1723 Whitcomb Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
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OFF MARKET

1723 Whitcomb Ave
Des Plaines, IL 60018

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 958 sqft (on 0.30 acres)

$378,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 29, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,650/mo*
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$378,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 29, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,650/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
2 Baths
958 sqft
(on 0.30 acres)

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1942
Lot Size
0.3 acres
Living Area
958 sqft
Price/Sqft
$395
Parking
Garage

About this House

Solid brick ranch on a HUGE lot located within minutes of downtown Des Plaines with a detached 2 car garage & a brand new concrete driveway. Meticulously taken care of, this home has traditional floor plan, custom wooden beams & polished hardwood floors throughout. Combined living & dining room offers so much convenience with a fluid and comfortable layout for all lifestyles. Spacious living has a beautiful fireplace with oak mantle, custom lighting & skylights. Cook amazing meals in this charming updated kitchen with warm tone cabinetry, granite counters, crown molding & easy access to deck. Both bedrooms are equally spacious with neutral décor throughout. Full finished basement has a relaxing ambience complete with an expansive family room, tile flooring, full bathroom, laundry room and lots of storage space. Ultimately relaxing outdoor experience on your large patio with serene nature views and luscious oversized backyard. This home has it all!
1723 Whitcomb Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 958 sqft single-family home built in 1942. It last sold for $229,000 on May 19, 2017. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $378,700, with a rent estimate of $2,367/month.

Home Details for 1723 Whitcomb Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry RoomCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Tile, Hardwood, Linoleum Vinyl
Appliances & Utilities
DisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Double Paned Windows

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt, Shake ShingleDeckExterior: BrickLawnPatio
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1942
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.30 acres

Price History for 1723 Whitcomb Ave

DatePriceEventSource
05/19/2017$229,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09577395
04/03/2017$229,000PendingAgent Provided
03/28/2017$229,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
03/20/2017$239,000PendingToActiveAgent Provided
03/19/2017$239,000PendingAgent Provided
03/14/2017$239,000PendingToActiveAgent Provided
03/13/2017$239,000PendingAgent Provided
03/07/2017$239,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
06/05/2014$205,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #08514421
03/20/2014$219,900PendingToActiveAgent Provided
03/14/2014$219,900PendingAgent Provided
02/15/2014$219,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
12/07/2013$224,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
12/20/2011$205,000Sold
N/A
10/22/2011$217,499Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Des Plaines

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$320K
$4.17KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
0.7%MoM
Price per sq ft
$232
$6MoM
Available listings
203
17MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$6,059
Assessment$284,040
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1723 Whitcomb Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1634 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.13
Single-Family Home
$435,000
06/22/26
2
1.5
1,200
1280 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL
0.08
Single-Family Home
$350,000
06/23/26
3
2
1,650
1754 E Lincoln Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.23
Single-Family Home
$322,000
02/27/26
3
2
1,439
1726 E Lincoln Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.23
Single-Family Home
$391,195
05/08/26
3
2
1,021
1571 Whitcomb Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.20
Single-Family Home
$425,000
10/21/25
3
2
1,294
1485 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.30
Single-Family Home
$335,000
11/05/25
2
1
1,027
1634 E Lincoln Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.26
Single-Family Home
$340,000
02/27/26
3
3
1,658
1220 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL
0.15
Single-Family Home
$380,000
07/02/26
3
1
1,600
1515 Orchard St, Des Plaines, IL
0.24
Single-Family Home
$395,000
07/15/26
3
2
1,460
1483 Orchard St, Des Plaines, IL
0.20
Single-Family Home
$465,500
07/20/26
3
2
1,395

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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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    "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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