740 E Golf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
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OFF MARKET

$400,700

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,250 sqft

740 E Golf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Est. Refi. Payment $2,889/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 31, 2016 for $240,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$401K
Since last month
Decreased$2K (-0.5%)
Since last year
Increased$13K (+3.4%)
Since last sale
Increased$161K (+66.9%)
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 +68% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$401K
August 2026$403K
July 2026$404K
June 2026$412K
May 2026$411K
April 2026$404K
March 2026$402K
February 2026$384K
January 2026$378K
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
739 E Golf Rd, Des Plaines, IL
0.05
Single-Family Home
$360,000
07/22/26
3
2
1,641
926 S Golf Cul De Sac St, Des Plaines, IL
0.24
Single-Family Home
$457,000
03/03/26
4
2
1,440
321 Woodbridge St, Des Plaines, IL
0.51
Single-Family Home
$325,000
04/19/26
4
1.5
1,220
543 Columbia Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.44
Single-Family Home
$365,000
01/06/26
3
1.5
1,330
435 N 6th Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.44
Single-Family Home
$445,000
11/05/25
3
1.5
1,450
458 N 5th Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.46
Single-Family Home
$455,000
04/24/26
3
1.5
1,250
499 Harvey Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.43
Single-Family Home
$235,000
03/31/26
3
1
1,300
52 N 6th Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.10
Single-Family Home
$340,000
10/31/25
2
1
1,705
155 Cornell Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.41
Single-Family Home
$375,000
04/22/26
4
2
1,793
265 Drake Ln, Des Plaines, IL
0.57
Single-Family Home
$408,000
12/03/25
3
2
1,500

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
52 N 6th Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.10
$308,200
2
1
1,705
Off Market
787 E Golf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.08
$550,000
4
2.5
4,380
Recently Sold
5 N 6th Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.13
$442,000
4
2
1,693
Off Market
631 E Golf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.16
$396,200
3
2
1,267
Off Market
763 Sanborn St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.15
$400,100
3
2.5
1,721
Off Market
30 N 7th Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.17
$436,000
2
2
1,890
Off Market
844 S Golf Cul De Sac St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.14
$471,100
3
1.5
1,454
Off Market
116 N 8th Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.19
$520,300
3
2
1,451
Off Market
877 N Golf Cul De Sac St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.17
$158,400
3
1
1,296
Off Market
778 Hanbury Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.21
$402,400
4
2.5
1,624
Off Market
776 Hanbury Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.21
$399,900
2
2.5
1,540
Recently Sold
760 Hanbury Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.21
$405,400
3
2.5
1,540
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 1952
1,250 sqft
$321/sqft
Garage

About this House

Walk into this beautiful and bright home featuring a spacious LR/DR area dotted with recessed lighting and followed by mahogony stained h/w floors throughout the home! There are are 3 very large bedrooms with lots of closet space and a gorgeous newly tiled bathroom. The amazing kitchen features new cabinets, a beautiful backsplash, complimentary c-tops and new appliances with a huge sky light! The master bedroom has awesome storage space that also serves as a resting area/decorative area. There is also a family room parallel to the garage, which can also be converted into a bedroom or computer/library room. Other features include newer windows, newer roof, nearly a 10K landscaping package, a concrete pad for 2 additional cars, new HVAC unit and more! Please note that this home faces Fifth Avenue, not Golf Road. FHA OK! Put down 3.50% on a FHA loan for a monthly mortgage payment of about $1,700 per month, which is less than rent! NOTE: All best offers are due by noon on July 5, 2016!
740 E Golf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,250 sqft single-family home built in 1952. It last sold for $240,000 on Aug 31, 2016. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $400,700, with a rent estimate of $2,724/month.

Home Details for 740 E Golf Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Linoleum Vinyl

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: WoodFoundation Type: Crawl Raised
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1952
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9295 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 31, 2016
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09238534
Sold
$240,000
Aug 17, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$239,900
Jun 30, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$239,900
Price decreased by 4%
Jun 14, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$249,900
Price decreased by 6%
May 26, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$264,900

Market trends in Des Plaines

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$340K
$14.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$237
$5MoM
Available listings
218
15MoM

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 740 E Golf Rd

  • What is 740 E Golf Rd estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 740 E Golf Rd in Des Plaines, IL is $400,700.
  • What is the price history for 740 E Golf Rd?
    740 E Golf Rd in Des Plaines, IL last sold for $240,000 in August 2016.
  • 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.
  • Does 740 E Golf Rd have air conditioning?
    Yes, 740 E Golf Rd in Des Plaines, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 740 E Golf Rd have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 740 E Golf Rd in Des Plaines, IL has in-unit laundry.

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