520 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
SOLD
JAN 14, 2026

$319,900

Trulia Estimate
  • 2 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,012 sqft

520 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Est. Refi. Payment $2,322/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jan 14, 2026 for $315,000 (0% above list price)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$320K
Since last month
Decreased$5K (-1.6%)
Since last year
Decreased$3K (-0.8%)
Since last sale
Increased$5K (+1.6%)
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 decreased by -1% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
October 2026$320K
September 2026$325K
August 2026$330K
July 2026$310K
June 2026$322K

Comparable sales

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Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
906 Alfini Dr, Des Plaines, IL
0.14
Single-Family Home
$390,000
12/11/25
3
2
1,200
1042 Alfini Dr, Des Plaines, IL
0.31
Single-Family Home
$345,000
06/09/26
2
1
950
Address Not Disclosed, Des Plaines, IL
0.32
Single-Family Home
$346,500
08/06/26
2
1
1,300
609 Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL
0.13
Single-Family Home
$354,000
04/24/26
3
1.5
1,525
609 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL
0.13
Single-Family Home
$354,000
04/24/26
3
1.5
1,525

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
520 Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.01
$315,000
2
2
1,012
Recently Sold
514 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.01
$363,100
2
2
-
Off Market
526 Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.01
$335,100
3
1
1,240
Off Market
514 Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.01
$387,300
2
2
1,025
Off Market
532 Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.02
$388,300
3
2
1,262
Off Market
506 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.02
$425,800
3
2.5
1,600
Off Market
506 Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.02
$371,100
3
2.5
1,600
Off Market
538 Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.02
$359,400
3
1
1,218
Off Market
538 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.03
$303,600
2
1
1,218
Off Market
519 Rose Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.03
$371,400
3
1
1,214
Off Market
498 Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.03
$313,000
2
1
1,012
Off Market
513 Rose Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.03
$607,600
4
4
2,614
Off Market
525 Rose Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.03
$365,300
4
2
1,200
Off Market
505 Rose Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.03
$395,900
3
2
1,598
Off Market
531 Rose Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.03
$390,200
3
2
1,500
Off Market
492 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.03
$298,800
2
1
1,076
Off Market
544 Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.03
$370,400
3
1
1,166
Off Market
492 Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.04
$354,400
2
1
1,076
Off Market
497 Rose Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.04
$333,000
3
1
1,200
Off Market
497 Rose Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.04
-
-
-
-
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 1945
1,012 sqft
$311/sqft
Garage

About this House

Endless potential awaits in this charming Georgian! Featuring a convenient half bath and a spacious rear addition that provides extra living and entertaining space. Enjoy a large fenced yard and a fantastic location near shopping, dining, and easy expressway access. A true gem ready to shine with your personal touch!
520 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,012 sqft single-family home built in 1945. It last sold for the $314,900 asking price on Jan 14, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $319,900, with a rent estimate of $2,607/month.
Last check for updates: about 21 hours ago
Listed by Maria Montesinos, (847) 593-3460
Century 21 Langos & Christian
Bought with: Maria Kozeluh, American International Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12505189

Home Details for 520 E Thacker St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Partially Finished,PartialNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1012 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Living RoomHas a Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Accessibility: No Disability Access
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Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1945
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 09184110380000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $314,900Price Per Sqft: $311/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sun Dec 07 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

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

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6210 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: FHA

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12505189Activation Date: Thu Oct 30 2025

Additional Information

MRD SHARE WITH CLIENTS: YesSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD Listing On IDX Display: YesSource Internet Address DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: Yes

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jan 14, 2026
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12505189
Sold
$315,000
Dec 10, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12505189
Contingent
$314,900
Oct 30, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12505189
Listed For Sale
$314,900

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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    "It is very safe for families with kids and a good commute to a lot of places "
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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
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    "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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Frequently asked questions about 520 E Thacker St

  • What is 520 E Thacker St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 520 E Thacker St in Des Plaines, IL is $319,900.
  • What is the price history for 520 E Thacker St?
    520 E Thacker St in Des Plaines, IL last sold for $315,000 in January 2026.
  • 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.
  • Does 520 E Thacker St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 520 E Thacker St in Des Plaines, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 520 E Thacker St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 520 E Thacker St in Des Plaines, IL has laundry facilities.

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