3,178/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold May 30, 2025 for $335,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$446K
Since last month
Increased$1K (+0.2%)
Since last year
Decreased$8K (-1.8%)
Since last sale
Increased$108K (+32.2%)
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 decreased by -2% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$443K
August 2026$446K
July 2026$442K
June 2026$451K

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
191 Ashland Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.08
Single-Family Home
$385,000
05/20/26
4
2
1,500
681 S Mount Prospect Rd, Des Plaines, IL
0.23
Single-Family Home
$410,000
03/02/26
3
2
1,273
1073 Anderson Ter, Des Plaines, IL
0.52
Single-Family Home
$380,000
09/01/26
4
2
1,872
49 King Ln, Des Plaines, IL
0.27
Single-Family Home
$495,000
09/08/26
3
2
1,306
913 Ingram Pl, Des Plaines, IL
0.31
Single-Family Home
$392,500
12/22/25
3
1.5
1,179
887 Ingram Pl, Des Plaines, IL
0.30
Single-Family Home
$494,500
05/12/26
5
3
1,900
609 Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL
0.43
Single-Family Home
$354,000
04/24/26
3
1.5
1,525
609 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL
0.43
Single-Family Home
$354,000
04/24/26
3
1.5
1,525
190 E Bradley St, Des Plaines, IL
0.45
Single-Family Home
$442,000
01/28/26
3
1.5
1,869

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
155 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.01
$415,100
4
2
1,368
Off Market
175 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.01
$411,300
4
1.5
1,500
Off Market
175 E Thacker Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.01
$417,300
4
1.5
1,500
Off Market
141 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.02
$306,300
3
1
1,025
Off Market
191 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.04
$406,200
3
2
1,134
Off Market
191 Ashland Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.08
$385,000
4
2
1,500
Recently Sold
209 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.06
$329,800
3
1
-
Off Market
170 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.05
$410,800
4
2
1,224
Off Market
217 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.07
$300,100
3
1
960
Off Market
782 Citadel Ct, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.06
$677,300
4
2.5
-
Off Market
168 Oakwood Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.10
$384,800
3
1
1,150
Off Market

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 1953
1,854 sqft
$241/sqft
Garage

About this House

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.
161 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,854 sqft single-family home built in 1953. It last sold for $335,000 on May 30, 2025 (3% below the $344,900 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $445,900, with a rent estimate of $3,354/month.
Last check for updates: about 9 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

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
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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

Additional Information

Source Internet Entire Listing DisplaySource Internet Address DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: Yes

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 30, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12210565
Sold
$335,000
Dec 18, 2024
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12210565
Contingent
$344,900
Nov 14, 2024
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12210565
Listed For Sale
$344,900
Nov 16, 2022
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11637153
Sold
$320,000
Oct 26, 2022
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11637153
Contingent
$325,000

Market trends in Des Plaines

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$340K
$14.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$237
$5MoM
Available listings
218
15MoM

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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

  • 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 161 E Thacker St

  • What is 161 E Thacker St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 161 E Thacker St in Des Plaines, IL is $445,900.
  • What is the price history for 161 E Thacker St?
    161 E Thacker St in Des Plaines, IL last sold for $335,000 in May 2025.
  • 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 $340K. That is up $14.33K from the prior month.
  • Does 161 E Thacker St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 161 E Thacker St in Des Plaines, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 161 E Thacker St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 161 E Thacker St in Des Plaines, IL has laundry facilities.

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