This solidly built home sits on almost 1/2 acre & was the site of a former fruit orchard/peony flower farm. Eclectic Charm & character ooze throughout inc: arched doorways & taller ceilings on 1st floor. Roof new in '18. Lennox central A/C & American Standard Furnace new in '16, Gilkey triple pane tilt-in Windows new in '13. Refinished hardwood floors in dining & living rooms. Nest brand "smart home" thermostat. Stainless appliances in kitchen. 1st floor has living room, dining room, a den, a kitchen & a mud room/screened porch. All 3 bedrooms are upstairs along with a 1/2 bath. The basement is unfinished, ready for your ideas & does not flood. The 2-story, 2+ car garage with workshop/office/artist's studio on 2nd floor. The backyard space is inviting & ready for your family's enjoyment. Within walking distance to downtown Des Plaines, the Metra train station, the PACE bus stop & the County's Forest preserve walking, jogging & biking paths. Be the NEW owner of this historic home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1905Year Built
0.43 acresLot Size
$266Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Donna Plank• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Historic home on large lot. Full bath is off the kitchen.
8 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Stephanie Stornello
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 1086 S River Rd
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10157993
Feb 20, 2019
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$219,000
$152/sq ft
Feb 13, 2019
Pending
—
Jan 10, 2019
Pending (Contingent (Do Not Show))
—
Dec 19, 2018
Listed (New)
$222,900
$155/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10089373
Dec 19, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Nov 4, 2018
Price Changed
*
Sep 20, 2018
Listed (New)
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08258245
Jul 25, 2013
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$140,000
$97/sq ft
Jun 6, 2013
Contingent
—
May 30, 2013
Relisted (Reactivated)
—
May 25, 2013
Contingent
—
Apr 23, 2013
Price Changed (Price Change)
$145,000
$101/sq ft
Apr 17, 2013
Relisted (Reactivated)
—
Apr 11, 2013
Contingent
—
Mar 15, 2013
Price Changed (Price Change)
$155,000
$108/sq ft
Jan 28, 2013
Listed (New)
$165,000
$115/sq ft
+5
SOLIDLY BUILT VINTAGE CHARMER CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN. LARGE LOT ALMOST 1/2 ACRE. HARDWOOD FLOORS UNDER CARPET ON 1ST FLOOR. 2 STORY GARAGE WITH 16X13 OFFICE ROUGHED IN FOR FURNACE. FULL BATH IN BASEMENT. NOT A SHORT SALE OR FORECLOSURE BUT SOLD AS-IS. NEEDS SOME WORK, COME GET YOUR SWEAT EQUITY!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$6,855 (+2.5%)
$12,999 + $13,000
$25,999
2022
$6,690 (+13.7%)
$12,999 + $13,000
$25,999
2021
$5,885 (+1.7%)
$12,071 + $7,074
$19,145
2020
$5,786 (+20.5%)
$12,071 + $7,074
$19,145
2019
$4,802 (−6.7%)
$12,071 + $9,202
$21,273
2018
$5,149 (+1.4%)
$10,678 + $9,973
$20,651
2017
$5,075 (−11.6%)
$10,678 + $9,973
$20,651
2016
$5,739 (+1.0%)
$10,678 + $9,973
$20,651
2015
$5,680 (+2.1%)
$9,285 + $9,506
$18,791
2014
$5,561 (+8.6%)
$9,285 + $9,506
$18,791
2013
$5,120 (+1.6%)
$9,285 + $8,460
$17,745
2012
$5,042 (+7.1%)
$10,678 + $14,354
$25,032
2011
$4,706 (+12.5%)
$10,678 + $14,354
$25,032
2010
$4,182 (+10.4%)
$10,678 + $14,354
$25,032
2009
$3,788 (+12.9%)
$9,285 + $18,491
$27,776
2008
$3,355 (+4.1%)
$14,856 + $16,708
$31,564
2007
$3,221
$14,856 + $16,708
$31,564
Tax history for 1086 S River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$6,855 (+2.5%)
$12,999 + $13,000
$25,999
2022
$6,690 (+13.7%)
$12,999 + $13,000
$25,999
2021
$5,885 (+1.7%)
$12,071 + $7,074
$19,145
2020
$5,786 (+20.5%)
$12,071 + $7,074
$19,145
2019
$4,802 (−6.7%)
$12,071 + $9,202
$21,273
2018
$5,149 (+1.4%)
$10,678 + $9,973
$20,651
2017
$5,075 (−11.6%)
$10,678 + $9,973
$20,651
2016
$5,739 (+1.0%)
$10,678 + $9,973
$20,651
2015
$5,680 (+2.1%)
$9,285 + $9,506
$18,791
2014
$5,561 (+8.6%)
$9,285 + $9,506
$18,791
2013
$5,120 (+1.6%)
$9,285 + $8,460
$17,745
2012
$5,042 (+7.1%)
$10,678 + $14,354
$25,032
2011
$4,706 (+12.5%)
$10,678 + $14,354
$25,032
2010
$4,182 (+10.4%)
$10,678 + $14,354
$25,032
2009
$3,788 (+12.9%)
$9,285 + $18,491
$27,776
2008
$3,355 (+4.1%)
$14,856 + $16,708
$31,564
2007
$3,221
$14,856 + $16,708
$31,564
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.43 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
771
Year built
1904
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
09211020320000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jan 2, 2026.
R-1
Single-Family Residential District
The purpose of the R-1 Single-Family Residential District is to provide for and preserve single-family residential environments at the lowest density within the City.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Educational/school
Library
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Cars: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Parking
Detached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 3
Master Bedroom Information
Size: 15X13
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
All Window Treatments
Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 12X11
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
All Window Treatments
Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 8X8
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
All Window Treatments
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Living Room Information
Size: 22X13
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
All Window Treatments
Dining Room Information
Size: 14X10
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
All Window Treatments
Kitchen Information
Size: 11X12
On Main Level
Additional Rooms Information
Mud Room, Office
Full Basement, English
Unfinished Basement
Additional Room #1 Information
Mud Room
Size: 11X6
On Main Level
Additional Room #2 Information
Office
Size: 9X8
On Main Level
Carpet Flooring
Equipment
Oven/Range
Heating & Cooling
Gas Heating, Forced Air Heating
Central Air Conditioning
Exterior
Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
Built Before 1978
Age: 100+ Years
Brick Exterior
Asphalt/Glass Roof (Shingles)
Lot Information
Dimensions: 105 X 183 X 101 X 153
.25-.49 Acre
Property Information
# of Rooms: 7
Ownership: Fee Simple
Main Sq. Ft.: 929
Basement Sq. Ft.: 859
Upper Level Sq. Ft.: 508
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1437
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 2296
Rural (Y/N): N
Flood Zone
Parcel Identification Number: 09211020320000
Financial
Financial Information
Tax: $5,075.10
Tax Year: 2017
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Sewer (Public)
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Central Elementary School
Elementary School District: 62
Junior High: Chippewa Middle School
Junior High District: 62
High School: Maine West High School
High School District: 207
Location Information
Township: Maine
Corporate Limits: Des Plaines
Directions: Algonquin East of Mannheim to White St., North on White to Henry. Right on Henry to 1086
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 771
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.43 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1904
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 09211020320000
Home facts updated by county records on Jan 2, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Possession: Negotiable
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Seller Concessions: No
Around this home
Schools
Central Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
8/10
Iroquois Community School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
8/10
Maine West High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Des Plaines, IL • 60016
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 3.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.3 hrs
3.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$364,000 – $440,000
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