478 Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
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OFF MARKET

$344,700

Trulia Estimate
  • 2 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,076 sqft

478 Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Est. Refi. Payment $2,575/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 27, 2023 for $280,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$345K
Since last month
Decreased$3K (-1%)
Since last year
Increased$16K (+4.7%)
Since last sale
Increased$66K (+23.7%)
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 +57% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
October 2026$346K
September 2026$348K
August 2026$350K
July 2026$349K
June 2026$351K
May 2026$349K
April 2026$347K
March 2026$343K
February 2026$331K
January 2026$326K
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
520 Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL
0.05
Single-Family Home
$315,000
01/16/26
2
2
1,012
520 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL
0.05
Single-Family Home
$315,000
01/14/26
2
1.5
1,012
549 Rose Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.10
Single-Family Home
$412,000
10/17/25
3
1
1,200
906 Alfini Dr, Des Plaines, IL
0.15
Single-Family Home
$390,000
12/11/25
3
2
1,200
645 S 6th Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.33
Single-Family Home
$385,000
05/01/26
2
2
858
1042 Alfini Dr, Des Plaines, IL
0.31
Single-Family Home
$345,000
06/09/26
2
1
950
629 Greenview Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.25
Single-Family Home
$369,000
12/05/25
2
2.5
1,100
Address Not Disclosed, Des Plaines, IL
0.37
Single-Family Home
$346,500
08/06/26
2
1
1,300
858 E Grant Dr, Des Plaines, IL
0.43
Single-Family Home
$289,000
12/29/25
2
1
1,228
609 Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL
0.17
Single-Family Home
$354,000
04/24/26
3
1.5
1,525

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
478 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.01
$331,000
2
1.5
1,076
Off Market
470 Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.01
$334,200
2
2
1,330
Off Market
486 Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.01
$360,900
3
2
1,366
Off Market
492 Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.01
$353,100
2
1
1,076
Off Market
462 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.01
$301,300
2
1
1,076
Off Market
462 Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.02
$318,700
2
1
1,076
Off Market
492 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.02
$301,300
2
1
1,076
Off Market
456 Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.02
$447,400
3
2
1,827
Off Market
498 Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.02
$313,200
2
1
1,012
Off Market
452 Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.03
$399,000
3
2
1,840
Off Market
506 Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.03
$369,100
3
2.5
1,600
Off Market
469 Rose Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.03
$405,800
3
3
1,352
Off Market
477 Rose Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.03
$372,100
3
1.5
1,079
Off Market
461 Rose Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.03
$318,700
2
1
1,032
Off Market
506 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.03
$427,500
3
2.5
1,600
Off Market
485 Rose Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.03
$420,700
2
2
1,360
Off Market
446 Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.04
$339,700
2
2
1,060
Off Market
491 Rose Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.04
$423,500
3
1
1,438
Off Market
455 Rose Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.04
$438,400
2
2
1,394
Off Market
446 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.04
$358,900
3
1.5
1,060
Off Market

Local Information

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

Single-Family Home
Built in 1947
1,076 sqft
$320/sqft
Garage

About this House

What's unique:Hardwood floorsHuge driveway
This single-family home is located at 478 Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL. 478 Thacker St is in Des Plaines, IL and in ZIP code 60016. This property has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,076 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 5520 sqft and was built in 1947.
478 Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,076 sqft single-family home built in 1947. It last sold for $280,000 on Jul 27, 2023. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $344,700, with a rent estimate of $2,734/month.

Home Details for 478 Thacker St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2

Exterior Features

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

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1947
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5520 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 27, 2023
Source: N/A
Sold
$280,000
Jun 26, 2023
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago #11810473
Pending
$279,900
Jun 16, 2023
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago #11810473
Listed For Sale
$279,900

Market trends in Des Plaines

Last updated September 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$346K
$7.58KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$241
$4MoM
Available listings
225
7MoM
Sourced by Trulia Market Trends

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What Locals Say about Des Plaines

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  • 84% say there are sidewalks
  • 74% say there's holiday spirit
  • 47% say neighbors are friendly
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  • 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 478 Thacker St

  • What is 478 Thacker St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 478 Thacker St in Des Plaines, IL is $344,700.
  • What is the price history for 478 Thacker St?
    478 Thacker St in Des Plaines, IL last sold for $280,000 in July 2023.
  • Is Des Plaines a buyer's or seller's market?
    Des Plaines is currently a buyer'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 $346K. That is up $7.58K from the prior month.
  • How big is the lot at 478 Thacker St?
    The lot at 478 Thacker St in Des Plaines, IL is about 0.13 acres (5,520 sq ft).
  • Does 478 Thacker St have a garage?
    Yes, 478 Thacker St in Des Plaines, IL has a garage.

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