1724 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
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OFF MARKET

$388,500

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 938 sqft (on 0.37 acres)

1724 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018

Est. Refi. Payment $2,913/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 2, 2014 for $189,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$389K
Since last month
Decreased$7K (-1.7%)
Since last year
Increased$19K (+5.2%)
Since last sale
Increased$200K (+106%)
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 +85% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
October 2026$389K
September 2026$388K
August 2026$396K
July 2026$400K
June 2026$401K
May 2026$399K
April 2026$389K
March 2026$385K
February 2026$369K
January 2026$360K
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
1699 Whitcomb Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.06
Single-Family Home
$255,000
07/07/26
3
2
880
1220 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL
0.20
Single-Family Home
$380,000
07/02/26
3
1
1,600
1485 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.29
Single-Family Home
$335,000
11/05/25
2
1
1,027
1536 Orchard St, Des Plaines, IL
0.22
Single-Family Home
$350,000
12/01/25
3
1
1,146
1571 Whitcomb Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.20
Single-Family Home
$425,000
10/21/25
3
2
1,294
1634 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.11
Single-Family Home
$435,000
06/22/26
2
1.5
1,200
1280 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL
0.13
Single-Family Home
$350,000
06/23/26
3
2
1,650
1726 E Lincoln Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.18
Single-Family Home
$391,195
05/08/26
3
2
1,021
1754 E Lincoln Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.18
Single-Family Home
$322,000
02/27/26
3
2
1,439
1828 Lincoln Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.22
Single-Family Home
$437,500
10/07/25
3
2
1,393

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
1734 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.01
$611,200
4
3
2,752
Off Market
1714 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.01
$370,900
3
1
1,831
Off Market
Address Not Disclosed, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.02
$349,000
3
1
938
Off Market
1744 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.02
$413,200
3
2
1,247
Off Market
1706 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.02
$412,700
4
1
1,664
Off Market
1700 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.03
$329,000
4
3
2,552
Off Market
1754 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.03
$708,900
5
3.5
2,730
Off Market
1793 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.04
$303,800
2
1
1,035
Off Market
181820 Orchard St, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.05
-
-
-
-
Off Market
1692 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.05
$456,700
3
2
1,539
Off Market
1401 Orchard St, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.05
$448,200
4
2
1,600
Off Market
1764 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.05
$551,700
5
3
2,384
Off Market
1723 Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.05
$547,800
4
2.5
2,400
Off Market
1723 Whitcomb Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.05
$373,600
2
2
958
Off Market
1715 Whitcomb Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.05
$684,200
4
2.5
2,868
Off Market
1727 Whitcomb Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.05
$612,200
4
2.5
2,000
Off Market
1709 Whitcomb Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.05
$428,700
4
2
2,400
Off Market
1407 Orchard St, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.05
$330,000
3
1
1,239
Off Market
1733 Whitcomb Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.06
$456,600
3
2
1,578
Off Market
1723 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.06
$612,300
4
3
2,400
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 1949
0.37 acre lot
938 sqft
$414/sqft
Garage

About this House

Charming Cape Cod has hardwood floors throughout the first and second floors. Completely updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Three bedrooms, partially finished basement, and a two-car detached garage with huge 60 x 265 foot yard. Minutes away from the train depot and easy access to the toll road and express way to Chicago. Property sold "as is". For more information on this property, contact the listing agent, Paul Bobor at (847) 212-6037 or pbobor@koenigrubloff.com.
1724 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 938 sqft single-family home built in 1949. It last sold for $189,000 on Jul 2, 2014. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $388,500, with a rent estimate of $2,948/month.

Home Details for 1724 E Forest Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Shake ShingleExterior: Wood
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1949
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.37 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 2, 2014
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #08541983
Sold
$189,000
Apr 26, 2014
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$199,900
Apr 7, 2014
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$199,900
Price decreased by 7%
Feb 23, 2014
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$215,000
Aug 31, 2012
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Koenig Rubloff #08035850_60018
Sold
$179,000

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

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 1724 E Forest Ave

  • What is 1724 E Forest Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1724 E Forest Ave in Des Plaines, IL is $388,500.
  • What is the price history for 1724 E Forest Ave?
    1724 E Forest Ave in Des Plaines, IL last sold for $189,000 in July 2014.
  • 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 1724 E Forest Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1724 E Forest Ave in Des Plaines, IL has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 1724 E Forest Ave?
    The lot at 1724 E Forest Ave in Des Plaines, IL is about 0.37 acres (15,900 sq ft).

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