1951 Shepherd Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60018
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OFF MARKET

$446,000

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,759 sqft

1951 Shepherd Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60018

Est. Refi. Payment $3,129/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 22, 2018 for $289,900

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$446K
Since last month
Decreased$4K (-1%)
Since last year
Increased$17K (+4%)
Since last sale
Increased$155K (+53.6%)
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 +105% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$445K
August 2026$445K
July 2026$450K
June 2026$456K
May 2026$446K
April 2026$444K
March 2026$435K
February 2026$421K
January 2026$411K
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
2025 Plainfield Dr, Des Plaines, IL
0.35
Single-Family Home
$410,000
12/01/25
3
2
2,014
1057 Stockton Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.10
Single-Family Home
$250,000
12/19/25
3
1
1,044
2165 Plainfield Dr, Des Plaines, IL
0.43
Single-Family Home
$380,000
02/27/26
3
2
1,580
2220 S Chestnut St, Des Plaines, IL
0.43
Single-Family Home
$403,000
03/06/26
3
2
1,599
1678 Ash St, Des Plaines, IL
0.40
Single-Family Home
$335,000
07/31/26
3
2
1,356
2001 Plainfield Dr, Des Plaines, IL
0.34
Single-Family Home
$395,000
08/10/26
3
2
1,189
1920 Koehler Dr, Des Plaines, IL
0.18
Single-Family Home
$522,500
07/31/26
4
2.5
1,602
1920 Webster Ln, Des Plaines, IL
0.28
Single-Family Home
$445,000
09/17/25
3
2
1,097
1993 Deane St, Des Plaines, IL
0.40
Single-Family Home
$365,000
07/09/26
3
1.5
1,152
1724 Illinois St, Des Plaines, IL
0.53
Single-Family Home
$355,000
12/18/25
3
1.5
1,500

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
1978 Spruce Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.11
$380,000
3
2
-
Recently Sold
2025 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.11
$413,100
3
1.5
1,132
Off Market
1914 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.09
$1,520,000
6
5
5,690
Recently Sold
1906 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.09
$1,571,900
6
5
5,690
Off Market
1072 Stockton Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.07
$565,900
4
2.5
2,436
Off Market
1065 Irwin Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.09
$452,100
3
2
1,150
Off Market
1080 Irwin Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.09
$436,700
4
2
1,200
Off Market
1171 Prospect Ln, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.12
$1,501,000
6
5
6,080
Off Market
2095 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.17
$485,400
3
2
1,700
Off Market
1041 Irwin Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.12
$431,000
3
2
1,131
Off Market
1928 Ash St, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.17
$345,700
3
1.5
926
Off Market
1065 W Prospect Ln, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.14
$502,200
4
2
-
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1960
1,759 sqft
$254/sqft
Garage

About this House

Just a few steps from Lake Park you'll find this lovely home. Updates made in 2014 include new windows, refinished hardwood floors, stairs with oak banisters and wrought iron spindles, remodeled baths, all new drywall and ceramic tile in lower level. Lower level has exterior access to backyard. Concrete side drive leads to 2.5 car garage with new overhead door and opener. Nice size fenced yard with concrete patio and room to garden. Previously added living space measuring 12x21 with sliding doors to patio and listed as dining room, could easily be used as main level family room. Lake Opeka offers fishing, kayaking, sailing and boating opportunities for all ages, as well as many events throughout the year. Convenient location less than 10 minutes to Metra station, O'Hare Airport and shopping. Sold as-is.
1951 Shepherd Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60018 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,759 sqft single-family home built in 1960. It last sold for $289,900 on Oct 22, 2018. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $446,000, with a rent estimate of $2,654/month.

Home Details for 1951 Shepherd Dr

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowave
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Tile, Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: BrickPatio
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 6Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1960
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: split level

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7126 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Oct 22, 2018
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10082652
Sold
$289,900
Sep 19, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$289,900
Sep 14, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
PendingToActive
$289,900
Jul 18, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$289,900
Jul 10, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$289,900

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 1951 Shepherd Dr

  • What is 1951 Shepherd Dr estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1951 Shepherd Dr in Des Plaines, IL is $446,000.
  • What is the price history for 1951 Shepherd Dr?
    1951 Shepherd Dr in Des Plaines, IL last sold for $289,900 in October 2018.
  • 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 1951 Shepherd Dr have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1951 Shepherd Dr in Des Plaines, IL has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 1951 Shepherd Dr?
    The lot at 1951 Shepherd Dr in Des Plaines, IL is about 0.16 acres (7,126 sq ft).

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