897 Leahy Cir E, Des Plaines, IL 60016
OFF MARKET

$640,100

Trulia Estimate
  • 6 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2,741 sqft

897 Leahy Cir E, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Est. Refi. Payment $4,440/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold May 30, 2024 for $450,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$640K
Since last month
Decreased$6K (-0.9%)
Since last year
Increased$167K (+35.4%)
Since last sale
Increased$189K (+42.1%)
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 +74% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$639K
July 2026$645K
June 2026$657K
May 2026$651K
April 2026$645K
March 2026$636K
February 2026$616K
January 2026$585K
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
887 Ingram Pl, Des Plaines, IL
0.06
Single-Family Home
$494,500
05/12/26
5
3
1,900
1036 Clark Ln, Des Plaines, IL
0.31
Single-Family Home
$485,000
06/05/26
4
1.5
2,723
147 W Kathleen Dr, Des Plaines, IL
0.28
Single-Family Home
$489,000
02/12/26
4
2.5
2,365
105 King Ln, Des Plaines, IL
0.04
Single-Family Home
$465,000
04/03/26
3
1.5
1,350
80 Ambleside Rd, Des Plaines, IL
0.19
Single-Family Home
$460,000
06/18/26
3
3
2,068
95 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL
0.28
Single-Family Home
$637,786
08/10/26
4
3
2,900
818 Leahy Cir, Des Plaines, IL
0.10
Single-Family Home
$395,000
06/17/26
3
1.5
1,504
885 S Warrington Rd, Des Plaines, IL
0.47
Single-Family Home
$440,000
03/11/26
6
3
2,100
913 Ingram Pl, Des Plaines, IL
0.06
Single-Family Home
$392,500
12/22/25
3
1.5
1,179
147 Lance Dr, Des Plaines, IL
0.22
Single-Family Home
$500,000
05/21/26
3
2.5
1,962

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
884 Leahy Cir E, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.04
$456,800
3
2.5
1,593
Off Market
873 Leahy Cir, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.03
$410,800
3
1.5
1,179
Off Market
105 King Ln, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.04
$465,000
3
1.5
1,350
Recently Sold
887 Anderson Ter, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.06
$423,400
3
2
1,353
Off Market
897 Leahy Cir, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.00
$573,200
6
2.5
2,741
Off Market
832 Leahy Cir, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.08
$559,600
3
1.5
1,314
Off Market
908 Leahy Cir, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.04
$450,000
4
1.5
1,600
Off Market
839 Leahy Cir, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.08
$419,700
4
1.5
1,306
Off Market
911 Leahy Cir, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.01
$421,900
3
1.5
1,306
Off Market
920 Leahy Cir, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.05
$420,300
3
2
1,323
Off Market
870 Anderson Ter, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.09
$420,800
3
1.5
1,541
Off Market
818 Leahy Cir, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.10
$395,000
3
1.5
1,504
Recently Sold

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1959
Living Area
2,741 sqft
Price/Sqft
$234

About this House

Situated in sought after Des Plaines area, this rarely available 6 bedroom, 2.1 bath home offers a range of features. This home is also equipped with a 2.5 car attached garage along with an additional 2.5 car detached garage. Step inside to find a freshly painted interior in 2022, complete with solid 6-panel wood doors and hardwood flooring throughout. The main level boasts a large living room with hardwood floors and a fireplace perfect for relaxation. The family room features bamboo flooring and French doors leading to the spacious fenced in yard. The beautiful kitchen boasts solid wood cabinets, island, corian counters, plantation shutters, stainless steel appliances, and track lighting. 3 roomy bedrooms on the main level with generous closet space. 1 of the bedrooms include a updated en-suite half bath. The laundry room includes handy cabinets and a washer/dryer. The full hall bath has been beautifully remolded in 2022. On the 2nd floor, 3 additional bedrooms await with gleaming hardwood flooring and ample closet space. Full bath was beautifully remodeled in 2021. The full unfinished basement has many possibilities for finishing and customization, equipped with rough in plumbing for a bathroom. There is also a new sump pump installed. Both furnaces and AC condensers are about 10 years of age. Additionally, the property includes 2 newer hot water heaters. Outside, a 2.5 car attached garage with a newer door installed and an additional 2.5 detached garage provide ample parking spaces and storage. The circular driveway adds convenience, while the fully fenced backyard offers a brick paver patio for outdoor enjoyment. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to own a spacious 6 bedroom home near shopping, dining, schools, and parks!
897 Leahy Cir E, Des Plaines, IL 60016 is a 6 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,741 sqft single-family home built in 1959. It last sold for $450,000 on May 30, 2024. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $640,100, with a rent estimate of $4,397/month.
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Home Details for 897 Leahy Cir E

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural GasAir ConditioningCooling System: Central AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1959
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 30, 2024
Source: N/A
Sold
$450,000

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 897 Leahy Cir E

  • What is 897 Leahy Cir E estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 897 Leahy Cir E in Des Plaines, IL is $640,100.
  • What is the price history for 897 Leahy Cir E?
    897 Leahy Cir E in Des Plaines, IL last sold for $450,000 in May 2024.
  • 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.
  • Does 897 Leahy Cir E have air conditioning?
    Yes, 897 Leahy Cir E in Des Plaines, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 897 Leahy Cir E have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 897 Leahy Cir E in Des Plaines, IL has in-unit laundry.

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