656 Pearson St #709, Des Plaines, IL 60016
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  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 850 sqft

656 Pearson St #709, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Home Highlights

Apartment
850 sqft
Attached Garage

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

About this House

What's unique:Open-floor unit
Welcome to your newly updated 1B/1B top floor, non-smoking home in the heart of downtown Des Plaines!
As you walk in this open-floor unit, you will step on LVP floorings that run throughout the foyer, the bathroom and the kitchen. The latter has stainless steal appliances and a long counter top that will allow you to entertain your guests while you are preparing a delicious dinner or refreshing cocktails. The unit has a west-facing balcony with great views of down-town Des Plaines, where you can sip coffee/tea in the mornings, or watch the sunset at night.
New carpets run through the living room and the bedroom. The bedroom features generous closet space. The bathroom features new cabinets and mirror. This home has in-unit W&D.
The building is meticulously managed, elevator operated, secured and offers access to a community/party room. As you come home from work, you park your car in your assigned parking space in the heated garage. You can store your extra belonging in the storage unit located in the garage.
You will be just minutes away from grocery stores, restaurants, entertainment and Des Plaines Metra Station.

This is a non-smoking unit! Rent includes water, cooking gas and basic cable. Min one year lease agreement, credit score of 720 and proof of income (2.5 times the rent) are required. $150 non-refundable move-in fee. 1st month rent and security deposit due at signing of the lease.
656 Pearson St #709, Des Plaines, IL 60016 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 850 sqft apartment. It last sold for $190,100 on Feb 28, 2022 (9,649% above the $1,950 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in July 2026 with an asking price of $1,950 per month. That rental listing was removed on July 8, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $2,066/month.

Home Details for 656 Pearson St #709

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Interior Features

Appliances & Utilities
DryerWasher
Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Central Air

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Attached, On Site

Comparable Sales for 656 Pearson St #709

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
647 Metropolitan Way #402L, Des Plaines, IL
0.02
Apartment
$275,000
09/25/25
1
1
900 sqft
1288 Perry St #P2, Des Plaines, IL
0.40
Apartment
$195,000
08/20/26
2
1
950 sqft
650 S River Rd #701, Des Plaines, IL
0.06
Apartment
$333,000
05/22/26
2
2
1,747 sqft
370 Western Ave #403, Des Plaines, IL
0.61
Apartment
$375,000
04/08/26
2
2
1,994 sqft
8999 Kennedy Dr #202B, Des Plaines, IL
1.56
Apartment
$200,000
08/14/26
2
1
1,000 sqft
9802 Bianco Ter #A, Des Plaines, IL
1.71
Apartment
$177,000
04/15/26
2
1
1,000 sqft
9310 Hamilton Ct, Des Plaines, IL
1.76
Apartment
$177,000
12/05/25
2
1
1,100 sqft
9633 Brandy Ct #10, Des Plaines, IL
2.35
Apartment
$158,000
08/05/26
1
1
800 sqft
625 Quincy Bridge Ln #301, Glenview, IL
2.22
Apartment
$195,000
01/07/26
2
1
1,179 sqft
8894 Knight Ave #211, Des Plaines, IL
2.09
Apartment
$157,000
10/02/25
2
2
1,100 sqft
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Rental Market Trends in Des Plaines

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$2,066/mo
Average rent
$2K
$250MoM
Available listings
85
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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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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 8, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,950
Jul 1, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,950
Jun 13, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,950
Jun 2, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$1,950
Price increased by 1%
May 29, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,925

Frequently asked questions about 656 Pearson St #709

  • What is the price history for 656 Pearson St #709?
    656 Pearson St #709 in Des Plaines, IL last sold for $190,100 in February 2022.
  • 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.
  • What do residents say about Des Plaines?
    Residents describe Des Plaines, IL as pedestrian-friendly, dog-friendly, and easy to park in. See recently sold homes in Des Plaines, IL.
  • Does 656 Pearson St #709 have air conditioning?
    Yes, 656 Pearson St #709 in Des Plaines, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 656 Pearson St #709 have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 656 Pearson St #709 in Des Plaines, IL has in-unit laundry.

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