* Short Sale * Motivated Seller - make an offer on this charming Cape Cod! Located near the heart of downtown DesPlaines, IL. This home has lots of natural light, spacious floor plan featuring 9ft ceilings and beautiful hardwood flooring throughout the first floor! The formal Living Room and Dining Room has plenty of space for entertaining and relaxing. Nice sized bedrooms and lovely vintage details throughout! The full basement is great for recreation and storage. Large fenced yard, two-car garage with side driveway that provides ample outside parking! This home has endless possibilities so don't miss the opportunity to add your personal touches and upgrades. Schedule your tour today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1919Year Built
6,250 sq ftLot Size
$351Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Frank Montro• Keller Williams Preferred Rlty
Listed by Sandra Cruz• Keller Williams Preferred Realty
Bought with Elizabeth Goodchild• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
CHARMING CAPE COD IN A HIGHLY DESIRABLE WALK TO DOWNTOWN DES PLAINES LOCATION! SAME OWNER FOR 70 YEARS HAS METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED THIS HOME. TONS OF NATURAL LIGHT, SPACIOUS FLOOR PLAN w/ 9ft CEILINGS ON FIRST FLOOR, LOVELY ANTIQUE DETAILS THROUGHOUT. LARGE FENCED YARD WITH TWO CAR GARAGE AND ALLEY ACCESS. MANY UPDATED MECHANICALS. FULL BSMT WAITING FOR YOUR FINISHING TOUCHES. TONS OF POTENTIAL FOR RENOVATION AND EXPANSION!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$5,981 (−10.6%)
$5,625 + $22,375
$28,000
2022
$6,690 (+22.7%)
$5,000 + $21,000
$26,000
2021
$5,451 (+1.7%)
$4,062 + $13,671
$17,733
2020
$5,359 (+1.1%)
$4,062 + $13,671
$17,733
2019
$5,303 (+1.7%)
$4,062 + $15,642
$19,704
2018
$5,214 (+56.2%)
$3,593 + $13,841
$17,434
2017
$3,337 (−31.1%)
$3,593 + $13,841
$17,434
2016
$4,845 (+43.4%)
$3,593 + $13,841
$17,434
2015
$3,378 (−27.2%)
$3,125 + $12,549
$15,674
2014
$4,638 (+2.5%)
$3,125 + $12,549
$15,674
2013
$4,523 (−8.2%)
$3,125 + $12,549
$15,674
2012
$4,925 (+4.8%)
$3,593 + $15,968
$19,561
2011
$4,701 (+113.4%)
$3,593 + $15,968
$19,561
2010
$2,203 (−33.5%)
$3,593 + $15,968
$19,561
2009
$3,311 (+13.0%)
$3,750 + $17,801
$21,551
2008
$2,930 (+42.0%)
$6,000 + $18,492
$24,492
2007
$2,063
$6,000 + $18,492
$24,492
Tax history for 1426 E Algonquin Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$5,981 (−10.6%)
$5,625 + $22,375
$28,000
2022
$6,690 (+22.7%)
$5,000 + $21,000
$26,000
2021
$5,451 (+1.7%)
$4,062 + $13,671
$17,733
2020
$5,359 (+1.1%)
$4,062 + $13,671
$17,733
2019
$5,303 (+1.7%)
$4,062 + $15,642
$19,704
2018
$5,214 (+56.2%)
$3,593 + $13,841
$17,434
2017
$3,337 (−31.1%)
$3,593 + $13,841
$17,434
2016
$4,845 (+43.4%)
$3,593 + $13,841
$17,434
2015
$3,378 (−27.2%)
$3,125 + $12,549
$15,674
2014
$4,638 (+2.5%)
$3,125 + $12,549
$15,674
2013
$4,523 (−8.2%)
$3,125 + $12,549
$15,674
2012
$4,925 (+4.8%)
$3,593 + $15,968
$19,561
2011
$4,701 (+113.4%)
$3,593 + $15,968
$19,561
2010
$2,203 (−33.5%)
$3,593 + $15,968
$19,561
2009
$3,311 (+13.0%)
$3,750 + $17,801
$21,551
2008
$2,930 (+42.0%)
$6,000 + $18,492
$24,492
2007
$2,063
$6,000 + $18,492
$24,492
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,250 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
816
Year built
1918
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
09202220250000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 15, 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: 4
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 4
Master Bedroom Information
Size: 11X9
On Main Level
Wood Laminate Flooring
Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 11X9
On Main Level
Wood Laminate Flooring
Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 12X11
On 2nd Level
Parquet Flooring
Bedroom #4 Information
Size: 13X11
On 2nd Level
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Handicap Shower
Living Room Information
Size: 18X12
On Main Level
Wood Laminate Flooring
Dining Room Information
Separate Dining Room
Size: 13X11
On Main Level
Wood Laminate Flooring
Kitchen Information
Size: 11X9
On Main Level
Wood Laminate Flooring
Laundry Room Information
Size: 24X12
In Basement
Additional Rooms Information
Enclosed Porch
Full Basement
Unfinished Basement
Additional Room #1 Information
Enclosed Porch
Size: 12X6
On Main Level
Equipment
Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features
Wood Laminate Flooring, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
Heating & Cooling
Gas Heating
Central Air Conditioning
Exterior
Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Built Before 1978
Age: 100+ Years
Frame Exterior
Block Foundation
Property Features
Disability Access/Equipped
Grab Bars in Bathroom(s)
Lot Information
Dimensions: 25X125
Less Than .25 Acre
Fenced Yard
Property Information
# of Rooms: 7
Ownership: Fee Simple
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 0
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 0
Parcel Identification Number: 09202220250000
Financial
Financial Information
Tax: $5,213.95
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner, Senior
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Water: Public
Sewer (Public)
Circuit Breakers
Location
School Information
Elementary School District: 62
Junior High District: 62
High School District: 207
Location Information
Township: Maine
Corporate Limits: Des Plaines
Directions: ALGONQUIN BETWEEN CORA AND CENTER ST. NORTH SIDE OF THE STREET. EAST OF MANNHEIM, WEST OF RIVER RD
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 816
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,250 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1918
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 09202220250000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 15, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Sale Price Includes Parking
Short Sale
Possession: Closing
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Short Sale
Seller Concessions: No
Around this home
Schools
Central Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
Iroquois Community School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
8/10
Maine West High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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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 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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48
51
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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
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$273,000 – $330,000
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