SOLD OCT 24, 2025

Off Market Oct 2025 for $369K

$403,300

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,773/mo

•

999

sq ft

1265 S Wolf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018

About this home

Wolf Rd address but the house faces Van Buren. Charming 2 bedroom, 2 bath ranch on a desirable corner lot-just steps from local schools! This home offers flexible living space with a converted 3rd bedroom currently used as a dining room. Space could be home office, playroom, you decide! Don't miss the creative pantry nook featuring decorative barn doors in the living room. Galley kitchen provides plenty of cabinet space and a cheerful corner window plus access to the back yard. Check out the full basement that expands your living options with a second kitchen, laundry room, family room, full bath, and combo laundry/storage room. Outside, enjoy a fully fenced yard filled with native plants, mature fruit trees, herbs, and more-plus a swing that stays with the property! 2-car garage with driveway access off Van Buren makes parking easy. Located only one block from Algonquin Middle School and two blocks from the Forest Elementary School, this home combines convenience with charm. This home offers endless possibilities both inside and out. See this one today before it's too late!

Single-familyProperty Type

1953Year Built

7,296 sq ftLot Size

$404Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Joseph Marella • Keller Williams Realty Ptnr,LL

Listed by Jean Marella • Keller Williams Realty Ptnr,LL

Bought with Stephanie Mederos • Realty of America

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12447886

Redfin Estimate

$403,300

$34K since sold in October 2025$7,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 1.4% lower than the average sale price ($409K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$475,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,179 sq ft
1304 Dennis Pl, Des Plaines, IL 60018
SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$455,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,446 sq ft
960 Alfini Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60016
SOLD JUN 9, 2026
$345,000
C
2 beds1 bath950 sq ft
1042 Alfini Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60016
SOLD AUG 25, 2026
$370,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,250 sq ft
839 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
SOLD NOV 19, 2025
$418,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,090 sq ft
1440 S 4th Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
SOLD DEC 11, 2025
$390,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,200 sq ft
906 Alfini Dr, 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

100.2%

+0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$435K

$30K MoM

Avg. days on market

50d

4 days MoM

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7 MoM

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Sale history for 1265 S Wolf Rd

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12447886

Oct 24, 2025

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$369,000

$369/sq ft

Sep 11, 2025

Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)

—

Aug 29, 2025

Listed (Active)

$374,222

$375/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09763826

Nov 13, 2017

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$245,000

$245/sq ft

Nov 6, 2017

Pending

—

Oct 4, 2017

Contingent

—

Sep 28, 2017

Listed (New)

$250,000

$250/sq ft

+18

Sun-Drenched, Solid, Updated Brick Ranch Facing Van Buren. Stainless Steel Kitchen with Newer Countertops. Beautifully Finished, Dry Basement with New Full Bath . Updated Windows (except LR) and Newer Roof. Gorgeous Hardwood Floors. Home has been in the same Family since it was built. New Front Concrete Steps. Fenced-In Yard with Access from Kitchen. Oversized 2 1/2 Car Garage with Extra Deep Concrete Drive. Great Location. Walking Distance to Forest Elementary, Algonguin Middle, and Maine West High School. Very Close to Prairie Lakes Community Center, Soccer Fields, and Golf. Also Ideal for Empty-Nester, Professional, First Time Home Buyer, or Investor.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$5,717 (+3.0%)

$5,699 + $19,301

$25,000

2022

$5,553 (+6.6%)

$5,699 + $19,301

$25,000

2021

$5,209 (+0.4%)

$4,749 + $15,526

$20,275

2020

$5,189 (−0.4%)

$4,749 + $15,526

$20,275

2019

$5,208 (−20.3%)

$4,749 + $18,032

$22,781

2018

$6,535 (+20.4%)

$4,179 + $17,671

$21,850

2017

$5,428 (+0.9%)

$4,179 + $17,671

$21,850

2016

$5,378 (+10.0%)

$4,179 + $17,671

$21,850

2015

$4,889 (+1.8%)

$3,609 + $15,187

$18,796

2014

$4,802 (+2.9%)

$3,609 + $15,187

$18,796

2013

$4,665 (−10.0%)

$3,609 + $15,187

$18,796

2012

$5,182 (+2.4%)

$4,179 + $18,895

$23,074

2011

$5,060 (+15.7%)

$4,179 + $18,895

$23,074

2010

$4,373 (+5.1%)

$4,179 + $18,895

$23,074

2009

$4,159 (+25.9%)

$4,369 + $21,479

$25,848

2008

$3,303 (+4.1%)

$6,991 + $22,382

$29,373

2007

$3,172

$6,991 + $22,382

$29,373

Tax history for 1265 S Wolf Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$5,717 (+3.0%)

$5,699 + $19,301

$25,000

2022

$5,553 (+6.6%)

$5,699 + $19,301

$25,000

2021

$5,209 (+0.4%)

$4,749 + $15,526

$20,275

2020

$5,189 (−0.4%)

$4,749 + $15,526

$20,275

2019

$5,208 (−20.3%)

$4,749 + $18,032

$22,781

2018

$6,535 (+20.4%)

$4,179 + $17,671

$21,850

2017

$5,428 (+0.9%)

$4,179 + $17,671

$21,850

2016

$5,378 (+10.0%)

$4,179 + $17,671

$21,850

2015

$4,889 (+1.8%)

$3,609 + $15,187

$18,796

2014

$4,802 (+2.9%)

$3,609 + $15,187

$18,796

2013

$4,665 (−10.0%)

$3,609 + $15,187

$18,796

2012

$5,182 (+2.4%)

$4,179 + $18,895

$23,074

2011

$5,060 (+15.7%)

$4,179 + $18,895

$23,074

2010

$4,373 (+5.1%)

$4,179 + $18,895

$23,074

2009

$4,159 (+25.9%)

$4,369 + $21,479

$25,848

2008

$3,303 (+4.1%)

$6,991 + $22,382

$29,373

2007

$3,172

$6,991 + $22,382

$29,373

*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

7,599 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

999

Year built

1953

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Cook County

APN

09194090010000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 11, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking (Total): 2
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bedrooms Possible: 2

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen- 2nd
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 14 x 12
Flooring: Other

Room Information
Room Type: Foyer
Level: Main
Dimensions: 6 x 4
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Breakfast Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 8 x 8
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Storage
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 9 x 2
Flooring: Other

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 9
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 9
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 27 x 22
Flooring: Other

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Galley
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 12

Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 18 x 8
Flooring: Other

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 12
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 11
Flooring: Hardwood
Bath: None

Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Partially Finished, Full
Laundry Features: In Unit

Interior Features
Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
# of Rooms: 8
Window Features: Screens, Drapes
Flooring: Hardwood

Equipment
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump

Exterior

Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Age: 71-80 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Construction Materials: Brick

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1 Story
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Parcel Number: 09194090010000
Fencing: Fenced

Lot Information
Dimensions: 57 x 128
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Lot Size Source: County Records
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,717.31
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Lake Michigan
Sewer: Public Sewer

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

Location

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

Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

School Information
Elementary School District: 62
Elementary School: Forest Elementary School
Alternate Elementary School: Iroquois Community School
Middle Or Junior School District: 62
Middle Or Junior School: Algonquin Middle School
Alternate Jr High/Middle School: Iroquois Community School
High School District: 207
High School: Maine West High School

Location Information
Township: Maine
Corporate Limits: Des Plaines
Directions: Wolf Rd South of Algonquin. Souteast corner of Wolf & VanBuren. Property with picket fence. Driveway loads off of VanBuren. Park on VanBuren when showing.

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 999
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,599 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 09194090010000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 11, 2026

Other

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

Teams Information
Buyer Team Name: GMS Group

Around this home

Schools

Forest Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

7/10

Algonquin Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.1mi

6/10

Maine West High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk 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 100° 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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Des Plaines, IL • 60018

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Estimated sale price

$384,000 – $464,000

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Home values near 1265 S Wolf Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1319 South Wolf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 999 Sq. Ft.	$318,139
1327 South Wolf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 999 Sq. Ft.	$315,785

Address	Redfin Estimate
1303 South Wolf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1247 Sq. Ft.	$329,298
1311 South Wolf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 999 Sq. Ft.	$290,975

Address	Redfin Estimate
1295 South Wolf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 999 Sq. Ft.	$336,397
1285 South Wolf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1097 Sq. Ft.	$316,006

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