1981 Big Bend Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60016
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OFF MARKET

$466,600

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,618 sqft

1981 Big Bend Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Est. Refi. Payment $3,258/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jan 24, 2013 for $290,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$467K
Since last month
Decreased$700 (-0.1%)
Since last year
Increased$18K (+4%)
Since last sale
Increased$177K (+61%)
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 +48% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$467K
July 2026$468K
June 2026$479K
May 2026$471K
April 2026$472K
March 2026$458K
February 2026$442K
January 2026$438K
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
2300 Bellaire Ct, Des Plaines, IL
0.35
Single-Family Home
$432,000
02/18/26
4
2.5
1,565
1601 Sherman Pl, Des Plaines, IL
0.54
Single-Family Home
$340,000
02/20/26
3
2
2,000
1602 Hills Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.54
Single-Family Home
$345,000
06/26/26
3
1.5
929
481 Edward Ct, Des Plaines, IL
0.60
Single-Family Home
$426,000
02/04/26
3
2
1,583
565 S Lyman Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.59
Single-Family Home
$415,000
10/06/25
4
2
1,362
565 Lyman Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.59
Single-Family Home
$415,000
10/10/25
3
2
1,362
481 Edward Ct, Des Plaines, IL
0.59
Single-Family Home
$426,000
04/13/26
3
2
1,583
2448 Seminary Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.70
Single-Family Home
$439,000
10/27/25
3
1.5
1,320
2458 Seminary Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.72
Single-Family Home
$475,000
06/29/26
4
2
1,320
555 Trailside Ln, Des Plaines, IL
0.43
Single-Family Home
$385,000
04/23/26
3
2
1,176

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
711 S River Rd #206, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.15
$208,300
1
1
1,000
Off Market
711 S River Rd #511, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.15
$282,500
2
2
1,340
Off Market
364 Geri Ln, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.24
$1,122,200
5
5
4,831
Off Market
85 Bender Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.25
$105,000
-
-
-
For Sale
2250 Ottawa St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.32
$888,700
5
4
3,186
Off Market
320 Bellaire Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.32
$512,500
5
3
1,900
Off Market
324 Bellaire Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.32
$516,000
3
2.5
2,000
Off Market
2300 N Bellaire Ct, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.35
-
4
2
-
Off Market
2300 Bellaire Ct, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.35
$432,000
4
2.5
1,565
Recently Sold
9396 Bay Colony Dr #1S, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.35
$217,000
2
1
1,000
Recently Sold
9412 Bay Colony Dr #3S, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.35
$186,000
2
1
1,063
Off Market
9412 Bay Colony Dr #784, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.35
$234,600
2
1
-
Off Market

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
1970
Living Area
1,618 sqft
Price/Sqft
$288
Parking
Garage

About this House

Watch Video. Send video to buyer. One owner custom built home. Home recently remodeled top to bottom. Ask agent for list of home improvements. Picturesque setting on Des Plaines River. Quiet cul-de-sac. Convenient to schools, shopping and transportation. Easy access to Downtown Chicago. Live like you're on VACATION For more information or to schedule a showing, please contact the Prudential Rubloff listing agent, Suzie and Jack Hempstead at 847.460.5452 or shempstead@Rubloff.com.
1981 Big Bend Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60016 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,618 sqft single-family home built in 1970. It last sold for $290,000 on Jan 24, 2013. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $466,600, with a rent estimate of $2,974/month.

Home Details for 1981 Big Bend Dr

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 7
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

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

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1970
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8800 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jan 24, 2013
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #08072099
Sold
$290,000
Dec 6, 2012
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$325,000
May 22, 2012
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$325,000

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 1981 Big Bend Dr

  • What is 1981 Big Bend Dr estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1981 Big Bend Dr in Des Plaines, IL is $466,600.
  • What is the price history for 1981 Big Bend Dr?
    1981 Big Bend Dr in Des Plaines, IL last sold for $290,000 in January 2013.
  • 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 1981 Big Bend Dr have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1981 Big Bend Dr in Des Plaines, IL has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 1981 Big Bend Dr?
    The lot at 1981 Big Bend Dr in Des Plaines, IL is about 0.20 acres (8,799 sq ft).

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