947 E Prairie Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
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OFF MARKET

$277,000

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,680 sqft

947 E Prairie Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Est. Refi. Payment $1,980/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 15, 2019 for $314,340

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$277K
Since last month
Increased$12K (+4.4%)
Since last year
Decreased$3K (-1%)
Since last sale
Decreased$37K (-11.9%)
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 decreased by -1% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$277K
August 2026$274K
July 2026$265K
June 2026$280K

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
963 E Prairie Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.03
Single-Family Home
$349,000
08/28/26
3
2
792
840 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL
0.16
Single-Family Home
$365,000
06/12/26
4
2
1,655
839 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL
0.19
Single-Family Home
$370,000
08/25/26
3
1.5
1,250
946 Walter Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.10
Single-Family Home
$435,000
06/15/26
3
2
2,071
1078 Greenview Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.24
Single-Family Home
$408,000
09/08/26
3
2
1,526
870 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL
0.14
Single-Family Home
$431,000
08/11/26
3
2
1,443
584 S 4th Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.26
Single-Family Home
$426,000
03/19/26
3
2
2,025
881 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL
0.16
Single-Family Home
$392,500
02/10/26
3
1
1,248
699 Rose Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.32
Single-Family Home
$515,000
11/04/25
3
1.5
2,005

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
937 E Prairie Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.01
$283,700
2
1
924
Off Market
915 E Prairie Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.04
$623,900
4
3
2,853
Off Market
934 E Prairie Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.04
$383,000
2
1.5
1,400
Off Market
963 E Prairie Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.03
$349,000
3
2
792
Recently Sold
954 Prairie Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.04
$445,400
4
2
2,200
Off Market
969 E Prairie Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.03
$429,000
4
2
1,710
Off Market
964 Prairie Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.05
$428,500
3
1.5
-
Off Market
894 Rose Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.07
$434,300
4
2
-
Off Market
873 E Prairie Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.09
$422,500
4
2
1,800
Off Market
951 Rose Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.07
$381,400
4
1
1,440
Off Market
863 E Prairie Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.10
$375,400
3
2
1,383
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 947 E Prairie Ave.
  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1926
1,680 sqft
$165/sqft
Garage

About this House

RARE OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE IN VIRTUALLY BRAND NEW HOME IN ONE OF DES PLAINES BEST NEIGHBORHOODS! Quality rehab by experienced builder featuring brand new everything! You are welcomed by charming front porch with swing. Inside, you will find a bright & open layout w/ restored hardwood & upscale finishes. Enjoy entertaining in your white kitchen featuring quartz counters, stainless steel appliances, & breakfast bar. 2 bedrooms on main level are super convenient! Downstairs, you will find waterproofed finished basement featuring additional bedroom and bath, great room, & laundry. Buy w/ peace of mind as this home was completely permitted & inspected by the city. You can relax knowing all these important items are BRAND NEW: siding, roof, insulation, drywall, high efficiency HVAC system, plumbing, electric, and energy efficient windows. Garage, driveway, and landscaping coming soon. Move in and enjoy life in this comfortable, cozy home close to shopping, dining, and Metra!
947 E Prairie Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,680 sqft single-family home built in 1926. It last sold for $314,340 on Oct 15, 2019 (2% below the $319,900 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $277,000, with a rent estimate of $2,115/month.
Last check for updates: about 7 hours ago
Listed by Laura Garcia, (630) 820-6500
john greene, Realtor
Bought with: Daniel Close, Redfin Corporation
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#10479276

Home Details for 947 E Prairie Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished,FullNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Sitting Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1680 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Microwave, DishwasherDishwasherMicrowave
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
No Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Hardwood
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No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: PorchFoundation: Block
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (below surface): 840 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1926Year Renovated: 2019
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 09173200070000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $319,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Sep 11 2019Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: Des Plaines
School Information
Elementary School District: 62Jr High / Middle School District: 62High School District: 207

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1680 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5397.084 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 10479276

Additional Information

SidewalksStreet LightsStreet PavedSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address Display

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Oct 15, 2019
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10479276
Sold
$314,340
Feb 15, 2019
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10258271
Sold
$120,000

Market trends in Des Plaines

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$329K
$6.62KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$234
$1MoM
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 947 E Prairie Ave

  • What is 947 E Prairie Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 947 E Prairie Ave in Des Plaines, IL is $277,000.
  • What is the price history for 947 E Prairie Ave?
    947 E Prairie Ave in Des Plaines, IL last sold for $314,340 in October 2019.
  • 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 947 E Prairie Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 947 E Prairie Ave in Des Plaines, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 947 E Prairie Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 947 E Prairie Ave in Des Plaines, IL has laundry facilities.

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