72 Nicholas Dr E, Des Plaines, IL 60016
SOLD
JUL 20, 2026

$475,000

Last sold price
  • 3 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 1,702 sqft

72 Nicholas Dr E, Des Plaines, IL 60016

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Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 20, 2026 for $475,000 (1% below list price)

Home Value

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Comparable sales

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
63 Nicholas Dr W, Des Plaines, IL
0.02
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$455,000
09/30/25
3
2.5
1,734
776 Rockwell Ln, Des Plaines, IL
0.07
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$499,000
06/01/26
3
2.5
2,000
1128 Evergreen Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.34
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$439,000
09/29/25
3
2.5
1,782
1244 Evergreen Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.51
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$440,000
08/14/26
3
2.5
1,613
182 Lilah Ct, Des Plaines, IL
0.55
Townhouse
$470,454
07/16/26
3
3.5
1,882
181 Eli Ct, Des Plaines, IL
0.55
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$495,000
04/02/26
3
3.5
1,882
183 Eli Ct, Des Plaines, IL
0.55
Townhouse
$495,000
07/30/26
3
3.5
1,882
184 Lilah Ct, Des Plaines, IL
0.55
Townhouse
$449,000
06/26/26
3
3.5
1,882
185 Eli Ct, Des Plaines, IL
0.55
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$449,000
07/30/26
3
3.5
1,882

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
63 Nicholas Dr W, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.02
$475,700
3
2.5
1,734
Off Market
73 Nicholas Dr E, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.05
$451,300
3
2.5
1,876
Off Market
71 Nicholas Dr W, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.06
$442,300
3
2.5
1,876
Off Market
65 Nicholas Dr W, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.06
$459,800
3
2.5
1,803
Off Market
53 Nicholas Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.06
$464,400
3
2.5
1,756
Off Market
52 Nicholas Dr E, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.03
$475,600
3
2.5
1,876
Off Market
21 Nicholas Dr E, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.07
$460,600
3
2.5
1,876
Off Market
81 Nicholas Dr E, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.04
-
3
2.5
1,702
Off Market
3 Nicholas Dr W, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.07
$462,900
3
2.5
1,876
Off Market
83 Nicholas Dr E, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.04
$466,400
3
2.5
1,876
Off Market
51 Nicholas Dr E, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.05
$452,400
3
2.5
1,740
Off Market

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Townhouse
Built in 2018
1,702 sqft
$279/sqft
2 Car Garage
HOA $239/mo

About this House

Welcome to 72 Nicholas Dr E in beautiful Buckingham Place! Explore this RARE end-unit townhome featuring three levels of comfortable living space, a spacious layout, and numerous upgrades. UPDATES include BRAND NEW plush carpet throughout (2026), a freshly stained and painted patio (2025), NEW dishwasher (2025), Tesla EV charger (2023), humidifier (2021). Enter the home and be greeted by an open concept floor plan with ample natural lighting, 9' ceiling, and gleaming engineered hardwood flooring on the main level. The majority of windows in the home have custom Bali Blackout Cellular Shades, which provide insulation, light filtration and privacy. Create your favorite recipes in the kitchen, which offers all stainless steel appliances, tall cabinetry, granite countertops, a pantry for storage, and an island with an overhang for four stools. For formal dining or large gatherings, the dining room can seat an extra-long dining set and boasts an updated gold chandelier light fixture. On sunny days, imagine enjoying a cup of coffee or grilling on the balcony! Ascend the stairs to the second level to find the large primary bedroom, en suite bathroom with double sinks and extra large shower with seating, and walk-in closet. The two secondary bedrooms share the full bath in the hallway and the laundry closet on the same level provides great convenience. But wait, there's more! Descend the stairs to the lower level for the family room, which can double as a WFH office, workout area, play room, you name it. A bonus room and walk-in closet are available for additional storage. The 2-car garage is operated by the myQ smart garage door opener and equipped with a Tesla EV charger - one less thing for you to do! Enjoy the luxury of a fully integrated, app-controlled smart home experience with the Google Home ecosystem (Nest Thermostat, Nest Doorbell, and Nest x Yale Lock), which offers unified security with remote locking/unlocking, real-time video surveillance, and automated climate control. Living in the Buckingham Place community is exceptionally easy and peaceful; the HOA covers lawn care, snow removal, trash, AND provides a gazebo, tot lot, playground, park, a half basketball court, gated dog park plus stocked dog waste stations (baggies and trash), maintained pond, and guest parking. Events/parties are permitted in the tot lot, dead-end concrete landing, and area near gazebo (with Board approval). Attends highly-rated Maine West High School. Just minutes from the Interstate, Metra station, grocery stores such as Mariano's and Costco, restaurants, nature preserves, and more. This one is truly home!
72 Nicholas Dr E, Des Plaines, IL 60016 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,702 sqft townhouse built in 2018. It last sold for $475,000 on Jul 20, 2026 (1% below the $480,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $3,257/month.
Last check for updates: 39 minutes ago
Listed by Amy Wu, ABR, (312) 869-2158
Keller Williams Success Realty
Bought with: Jinson Vachachira, Achieve Real Estate Group Inc
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12654806

Home Details for 72 Nicholas Dr E

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished,PartialNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Balcony Porch Lanai, Bonus Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Utility Room Lower Level, Walk In Closet
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1702 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), HumidifierDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: Upper Level,Washer Hookup,In Unit,Laundry ClosetMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
No Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Screens, DrapesFlooring: Hardwood, Carpet, WoodCommon Walls: End Unit
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Number of Stories: 3Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Hardwood, Carpet, Wood
View
No View
Security
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: PorchExterior: Balcony
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Asphalt,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2018
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Townhouse, Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, BrickNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 09171070660000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $480,000Price Per Sqft: $279/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu Jun 11 2026Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: Des PlainesCommunity: Buckingham Place
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

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow RemovalHas an HOAHOA Fee: $239/Monthly

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1460 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple w/ HO Assn.

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12654806Activation Date: Thu Jun 04 2026

Additional Information

HOA Amenities: ParkMRD SHARE WITH CLIENTS: YesSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD IDX Comments Reviews: NoMRD Listing On IDX Display: YesMRD AVM On IDX Display: NoMRD Address On VOW Display: YesMRD Price History On IDX Display: NoMRD Market Time On IDX Display: NoSource Internet Address DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesHide Days On Site DisplayHide Price History DisplayMRD Remarks On VOW Display: Yes

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 20, 2026
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12654806
Sold
$475,000
Jul 17, 2026
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12654806
Pending
$480,000
Jun 12, 2026
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12654806
Contingent
$480,000
Jun 4, 2026
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12654806
Listed For Sale
$480,000
May 21, 2026
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12622081
ListingRemoved
$480,000

Market trends in Des Plaines

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$329K
$6.62KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$234
$1MoM
Available listings
202
1MoM

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 72 Nicholas Dr E

  • What is the price history for 72 Nicholas Dr E?
    72 Nicholas Dr E in Des Plaines, IL last sold for $475,000 in July 2026.
  • 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 $329K. That is up $6.62K 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 72 Nicholas Dr E have air conditioning?
    Yes, 72 Nicholas Dr E in Des Plaines, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 72 Nicholas Dr E have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 72 Nicholas Dr E in Des Plaines, IL has in-unit laundry.

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