OFF MARKET

Off Market Dec 2017 for $247K

$415,693

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,849/mo

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2 ba

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1,560

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1491 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018

About this home

Very unique, UPDATED home in a SECLUDED, private setting! It features a LARGE, NEWER KITCHEN with SKYLITE, GRANITE counter tops/backsplash, breakfast bar & stainless steel appliances; open living/dining room with HARDWOOD FLOORS; 1-bedroom & full bath on main level; two big bedrooms & full bath on the 2nd level, FINISHED BASEMENT family room with GAS FIREPLACE, laundry/utility & pantry, DECK off the dining room and huge TERRACE off the kitchen, newer 2-car garage & parking for 2-3 cars, large PARK-LIKE yard with a 2nd building which has a WOOD-BURNING FIREPLACE.

Single-familyProperty Type

1940Year Built

0.26 acresLot Size

$266Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by Waldemar Smolinski • Coldwell Banker Realty

Bought with Waldemar Smolinski • Coldwell Banker Realty

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09715378

Redfin Estimate

$415,693

$169K since sold in December 2017$5,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 13.5% higher than the average sale price ($366K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD FEB 27, 2026
$322,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,439 sq ft
1754 E Lincoln Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
SOLD JUN 23, 2026
$350,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,650 sq ft
1280 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018
SOLD MAY 8, 2026
$391,195
C
3 beds2 baths1,021 sq ft
1726 E Lincoln Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$395,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,460 sq ft
1515 Orchard St, Des Plaines, IL 60018
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$335,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,356 sq ft
1678 Ash St, Des Plaines, IL 60018
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$405,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,085 sq ft
1191 White 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

100.2%

+0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$435K

$30K MoM

Avg. days on market

50d

4 days MoM

Recently sold homes

7 MoM

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5 beds2.5 baths2,705 sq ft
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OPEN TODAY, 10:30AM TO 1PM
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Sale history for 1491 S River Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$5,981 (+2.9%)

$8,340 + $17,660

$26,000

2022

$5,810 (+62.4%)

$8,340 + $17,660

$26,000

2021

$3,578 (−0.2%)

$7,228 + $7,744

$14,972

2020

$3,587 (−18.4%)

$7,228 + $7,744

$14,972

2019

$4,395 (−23.0%)

$7,228 + $12,532

$19,760

2018

$5,706 (+1.8%)

$6,394 + $12,684

$19,078

2017

$5,605 (+36.3%)

$6,394 + $12,684

$19,078

2016

$4,112 (−6.8%)

$6,394 + $12,684

$19,078

2015

$4,414 (+1.8%)

$5,560 + $11,666

$17,226

2014

$4,337 (+3.0%)

$5,560 + $11,666

$17,226

2013

$4,212 (−15.8%)

$5,560 + $11,666

$17,226

2012

$5,005 (+2.3%)

$6,394 + $15,977

$22,371

2011

$4,891 (+18.7%)

$6,394 + $15,977

$22,371

2010

$4,120 (−1.0%)

$6,394 + $15,977

$22,371

2009

$4,161 (+32.5%)

$6,672 + $18,000

$24,672

2008

$3,142 (+4.6%)

$10,675 + $17,362

$28,037

2007

$3,003

$10,675 + $17,362

$28,037

Tax history for 1491 S River Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$5,981 (+2.9%)

$8,340 + $17,660

$26,000

2022

$5,810 (+62.4%)

$8,340 + $17,660

$26,000

2021

$3,578 (−0.2%)

$7,228 + $7,744

$14,972

2020

$3,587 (−18.4%)

$7,228 + $7,744

$14,972

2019

$4,395 (−23.0%)

$7,228 + $12,532

$19,760

2018

$5,706 (+1.8%)

$6,394 + $12,684

$19,078

2017

$5,605 (+36.3%)

$6,394 + $12,684

$19,078

2016

$4,112 (−6.8%)

$6,394 + $12,684

$19,078

2015

$4,414 (+1.8%)

$5,560 + $11,666

$17,226

2014

$4,337 (+3.0%)

$5,560 + $11,666

$17,226

2013

$4,212 (−15.8%)

$5,560 + $11,666

$17,226

2012

$5,005 (+2.3%)

$6,394 + $15,977

$22,371

2011

$4,891 (+18.7%)

$6,394 + $15,977

$22,371

2010

$4,120 (−1.0%)

$6,394 + $15,977

$22,371

2009

$4,161 (+32.5%)

$6,672 + $18,000

$24,672

2008

$3,142 (+4.6%)

$10,675 + $17,362

$28,037

2007

$3,003

$10,675 + $17,362

$28,037

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.26 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

768

Year built

1939

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Cook County

APN

09213020830000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jan 2, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Cars: 4
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Exterior Parking Spaces: 2
Garage Parking, Parking Space(s)
Side Apron
Parking On-Site
Parking Ownership: Owned Parking
Garage Door Opener(s), Garage Transmitter(s)
Attached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Concrete Driveway, Shared Driveway, Side Driveway

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 3

Master Bedroom Information
Size: 17X14
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring

Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 17X14
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring

Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 12X9
On Main Level
Carpet Flooring

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Master Bath
Whirlpool

Living Room Information
Size: 21X11
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Family Room Information
Size: 27X20
In Basement
Ceramic/Porcelain Tile Flooring

Dining Room Information
Combined with Living Room
Size: 12X11
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Kitchen Information
Size: 22X10
Eating Area (Breakfast Bar)
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Laundry Room Information
Size: 10X8
In Basement
Other Flooring

Additional Rooms Information
Pantry, Deck, Terrace
Full Basement
Finished Basement

Additional Room #1 Information
Pantry
Size: 8X9
In Basement

Additional Room #2 Information
Deck
Size: 13X5
On Main Level

Additional Room #3 Information
Terrace
Size: 24X14
On Main Level

Equipment
Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
In Basement, Other Fireplace Location (See Remarks)
Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Logs

Interior Features
Skylight(s), Hardwood Flooring, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath

Heating & Cooling
Gas Heating, Forced Air Heating
Central Air Conditioning

Exterior

Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Taped
Built Before 1978
Recent Rehab (Y/N): Yes
Age: 71-80 Years
Vinyl Siding
Concrete Foundation
Asphalt/Glass Roof (Shingles)

Property Features
Balcony, Deck, Storm/Screen Windows

Lot Information
Dimensions: 84X155X80X125
.25-.49 Acre
Wooded

Property Information
# of Rooms: 7
Ownership: Fee Simple
Main Sq. Ft.: 910
Basement Sq. Ft.: 910
Upper Level Sq. Ft.: 650
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1560
Rehab Year: 2008
Flood Zone (Partial)
Parcel Identification Number: 09213020830000

Financial

Financial Information
Tax: $4,111.81
Tax Year: 2016
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner, Senior
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water: Lake Michigan
Sewer (Public)
Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Location

Community Information
Curbs/Gutters, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Paved Street

School Information
Elementary School: CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elementary School District: 62
Junior High: ALGONQUIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Junior High District: 62
High School: MAINE WEST HIGH SCHOOL
High School District: 207
Other Public School: Oakton Community College

Location Information
Township: MAINE
Corporate Limits: DES PLAINES
Other Information: Flood Zone (Partial)
Directions: Oakton St. to River Rd., N to 1491 (east side of street)

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 768
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 09213020830000

Home facts updated by county records on Jan 2, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Sale Price Includes Parking
Possession: Closing, Specific Date
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Seller Concessions: No

Around this home

Schools

Central Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi

8/10

Iroquois Community School

Public K-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

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

$395,000 – $479,000

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Home values near 1491 S River Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1464 S River Road, Des Plaines, IL 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1808 Sq. Ft.	$477,447
1471 S River Road, Des Plaines, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1656 Sq. Ft.	$431,142

Address	Redfin Estimate
1476 S River Road, Des Plaines, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1208 Sq. Ft.	$363,294
1500 Des Plains Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1072 Sq. Ft.	$353,974

Address	Redfin Estimate
1444 S River Road, Des Plaines, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 750 Sq. Ft.	$301,342
1877 Berry Lane, Des Plaines, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1840 Sq. Ft.	$513,820

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