794 E Lincoln Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
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SOLD
JUL 6, 2026

794 E Lincoln Ave
Des Plaines, IL 60018

  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,593 sqft

$475,000

Last Sold: Jul 6, 2026
5% below list $500K
$298/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $3,250/mo*
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$475,000

Last Sold: Jul 6, 2026
5% below list $500K
$298/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $3,250/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,593 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Tucked into one of Des Plaines' most desirable neighborhoods, this captivating ranch home delivers the perfect blend of modern elegance and everyday comfort. Soaring natural light, rich gleaming floors, and a seamless open floor plan set the tone the moment you walk in. The meticulously renovated kitchen is a genuine centerpiece, boasting crisp white cabinetry, sleek stainless steel appliances, and lustrous quartz countertops that make cooking and entertaining an absolute pleasure. The fully renovated main-level bath feels like a private retreat, complete with a generous walk-in shower and sophisticated modern finishes. Downstairs, the expansive lower level is an entertainer's dream, featuring a sprawling recreation room, a cozy private bedroom, and a full bath, offering versatile space for guests, gatherings, or quiet getaways. Another room offers flexible space for a gym, office, or playroom. Step outside to a generous patio overlooking a lush, fully fenced yard, a serene and private outdoor escape. Thoughtful upgrades throughout include a newer roof, windows, and high-efficiency HVAC system, a premium washer and dryer, and generous closet and storage space at every turn. The heated attached garage rounds it all out with 240V electrical service, ideal for an EV charger or a serious workshop. Enjoy 3,000+ square feet in this lovely home! Impeccably maintained and move-in ready, this is the kind of home that checks every box and then some. Amazing schools and an incredible neighborhood. See it once and you won't want to leave. Welcome home!
794 E Lincoln Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,593 sqft single-family home built in 1955. It last sold for $475,000 on Jul 6, 2026 (5% below the $499,900 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $490,300, with a rent estimate of $3,296/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
2 Car Garage
Outdoor
Patio
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$298/sqft
Listed
77 days ago

Home Details for 794 E Lincoln Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished,FullNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living RoomWet Bar
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1593 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, DryerDryerLaundry: In UnitRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Living RoomHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Accessibility: No Disability Access
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Security
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: PatioOther Structures: Shed(s)Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Concrete,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1955Year Renovated: 2023
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 09194150320000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $499,900Price Per Sqft: $298/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu May 28 2026Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: Des Plaines
School Information
Elementary School: Forest Elementary SchoolElementary School District: 62Jr High / Middle School: Algonquin Middle SchoolJr High / Middle School District: 62High School: Maine West High SchoolHigh School District: 207

Community

Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8712 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12611836Attribution Contact: (312) 217-6930

Additional Information

CurbsSidewalksStreet LightsStreet PavedSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD IDX Comments Reviews: YesMRD Listing On IDX Display: YesMRD AVM On IDX Display: YesMRD Address On VOW Display: YesMRD Price History On IDX Display: YesMRD Market Time On IDX Display: YesMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address DisplayMRD Remarks On VOW Display: Yes
Last check for updates: 30 minutes ago
Listed by Jason Merel, (312) 217-6930
eXp Realty
Joshua Black, (224) 515-6436
eXp Realty
Bought with: Ankur Patel, Executive Realty Group LLC
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12611836

Price History for 794 E Lincoln Ave

DatePriceEventSource
07/06/2026$475,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12611836
05/29/2026$499,900ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12611836
05/19/2026$499,900PriceChange
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12611836
04/21/2026$519,900Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12611836
11/19/2025$525,000ListingRemovedMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12516613
11/13/2025$525,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12516613
05/02/2016$315,000Sold
N/A
03/22/2016$319,900PendingAgent Provided
02/17/2016$319,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
09/23/2004$290,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Des Plaines

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$324K
$6.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.3%
0.3%MoM
Price per sq ft
$227
$0MoM
Available listings
186
23MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax
Assessment$300,010
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 794 E Lincoln Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
773 E Lincoln Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.07
Single-Family Home
$480,000
12/30/25
4
2
1,269
1517 Webster Ln, Des Plaines, IL
0.23
Single-Family Home
$492,000
07/31/25
4
2
1,800
1440 S 4th Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.11
Single-Family Home
$418,000
11/19/25
3
2
1,090
1401 S 6th Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.21
Single-Family Home
$380,000
09/09/25
4
2
1,037
1564 Webster Ln, Des Plaines, IL
0.19
Single-Family Home
$410,000
08/15/25
4
3
1,392
1394 Carol Ln, Des Plaines, IL
0.25
Single-Family Home
$552,500
04/16/26
3
2
2,116
1483 Heather Ln, Des Plaines, IL
0.12
Single-Family Home
$510,000
04/28/26
3
2.5
1,923
1458 Kingston Ct, Des Plaines, IL
0.17
Single-Family Home
$585,000
06/30/26
4
2.5
2,400
1409 S 5th Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.17
Single-Family Home
$449,000
08/28/25
3
2.5
2,136

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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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    "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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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