474 N 5th Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
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OFF MARKET

$505,000

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,336 sqft

474 N 5th Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Est. Refi. Payment $3,548/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 27, 2023 for $410,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$505K
Since last month
Decreased$8K (-1.6%)
Since last year
Increased$27K (+5.7%)
Since last sale
Increased$95K (+23.1%)
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 +89% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$505K
August 2026$504K
July 2026$513K
June 2026$524K
May 2026$511K
April 2026$501K
March 2026$490K
February 2026$473K
January 2026$470K
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
458 N 5th Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.02
Single-Family Home
$455,000
04/24/26
3
1.5
1,250
580 N 6th Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.14
Single-Family Home
$435,000
08/25/26
3
1.5
1,250
774 Polynesian Dr, Des Plaines, IL
0.19
Single-Family Home
$499,000
07/07/26
4
2
1,800
632 Polynesian Dr, Des Plaines, IL
0.17
Single-Family Home
$475,000
07/17/26
3
2
1,550
589 Jon Ln, Des Plaines, IL
0.32
Single-Family Home
$455,000
05/04/26
3
2
1,178
586 N 7th Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.17
Single-Family Home
$575,000
04/03/26
4
2.5
2,000
488 Cornell Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.42
Single-Family Home
$415,000
02/09/26
3
2
1,297

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
458 N 5th Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.02
$455,000
3
1.5
1,250
Recently Sold
516 N 5th Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.03
$437,300
3
2
1,050
Off Market
427 N 6th Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.06
$502,000
4
2.5
1,462
Off Market
732 Luau Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.06
$414,000
4
2
1,641
Recently Sold
421 N 4th Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.11
$418,600
3
1.5
1,381
Off Market
509 N 4th Ave #A, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.10
$360,000
3
1.5
1,381
Recently Sold
381 N 4th Ave #B, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.12
$335,000
3
1.5
1,381
Recently Sold
557 N 6th Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.09
$478,700
3
1.5
1,300
Off Market
541 N 4th Ave #B, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.12
$458,400
3
1.5
-
Off Market
526 N 3rd Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.12
$718,000
4
3.5
3,000
Recently Sold
330 N 4th Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.15
$410,500
3
1.5
1,500
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 1963
1,336 sqft
$378/sqft
1 Car Garage

About this House

Welcome to this inviting 4 bed, 2 bath, split-level home located in a desirable area of Des Plaines! Situated on a quiet tree-lined street, large front windows fill the home's open floor plan with abundant natural light. As you venture through the slider door be amazed at the sprawling backyard complete with a spacious deck, perfect for outdoor entertaining and relaxation. Roomy bedrooms are located on the upper level and the family room/living space on the lower level complete the homes cozy appeal. Conveniently located to top-rated schools, parks, shopping, and entertainment, this home has it all to start your next journey.
474 N 5th Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,336 sqft single-family home built in 1963. It last sold for $410,000 on Sep 27, 2023 (3% above the $399,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $505,000, with a rent estimate of $2,917/month.
Last check for updates: about 21 hours ago
Listed by Steven Chie, (847) 800-4948
arhome realty
Bought with: Albert Cariaga, Amron Realty Group LLC
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#11840223

Home Details for 474 N 5th Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Crawl SpaceNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1336 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, HumidifierDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: Electric Dryer HookupMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Skylight(s)Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Levels: Bi-LevelAccessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Hardwood
View
No View
Security
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: DeckFencing: FencedOther Structures: Shed(s)Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 1Parking: Concrete,Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1963
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Bi-Level
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, BrickNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 09072200330000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $399,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Jul 31 2023Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: Des PlainesCommunity: Des Plaines Terrace
School Information
Elementary School: Cumberland Elementary SchoolElementary School District: 62Jr High / Middle School: Chippewa Middle SchoolJr High / Middle School District: 62High School: Maine West High SchoolHigh School District: 207

Community

Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6882.48 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 11840223Attic: UnfinishedActivation Date: Thu Sep 28 2023

Additional Information

ParkCurbsSidewalksStreet LightsStreet PavedMRD SHARE WITH CLIENTS: YesSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address Display

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 27, 2023
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11840223
Sold
$410,000

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 474 N 5th Ave

  • What is 474 N 5th Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 474 N 5th Ave in Des Plaines, IL is $505,000.
  • What is the price history for 474 N 5th Ave?
    474 N 5th Ave in Des Plaines, IL last sold for $410,000 in September 2023.
  • 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 474 N 5th Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 474 N 5th Ave in Des Plaines, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 474 N 5th Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 474 N 5th Ave in Des Plaines, IL has in-unit laundry.

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