Great Investment or Owner Occupied Opportunity. Beautiful two flat with historic charm in prime location. Over 2600 square ft. Each unit is spacious with three bedrooms, large kitchens, dining and living rooms. Units are light and bright with high ceilings, large windows, beautiful trim and hardwood floors. The building sits in a nice residential neighborhood close to town with restaurants, library and metra station. Each unit has its own separate private entrance. Forced heat & Central air. Second floor unit has a large balcony. Basement has plenty of storage and 2 washer & dryers. Additional half bath in basement. Three car garage with two additional exterior parking spaces. This is a great building to own as an investment or for a multigenerational family that wants their own space.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
6,098 sq ftLot Size
3 car garageParking
Listed by Jen Ortman• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
Bought with Leticia Huerta• Coldwell Banker Realty
Exceptionally Large 2 Flat approx. 2,600 SQ. Ft. In a convenient location. Beautiful classic features Include orginal doors, large detail wide white trim, 10 ft ceilings, Maple floors, 1st floor is a 2/3 bd. rm. , 1.1 bath w/ a spacious Kitchen Seprate Din. rm. & Liv. rm. rented at 1,500, 2nd floor is a 3 bed rm. 1 bath very similar as 1st floor, spacious room sizes, w/ maple floors & Balcony rented @ 1,400, Large 3 Car Gar. is rented at $450. Nice residential neighborhood close to town. Large spacious updated rentals with a newer built 3 car garage. 2 year old roof, real nice building stop by and see the potential of this classic spacious 2 flat close to town which is Ideal for owning a 2 flat. Separate entrances, 2 furnaces & electric meters, 2 washer & dryers, Nice Front entry porch, Vinyl siding & Windows, Full basement for storage, forced heat & Central air, This is a great building to own in a great residential location
Public Records
Feb 8, 2007
Sold
$355,500
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06318500
Dec 9, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
Aug 2, 1984
Sold
$103,500
Public Records
Jul 1, 1984
Sold
$103,500
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$8,436 (−13.6%)
$5,625 + $46,375
$52,000
2022
$9,768 (+29.7%)
$5,000 + $32,963
$37,963
2021
$7,532 (−18.3%)
$4,062 + $26,436
$30,498
2020
$9,216 (−2.3%)
$4,062 + $26,436
$30,498
2019
$9,434 (+8.7%)
$4,062 + $30,994
$35,056
2018
$8,678 (+15.2%)
$3,593 + $25,424
$29,017
2017
$7,533 (+2.2%)
$3,593 + $25,424
$29,017
2016
$7,369 (+3.4%)
$3,593 + $25,424
$29,017
2015
$7,126 (+1.9%)
$3,125 + $23,071
$26,196
2014
$6,992 (+2.8%)
$3,125 + $23,071
$26,196
2013
$6,800 (+4.0%)
$3,125 + $23,071
$26,196
2012
$6,537 (+2.9%)
$3,593 + $24,861
$28,454
2011
$6,353 (+0.5%)
$3,593 + $24,861
$28,454
2010
$6,318 (−9.4%)
$3,593 + $24,861
$28,454
2009
$6,973 (+10.7%)
$3,750 + $33,583
$37,333
2008
$6,298 (−18.7%)
$6,000 + $36,424
$42,424
2007
$7,742
$6,000 + $36,424
$42,424
Tax history for 1496 E Algonquin Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$8,436 (−13.6%)
$5,625 + $46,375
$52,000
2022
$9,768 (+29.7%)
$5,000 + $32,963
$37,963
2021
$7,532 (−18.3%)
$4,062 + $26,436
$30,498
2020
$9,216 (−2.3%)
$4,062 + $26,436
$30,498
2019
$9,434 (+8.7%)
$4,062 + $30,994
$35,056
2018
$8,678 (+15.2%)
$3,593 + $25,424
$29,017
2017
$7,533 (+2.2%)
$3,593 + $25,424
$29,017
2016
$7,369 (+3.4%)
$3,593 + $25,424
$29,017
2015
$7,126 (+1.9%)
$3,125 + $23,071
$26,196
2014
$6,992 (+2.8%)
$3,125 + $23,071
$26,196
2013
$6,800 (+4.0%)
$3,125 + $23,071
$26,196
2012
$6,537 (+2.9%)
$3,593 + $24,861
$28,454
2011
$6,353 (+0.5%)
$3,593 + $24,861
$28,454
2010
$6,318 (−9.4%)
$3,593 + $24,861
$28,454
2009
$6,973 (+10.7%)
$3,750 + $33,583
$37,333
2008
$6,298 (−18.7%)
$6,000 + $36,424
$42,424
2007
$7,742
$6,000 + $36,424
$42,424
*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
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,250 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,639
Year built
1919
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Cook County
APN
09202220360000
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
Sep 10, 2021 • Final
Residential
Perform alterations on a residential building.
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# Of Cars: 5
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Parking (Total): 2
Parking On-Site: Yes
Parking: Garage,Space/s
Parking Ownership: Owned
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 2
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 6
# of Bedrooms Possible: 6
Additional Rooms Information
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Unfinished
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 12
Multi-Unit Information
3 Br Unit(s) In Bldg: Yes
Community Information
Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Balcony, Porch
Building Information
# Of Units in Building: 2
Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
Age: 100+ Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Property Information
Property Type: Two to Four Units
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Parcel Number: 09202220360000
Lot Information
Dimensions: 50X123
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,434.16
Tax Year: 2019
Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public
Sewer: Sewer-Storm
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Location
School Information
Elementary School District: 62
Elementary School: Central Elementary School
Middle Or Junior School District: 62
Middle Or Junior School: Algonquin Middle School
High School District: 207
High School: Maine West High School
Location Information
Township: Maine
Corporate Limits: Des Plaines
Directions: Corner of Algonquin Rd & Cora, West of River, E of Lee
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,639
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,250 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1919
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 09202220360000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 15, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
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 • 1.3mi
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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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
$603,000 – $730,000
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