976 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
OFF MARKET

$371,600

Trulia Estimate
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 995 sqft

976 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018

Est. Refi. Payment $2,753/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 10, 2006 for $260,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$372K
Since last month
Decreased$2K (-0.5%)
Since last year
Increased$20K (+5.5%)
Since last sale
Increased$112K (+42.9%)
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 +98% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
October 2026$372K
September 2026$374K
August 2026$374K
July 2026$375K
June 2026$377K
May 2026$372K
April 2026$371K
March 2026$362K
February 2026$353K
January 2026$347K
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
1166 Webster Ln, Des Plaines, IL
0.28
Single-Family Home
$335,000
07/07/26
2
1
906
1164 W Grant Dr, Des Plaines, IL
0.38
Single-Family Home
$324,900
03/23/26
2
1
999
1025 S 3rd Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.46
Single-Family Home
$200,000
04/14/26
2
1
1,003
1155 S 2nd Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.30
Single-Family Home
$250,000
09/04/26
3
1
1,300
685 Van Buren Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.40
Single-Family Home
$365,000
07/29/26
2
1
1,097
930 S 3rd Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.57
Single-Family Home
$320,000
10/24/25
2
1
1,003
1476 S 6th Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.47
Single-Family Home
$220,000
11/06/25
3
1
1,125
1304 Dennis Pl, Des Plaines, IL
0.15
Single-Family Home
$475,000
06/25/26
3
2
1,179
664 E Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL
0.49
Single-Family Home
$380,000
04/28/26
3
1
1,073
1440 S 4th Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.28
Single-Family Home
$418,000
11/19/25
3
2
1,090

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
970 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.01
$346,800
2
1
995
Off Market
1378 S 2nd Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.02
$369,100
3
2
1,357
Off Market
1372 S 2nd Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.02
$350,800
3
1
1,182
Off Market
962 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.02
$365,400
3
1
1,178
Off Market
1305 Carol Ln, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.02
$380,300
2
1
1,259
Off Market
1366 S 2nd Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.03
$398,800
3
2
1,508
Off Market
1315 Carol Ln, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.03
$354,300
2
1
995
Off Market
954 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.03
$424,800
3
2
1,358
Off Market
1325 Carol Ln, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.03
$330,000
3
1
995
Off Market
1360 S 2nd Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.03
$352,900
3
1
1,280
Off Market
1410 S 2nd Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.03
$451,000
3
2.5
1,345
Off Market
1335 Carol Ln, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.04
$355,400
3
1
1,090
Off Market
1005 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.04
$427,400
3
1.5
1,600
Off Market
948 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.04
$381,300
3
2
995
Off Market
1354 S 2nd Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.04
$351,700
3
1
1,120
Off Market
1354 S 2nd Ave #0, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.04
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
1418 S 2nd Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.05
$629,600
4
3
2,778
Off Market
1345 Carol Ln, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.05
$383,100
3
2
1,331
Off Market
951 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.05
$553,400
4
3
2,566
Off Market
942 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
0.05
$454,600
3
1.5
1,307
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1952
995 sqft
$373/sqft
Garage

About this House

CUTE HOME THAT WILL SATISFY THE FUSSIEST OF TASTES. HOME FEATURES; NEW KITCHEN W/GRANITE COUNTERS, MAPLE CABINETS, SS APPLIANCES, NATURAL STONE BACKSPLASH AND TONS OF TABLE SPACE. NEW BATHROOM W/WHIRLPOOL TUB, NATURAL STONE SURROUND AND FLOOR AND GRANITE VANITY. HOME WAS COMPLETELY UPDATED W/HW FLOORS,6 PANEL DOORS,NEW HARDWOOD AND CROWN MOLDINGS. ALL WORK DONE SINCE 06. COME AND SEE THIS DELIGHTFUL HOME!
976 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 995 sqft single-family home built in 1952. It last sold for $260,000 on Jul 10, 2006. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $371,600, with a rent estimate of $2,252/month.

Home Details for 976 E Forest Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 4
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Shake ShingleExterior: WoodFoundation Type: Crawl Raised
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1952
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7374 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 21, 2010
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$274,900
Oct 24, 2009
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$274,900
Price decreased by 6%
Jan 9, 2009
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$291,000
Jul 10, 2006
Source: N/A
Sold
$260,000
May 25, 2004
Source: N/A
Sold
$233,500

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

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 976 E Forest Ave

  • What is 976 E Forest Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 976 E Forest Ave in Des Plaines, IL is $371,600.
  • What is the price history for 976 E Forest Ave?
    976 E Forest Ave in Des Plaines, IL last sold for $260,000 in July 2006.
  • 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 $340K. That is up $14.33K from the prior month.
  • How big is the lot at 976 E Forest Ave?
    The lot at 976 E Forest Ave in Des Plaines, IL is about 0.17 acres (7,374 sq ft).
  • Does 976 E Forest Ave have a garage?
    Yes, 976 E Forest Ave in Des Plaines, IL has a garage.

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