964 S 3rd Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
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$300,000

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,063 sqft

964 S 3rd Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1953
$282/sqft
1 Car Garage

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools1 High School
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About this House

Welcome to 936 S Third Street, a charming 2 bedroom, 1 bath ranch offering comfortable one level living and thoughtful updates throughout. The beautifully remodeled kitchen features 42 inch maple cabinetry, HanStone quartz countertops, tile backsplash, recessed lighting, farmhouse style sink, breakfast bar with additional cabinetry, tile flooring and an oversized LG refrigerator. Spacious living and dining areas feature newer luxury vinyl flooring and open to a concrete patio and fully fenced backyard with a large storage shed. Both bedrooms feature easy care flooring, while the updated full bath offers tile flooring, a newer vanity with granite top and a glass enclosed shower. Additional highlights include a versatile office, pantry storage, walk up attic, one car garage, Pella kitchen window with built in blinds, new roof in 2026, new concrete driveway in 2024, updated copper plumbing and a replaced boiler. Ideally located near Westfield Park, Forest Elementary, Algonquin Middle School and Maine West High School with convenient access to area shopping, dining and major expressways. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy a well cared for home with great indoor and outdoor space.
Last check for updates: about 6 hours ago
Listing courtesy of: Wendy Pawlak, CSC, (630) 514-6615
Keller Williams Experience
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12747179
Also Listed on MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MRED as distributed by MLS GRID.

Open House

Saturday, September 05
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Home Details for 964 S 3rd Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: New

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: NoneNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Office
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1063 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Trash Compactor, Gas Water HeaterDryerLaundry: Main Level,Gas Dryer Hookup,In KitchenMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Window Unit(s),Wall Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
No Spa
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Accessibility: No Disability Access
View
No View
Security
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: PatioFencing: FencedOther Structures: Shed(s)
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 1Parking: Concrete,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Days on Market: 1

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1953
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, BrickNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 09201070770000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $300,000Price Per Sqft: $282
Status Change & Dates
Possession 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

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 12747179

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1063 Square Feet

Community

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

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: NoneHOA Fee: No HOA Fee

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6751.8 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 12747179Attic: Pull Down StairAttribution Contact: (630) 514-6615Activation Date: Wed Sep 02 2026

Additional Information

ParkCurbsSidewalksStreet LightsStreet PavedMRD SHARE WITH CLIENTS: YesSource 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

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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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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

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$295K
Since last month
Decreased$12K (-3.9%)
Since last year
Increased$14K (+4.9%)
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 +62% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$295K
August 2026$305K
July 2026$307K
June 2026$309K
May 2026$305K
April 2026$301K
March 2026$296K
February 2026$287K
January 2026$280K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
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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
930 S 3rd Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.05
Single-Family Home
$320,000
10/24/25
2
1
1,003
858 E Grant Dr, Des Plaines, IL
0.15
Single-Family Home
$289,000
12/29/25
2
1
1,228
847 S 3rd Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.16
Single-Family Home
$291,000
05/11/26
2
1
1,363
1134 Webster Ln, Des Plaines, IL
0.21
Single-Family Home
$270,000
09/22/25
2
1
906
769 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL
0.24
Single-Family Home
$346,500
08/06/26
2
1
1,300
1164 W Grant Dr, Des Plaines, IL
0.29
Single-Family Home
$324,900
03/23/26
2
1
999
1166 Webster Ln, Des Plaines, IL
0.25
Single-Family Home
$335,000
07/07/26
2
1
906

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
930 S 3rd Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.05
$333,400
2
1
1,003
Off Market
974 Webster Ln, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.06
$508,200
5
2
3,479
Off Market
1028 Webster Ln, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.09
$349,300
2
1
1,000
Off Market
1036 E Grant Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.10
$347,200
2
1
1,022
Off Market
936 Oakwood Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.09
$433,400
4
1.5
1,515
Off Market
918 Webster Ln, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.10
$516,900
3
2
1,823
Off Market
1076 S 3rd Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.12
$435,000
3
2
1,677
Recently Sold
921 E Villa Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.10
$453,200
3
2
-
Off Market
896 W Grant Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.11
$629,700
3
2.5
-
Off Market
892 S 3rd Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.11
$421,900
3
1.5
1,382
Off Market
974 S 2nd Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.13
$480,400
4
2
1,682
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 2, 2026
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12747179
Listed For Sale
$300,000

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Frequently asked questions about 964 S 3rd Ave

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 964 S 3rd Ave?
    Based on a $300,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 964 S 3rd Ave in Des Plaines, IL is approximately $2,159 (about $1,586 principal & interest, $498 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 964 S 3rd Ave compare to homes in Des Plaines?
    964 S 3rd Ave in Des Plaines, IL is listed at $300,000, about 9% below the $329K 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 964 S 3rd Ave?
    The closest schools to 964 S 3rd 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 964 S 3rd Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 964 S 3rd Ave in Des Plaines, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 964 S 3rd Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 964 S 3rd Ave in Des Plaines, IL has in-unit laundry.
964 S 3rd Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,063 sqft single-family home built in 1953. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MRED as distributed by MLS GRID on Sep 2, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 12747179.