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657 Arlington Ave, Des Plaines, IL, 60016

$349,499

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$4,150*

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2 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath
1,442 SqFt
$242/SqFt
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657 Arlington Ave, Des Plaines$349,499

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
Attached Garage1 space
Year Built1941
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
WaterfrontFencing
MLS #12261327
Lot Size0.13 Acres
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Contingent)

About 657 Arlington Ave

Paint a canvass of winding streets, towering trees, timeless architecture, secluded location, across the street from Potawatomie Park and just a few short blocks to all the conveniences that a Towne Square offers, then you'll have painted this home's portrait! Arguably, one of the finest and most desirable neighborhoods in all of town! Charming center entrance brick Dutch Colonial with spacious rooms, open floor plan, updated kitchen with tall cabinets, granite countertops & newer SS appliances, hardwood floors throughout, huge bedrooms, updated bathroom w/skylight, lots of big closets(7 on 2nd floor w/some WIC's), paneled doors, recessed lighting, double-pane vinyl clad windows, new A/C condenser(2024), big fenced back yard with newer landscaping ready for house expansion, covered patio, full basement ready for finishing, circuit breakers, sump pump, garage is attached with direct access to interior for convenience, walk to Metra station, restaurants, shopping, library and more! See additional improvement list...Currently, no homeowner's exemption so property taxes can be reduced about nine hundred dollars.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Living Area: 1,442 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty
  • Office Phone: (773) 631-8300
  • Listing Agent: John Forsythe

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Yes
  • Interior: Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, Walk-In Closet(s), Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room, Replacement Windows

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Waterfront: Fencing

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 1 space
  • Attached Garage: Yes

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Fencing
  • Lot Size: 0.13 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: Graceland south of Miner to Prairie, west to Arlington, right to property

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $349,499
  • Price Per SqFt: $242/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $4,431
  • Tax Year: 2019
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Housing Market Comparison

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Des Plaines, IL

City

Med. Sold Price

$320K

Med. Price/SqFt

$220

Avg. Days On Market

21

# of Sold Homes

72

657 Arlington Ave vs Des Plaines

4 DAYS ON ROCKET

-17 Days

$349,499

+$29.4K More

$242/SqFt

+$22 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $29.4K more than the Median Sold Price and $22/SqFt more than other homes in Des Plaines, IL.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: MRED
  • MLS Number: #12261327

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty
  • Office Phone: (773) 631-8300
  • Listing Agent: John Forsythe

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Mar 29, 2021Home Sold
$247,000
Oct 19, 2015Home Sold
$173,500
Feb 03, 2004Home Sold
$195,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2019$4,431$19,894
2018$5,455$21,677
2017$5,376$21,677

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Nearby Schools

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7
/10

  • Central Elementary School

  • 1526 E Thacker St

  • 0.48 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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5
/10

  • North Elementary School

  • 1789 Rand Rd

  • 0.70 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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8
/10

  • Forest Elementary School

  • 1375 S 5th Ave

  • 1.08 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $52,844. Most Des Plaines, IL residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Typical family type is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 657 Arlington Ave

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 657 Arlington Ave property is $349,499.

What type of property is this?

The property 657 Arlington Ave is a house located in Des Plaines, Illinois, 60016.

Is this property for sale now?

Accepting Backup Offers: 657 Arlington Ave is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2019 is $4,431 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on March 29, 2021 for $247,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 657 Arlington Ave has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 657 Arlington Ave is 1,442 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 657 Arlington Ave is 1941.

Rocket Homes›Illinois›Cook County›Des Plaines›60016›657 Arlington Ave

This home is located at 657 Arlington Ave in Des Plaines, IL and zip code 60016 in the Des Plaines Manor neighborhood. This 1,442 square foot home, which was built in 1941, sits on a 0.13 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since December 29, 2024 and is currently priced at $349,499.

In December 2024 more than 19 listings in Des Plaines, IL were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 13 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 40 were sold below. In December 2024 in Des Plaines, IL there were 13.8% less homes for sale than in November 2024. The median list price of listings available in December 2024 was $320,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 21 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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