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

229 E Thacker St
Des Plaines, IL 60016

  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,696 sqft (on 0.27 acres)

$413,200

Trulia Estimate
as of May 9, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,770/mo*
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$413,200

Trulia Estimate
as of May 9, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,770/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,696 sqft
(on 0.27 acres)

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Description

CAN GET FAST ANSWER FROM LENDER & CLOSE QUICKLY. UNBELIEVABLE OPPORTUNITY AND INCREDIBLE VALUE. THIS 4 BEDROOM HOME WITH 3 CAR DETACHED IS THE BEST HOME FOR THE MONEY IN DES PLAINES. LOCATED A SHORT WALK TO PRAIRIE LAKES RECREATION CENTER FOR DES PLAINES. KITCHEN REMODELLED IN 2001 AND HAS STAINLESS REFRIGERATOR, NEWER ROOF, FURNACE AND A/C. THIS IS PERFECT FOR THE INVESTOR OR FIRST TIME BUYER.
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Home Details for 229 E Thacker St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood
Interior Details
Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Shake ShingleExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Crawl Raised
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 3Parking: Garage Attached, Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1989
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.27 acres

Price History for 229 E Thacker St

DatePriceEventSource
05/29/2012$133,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #07929234
02/07/2012$139,900PriceChange
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12/10/2011$149,900PriceChange
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11/13/2011$159,900PriceChange
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10/22/2011$169,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
04/07/2004$265,000Sold
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2023
Tax$6,577
Assessment$282,620
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 229 E Thacker St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
161 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL
0.09
Single-Family Home
$335,000
05/30/25
4
2
1,854
3091 Lance Dr, Des Plaines, IL
0.36
Single-Family Home
$426,000
06/20/25
3
2
1,519
609 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL
0.34
Single-Family Home
$354,000
04/24/26
3
1.5
1,525
925 Spruance Pl, Des Plaines, IL
0.36
Single-Family Home
$332,450
05/12/25
3
1.5
1,179
942 W Villa Dr, Des Plaines, IL
0.51
Single-Family Home
$319,000
09/12/25
4
2
1,620
906 Alfini Dr, Des Plaines, IL
0.25
Single-Family Home
$390,000
12/11/25
3
2
1,200
681 S Mount Prospect Rd, Des Plaines, IL
0.31
Single-Family Home
$410,000
03/02/26
3
2
1,273
190 E Bradley St, Des Plaines, IL
0.45
Single-Family Home
$442,000
01/28/26
3
1.5
1,869
714 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL
0.47
Single-Family Home
$399,000
12/22/25
3
1.5
1,858
885 S Warrington Rd, Des Plaines, IL
0.10
Single-Family Home
$440,000
03/11/26
6
3
2,100

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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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  • 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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229 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,696 sqft single-family home built in 1989. This property is not currently available for sale. 229 E Thacker St was last sold on May 29, 2012 for $133,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 229 E Thacker St is $413,200.