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Off Market Oct 2024 for $505K

$549,153

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $644/mo

•

2,540

sq ft

1211 S Des Plaines River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018

About this home

Historic charm fills this 4 bed, 1.5 bath home formerly owned by the first Mayor of Des Plaines and President of the University of Chicago. Nestled on a nearly 1/4 acre lot full of mature landscaping, this estate offers a brick fireplace in the family room, four seasons room and formal dining room with custom millwork. The custom kitchen, featured in Better Homes and Gardens Magazine, offers a SubZero refrigerator, Thermador double oven and dishwasher and Meili 4-burner cooktop with a grill and deep fryer. All 4 bedrooms are on the second level including the primary bedroom with access to the balcony. The fenced backyard offers a large deck, fire pit and paver patio with a grilling station. Storage is abundant with a 3rd story attic, a shed with electrical and a 2-car finished garage with a heater, built-in storage and attic storage. Updated copper plumbing, 200 AMP service throughout (including the garage), and a sump pump flood control system add the finishing touch!

Single-familyProperty Type

1916Year Built

0.46 acresLot Size

$216Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Mary Salata • Starting Point Realty Inc

Bought with Scott Curcio • Baird & Warner

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12040908

Redfin Estimate

$549,153

$44K since sold in October 2024$14K since August

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This home's estimate is 8.1% higher than the average sale price ($508K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$380,000
A
3 beds1 bath1,600 sq ft
1220 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018
SOLD JUL 21, 2026
$500,000
B
5 beds2 baths2,108 sq ft
1523 Oakwood Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
SOLD MAY 19, 2026
$540,000
C
4 beds2 baths1,816 sq ft
625 Arlington Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$452,500
D
3 beds2 baths1,824 sq ft
904 S 2nd Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
SOLD JAN 23, 2026
$415,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths2,736 sq ft
1489 E Algonquin Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$760,000
F
4 beds3 baths2,800 sq ft
1117 Margret St, Des Plaines, IL 60016

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Market trends in 60018, IL

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.0%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$441K

$6K MoM

Avg. days on market

50d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

13 MoM

New listings for sale

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3D WALKTHROUGH
$425,000
4 beds3 baths1,526 sq ft
1301 S 2nd Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
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3 beds2.5 baths1,925 sq ft
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4 beds2 baths1,783 sq ft
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3 beds1 bath1,001 sq ft
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3 beds1 bath980 sq ft
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3D WALKTHROUGH
$500,000
3 beds2 baths— sq ft
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Sale history for 1211 S Des Plaines River Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Nov 7, 2024

Sold

$506,000

$199/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12040908

Oct 16, 2024

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$505,501

$199/sq ft

Oct 9, 2024

Pending

—

Jul 24, 2024

Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)

—

Jul 18, 2024

Listed (Active)

$499,900

$197/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08293597

Jun 26, 2013

Listing Removed

—

Mar 17, 2013

Listed (New)

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07643333

Mar 4, 2011

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$220,000

$87/sq ft

Dec 2, 2010

Contingent

—

Nov 19, 2010

Relisted (Reactivated)

—

Nov 16, 2010

Contingent

—

Nov 10, 2010

Price Changed (Price Change)

$234,660

$92/sq ft

Nov 4, 2010

Price Changed (Price Change)

$239,449

$94/sq ft

Oct 28, 2010

Price Changed (Price Change)

$244,336

$96/sq ft

Oct 20, 2010

Price Changed (Price Change)

$249,322

$98/sq ft

Oct 13, 2010

Price Changed (Price Change)

$254,410

$100/sq ft

Oct 7, 2010

Price Changed (Price Change)

$259,602

$102/sq ft

Sep 27, 2010

Listed (New)

$264,900

$104/sq ft

+11

Short Sale Gem! Does not feel like a busy street-- very private setting! Large private drive w/ tons of parking! Gourmet eat-in kitchen w/ island, 48" Sub 0, Miele stove & DW, Thermador double oven. Newer: roof, HE furn, A/C, Elec. Walk-up 3rd flr attic could be finished for MBB. Large prof. landscaped fenced bckyard w/ brick patio/walkways & built-in Tec infra grill. Huge heated garage. Walk:dwntwn, bus, train, forest pr.

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07294335

Sep 13, 2010

Listing Removed

—

Sep 3, 2010

Price Changed (Price Change)

Aug 7, 2010

Price Changed (Price Change)

Jul 14, 2010

Price Changed (Reactivated)

Jul 14, 2010

Relisted (Reactivated)

—

Apr 30, 2010

Contingent

—

Apr 13, 2010

Price Changed (Price Change)

Mar 25, 2010

Price Changed (Price Change)

Mar 23, 2010

Relisted (Reactivated)

—

Jan 15, 2010

Contingent

—

Dec 10, 2009

Price Changed (Price Change)

Dec 1, 2009

Price Changed (Price Change)

Nov 24, 2009

Price Changed (Price Change)

Nov 10, 2009

Price Changed (Price Change)

Nov 3, 2009

Price Changed (Price Change)

Oct 2, 2009

Price Changed

Sep 30, 2009

Price Changed (Price Change)

Sep 21, 2009

Price Changed

Sep 18, 2009

Price Changed (Price Change)

Sep 10, 2009

Price Changed (Price Change)

Aug 27, 2009

Price Changed (Price Change)

Aug 19, 2009

Price Changed (Price Change)

Aug 8, 2009

Listed (New)

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07150341

Aug 8, 2009

Listing Removed

—

Jun 27, 2009

Price Changed

May 17, 2009

Price Changed

Apr 9, 2009

Price Changed

Mar 3, 2009

Listed

Public Records

Dec 16, 2003

Sold

$475,000

$187/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 12, 1983

Sold

$95,000

$37/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$8,881 (+2.8%)

$8,437 + $41,563

$50,000

2022

$8,640 (+23.6%)

$7,030 + $29,969

$36,999

2021

$6,993 (+0.7%)

$6,093 + $19,987

$26,080

2020

$6,944 (−0.3%)

$6,093 + $19,987

$26,080

2019

$6,963 (−24.1%)

$6,093 + $23,211

$29,304

2018

$9,177 (+1.6%)

$5,390 + $28,730

$34,120

2017

$9,032 (+2.8%)

$5,390 + $28,730

$34,120

2016

$8,787 (+0.8%)

$5,390 + $28,730

$34,120

2015

$8,719 (+2.0%)

$4,687 + $26,779

$31,466

2014

$8,551 (+3.9%)

$4,687 + $26,779

$31,466

2013

$8,230 (−12.4%)

$4,687 + $23,833

$28,520

2012

$9,399 (+10.8%)

$5,390 + $31,937

$37,327

2011

$8,485 (+4.9%)

$5,390 + $31,937

$37,327

2010

$8,087 (+9.4%)

$5,390 + $31,937

$37,327

2009

$7,390 (−11.3%)

$5,624 + $33,586

$39,210

2008

$8,328 (+38.5%)

$8,999 + $35,560

$44,559

2007

$6,014

$8,999 + $35,560

$44,559

Tax history for 1211 S Des Plaines River Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$8,881 (+2.8%)

$8,437 + $41,563

$50,000

2022

$8,640 (+23.6%)

$7,030 + $29,969

$36,999

2021

$6,993 (+0.7%)

$6,093 + $19,987

$26,080

2020

$6,944 (−0.3%)

$6,093 + $19,987

$26,080

2019

$6,963 (−24.1%)

$6,093 + $23,211

$29,304

2018

$9,177 (+1.6%)

$5,390 + $28,730

$34,120

2017

$9,032 (+2.8%)

$5,390 + $28,730

$34,120

2016

$8,787 (+0.8%)

$5,390 + $28,730

$34,120

2015

$8,719 (+2.0%)

$4,687 + $26,779

$31,466

2014

$8,551 (+3.9%)

$4,687 + $26,779

$31,466

2013

$8,230 (−12.4%)

$4,687 + $23,833

$28,520

2012

$9,399 (+10.8%)

$5,390 + $31,937

$37,327

2011

$8,485 (+4.9%)

$5,390 + $31,937

$37,327

2010

$8,087 (+9.4%)

$5,390 + $31,937

$37,327

2009

$7,390 (−11.3%)

$5,624 + $33,586

$39,210

2008

$8,328 (+38.5%)

$8,999 + $35,560

$44,559

2007

$6,014

$8,999 + $35,560

$44,559

*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

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

9,374 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,540

Year built

1915

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Cook County

APN

09213010170000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 15, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking (Total): 4
Parking On-Site: Yes
Parking: Garage,Space/s
Parking Ownership: Owned
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Detached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s),Heated

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (1/2): 1

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4

Room Information
Room Type: Heated Sun Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 25 x 10
Window Treatments: Blinds
Flooring: Wood Laminate

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 14 x 12
Window Treatments: Blinds,Curtains/Drapes
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 14 x 12
Window Treatments: Blinds,Curtains/Drapes
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Dimensions: 14 x 10
Window Treatments: Blinds,Curtains/Drapes
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 16 x 14
Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 12
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar,Island,Pantry-Closet
Level: Main
Dimensions: 20 x 18
Flooring: Ceramic Tile

Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 8 x 10

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 17
Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 14 x 13
Window Treatments: Blinds,Curtains/Drapes
Flooring: Hardwood
Bath: Full

Additional Rooms Information
Attic: Full,Unfinished
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Unfinished,Storage Space

Interior Features
Interior Features: Hardwood Floors, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Some Carpeting
# of Rooms: 9

Equipment
Appliances: Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Location: Family Room
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Balcony, Deck, Patio, Brick Paver Patio, Outdoor Grill, Fire Pit

Building Information
Living Area Source: Estimated
Exterior Building Type: Cedar,Fiber Cement
Age: 100+ Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 3 Stories
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
General Information: Flood Zone
Parcel Number: 09213010170000
Additional Parcels Description: 09213010180000

Lot Information
Dimensions: 129X156
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,188.86
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Lake Michigan
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

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

Location

Community Information
Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

School Information
Elementary School District: 62
Elementary School: Central Elementary School
Middle Or Junior School District: 62
Middle Or Junior School: Chippewa Middle School
High School District: 207
High School: Maine West High School

Location Information
Township: Maine
Corporate Limits: Des Plaines
Directions: Located on the S/E corner of Algonquin Rd and River Rd. Driveway access via Algonquin Rd

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,540
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 9,374 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1915
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 09213010170000

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 15, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: No
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No

Teams Information
Buyer Team Name: Scott Curcio Residential

Around this home

Schools

Central Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

8/10

Iroquois Community School

Public K-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi

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

3/10 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 • 60018

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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.

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Estimated sale price

$522,000 – $632,000

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Home values near 1211 S Des Plaines River Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1255 S River Road, Des Plaines, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1100 Sq. Ft.	$314,548
1227 S River Road, Des Plaines, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1285 Sq. Ft.	$391,355

Address	Redfin Estimate
1265 S River Road, Des Plaines, IL 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1360 Sq. Ft.	$356,849
1183 S River Road, Des Plaines, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1700 Sq. Ft.	$470,594

Address	Redfin Estimate
1193 S River Road, Des Plaines, IL 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1840 Sq. Ft.	$517,910
1812 E Algonquin Road, Des Plaines, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2200 Sq. Ft.	$366,899

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