785 E Lincoln Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
FOR SALE
NEW - 2 DAYS AGO

$299,000

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,001 sqft

785 E Lincoln Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018

Est. Mortgage $2,132/mo*
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1954
$299/sqft
Garage

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 785 E Lincoln Ave.
  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

**INVESTOR SPECIAL** Great opportunity to bring your vision to this 3-bedroom, 1-bath home in Des Plaines. The property offers a functional layout, an unfinished basement providing additional storage or future potential, and a solid opportunity for renovation and customization. Ideal for investors, rehabbers, or buyers looking for a project with upside potential. Property is being sold AS-IS. Bring your ideas and unlock the potential this property has to offer!
Last check for updates: about 22 hours ago
Listing courtesy of: Aram Ghazaryan, (847) 312-1740
eXp Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12745546
Also Listed on MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, eXp Realty, MRED as distributed by MLS GRID.

Home Details for 785 E Lincoln Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: New

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished,FullNumber 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: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1001 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Accessibility: No Disability Access
View
No View

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Yes,Detached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Days on Market: 2

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1954
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 08243040170000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $299,000Price Per Sqft: $299
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: Des Plaines
School Information
Elementary School: Devonshire SchoolElementary School District: 59Jr High / Middle School: Friendship Junior High SchoolJr High / Middle School District: 59High School: Newcomer CenterHigh School District: 214

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 12745546

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3654 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12745546Attribution Contact: (847) 312-1740

Additional Information

Source Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD IDX Comments Reviews: NoMRD Listing On IDX Display: YesMRD Address On VOW Display: YesMRD AVM On IDX Display: NoMRD Price History On IDX Display: YesMRD Market Time On IDX Display: YesMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address DisplayMRD Remarks On VOW Display: Yes

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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • 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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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

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$388K
Since last month
Decreased$2K (-0.4%)
Since last year
Increased$38K (+10.8%)
Since last sale
Decreased$196K (-33.6%)
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 increased by +70% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$388K
August 2026$385K
July 2026$389K
June 2026$393K
May 2026$381K
April 2026$374K
March 2026$358K
February 2026$348K
January 2026$340K
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
664 E Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL
0.13
Single-Family Home
$380,000
04/28/26
3
1
1,073
773 E Lincoln Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.03
Single-Family Home
$480,000
12/30/25
4
2
1,269
1440 S 4th Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.14
Single-Family Home
$418,000
11/19/25
3
2
1,090
794 E Lincoln Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.04
Single-Family Home
$475,000
07/06/26
4
2
1,593
1304 Dennis Pl, Des Plaines, IL
0.39
Single-Family Home
$475,000
06/25/26
3
2
1,179
1483 Heather Ln, Des Plaines, IL
0.16
Single-Family Home
$510,000
04/28/26
3
2.5
1,923
1164 W Grant Dr, Des Plaines, IL
0.50
Single-Family Home
$324,900
03/23/26
2
1
999

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
802 Fairmont Ct, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.02
$415,600
3
3
2,011
Off Market
807 Fairmont Ct, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.04
$470,000
4
3
2,016
Recently Sold
773 E Lincoln Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.03
$480,000
4
2
1,269
Recently Sold
794 E Lincoln Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.04
$475,000
4
2
1,593
Recently Sold
765 E Lincoln Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.06
$444,800
3
2
1,444
Off Market
1512 S 4th Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.05
$538,300
5
2
2,037
Off Market
826 Fairmont Ct, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.07
$520,000
2
2.5
2,200
Recently Sold
831 Fairmont Ct, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.09
$531,900
3
3.5
2,216
Off Market
1500 Cindy Ln, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.07
$298,600
3
1
1,044
Off Market
815 E Oakton St #311, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.10
$32,000
2
1
-
Recently Sold
1524 S 5th Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.10
$462,100
3
2.5
1,351
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 11, 2026
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12745546
Listed For Sale
$299,000
Jan 15, 2014
Source: N/A
Sold
$583,500
Sep 20, 1996
Source: N/A
Sold
$160,000

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Aram Ghazaryan, eXp Realty
Agent Phone: (847) 312-1740
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

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Frequently asked questions about 785 E Lincoln Ave

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 785 E Lincoln Ave?
    Based on a $299,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 785 E Lincoln Ave in Des Plaines, IL is approximately $2,189 (about $1,618 principal & interest, $496 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 785 E Lincoln Ave compare to homes in Des Plaines?
    785 E Lincoln Ave in Des Plaines, IL is listed at $299,000, about 12% below the $340K median sale price in Des Plaines.
  • What do residents say about Des Plaines?
    Residents describe Des Plaines, IL as pedestrian-friendly, dog-friendly, and easy to park in. See homes for sale in Des Plaines, IL.
  • What are the closest schools to 785 E Lincoln Ave?
    The closest schools to 785 E Lincoln Ave in Des Plaines, IL are Algonquin Middle School (rated 6/10), Forest Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 7/10), Iroquois Community School (Elementary/Middle, rated 8/10).
  • Does 785 E Lincoln Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 785 E Lincoln Ave in Des Plaines, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 785 E Lincoln Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 785 E Lincoln Ave in Des Plaines, IL has laundry facilities.
785 E Lincoln Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,001 sqft single-family home built in 1954. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MRED as distributed by MLS GRID on Sep 11, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 12745546.