714 Polynesian Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60016
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OFF MARKET

714 Polynesian Dr
Des Plaines, IL 60016

  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 2,000 sqft

$557,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,840/mo*
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$557,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,840/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,000 sqft

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1962
Living Area
2,000 sqft
Price/Sqft
$279
Parking
1 Car Garage

Description

First Time on the Market - Loved by One Family for Generations! Welcome to this charming split-level home, offered for sale for the first time by its original owner. Filled with years of love and wonderful memories, this home has great karma, having raised a family of four children. A standout feature is the spacious 20' x 20' family room addition with a beautiful wood-burning fireplace, perfect for gatherings and cozy nights. Located just across the street from the beautifully refurbished Hawaii Park, this home offers easy access to green space and recreation while still maintaining a sense of privacy. The expanded kitchen opens to a large backyard and concrete patio through sliding glass doors, creating a great flow for entertaining. The home has all newer Pella windows, bringing in natural light while enhancing energy efficiency. While it is ready for your personal updates, key improvements have already been made, including a new furnace in 2018, brand-new central air, and a roof replaced in 2010. Situated in an award-winning school district, this home is an incredible opportunity to bring your vision and make it your own. Don't miss your chance to own a home with such a rich history in a fantastic location.
714 Polynesian Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60016 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,000 sqft single-family home built in 1962. It last sold for $385,000 on May 12, 2025 (4% below the $399,900 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $557,500, with a rent estimate of $3,249/month.

Home Details for 714 Polynesian Dr

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Crawl SpaceNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2000 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, DryerDryerLaundry: Main Level,Gas Dryer Hookup,In UnitRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Wood Burning, Family RoomHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Levels: Bi-LevelAccessibility: No Disability Access
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: PatioFoundation: 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: 1962
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: 09072180140000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $399,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sun Apr 13 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow, Immediate

Location

Direction & Address
City: Des Plaines
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

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6903 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12296601

Additional Information

ParkSource Internet Entire Listing DisplaySource Internet Address DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: Yes
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by Ralph Milito, (847) 692-5522
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with: Sheena Gutierrez, CSC, (847) 217-2758, Keller Williams Realty Ptnr,LL
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12296601

Price History for 714 Polynesian Dr

DatePriceEventSource
05/12/2025$385,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12296601
05/06/2025$399,900PendingMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12296601
04/13/2025$399,900ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12296601
04/02/2025$399,900Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12296601

Market trends in Des Plaines

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$320K
$4.17KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
0.7%MoM
Price per sq ft
$232
$6MoM
Available listings
203
17MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax
Assessment$350,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 714 Polynesian Dr

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
632 Polynesian Dr, Des Plaines, IL
0.07
Single-Family Home
$475,000
07/17/26
3
2
1,550
774 Polynesian Dr, Des Plaines, IL
0.06
Single-Family Home
$499,000
07/07/26
4
2
1,800
458 N 5th Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.19
Single-Family Home
$455,000
04/24/26
3
1.5
1,250
586 N 7th Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.15
Single-Family Home
$575,000
04/03/26
4
2.5
2,000

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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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Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 2026. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Click here for more information