Pampered beauty turn of the century home (1899) with modern day features will win your heart the moment you walk in the cozy foyer. Charm, character and location make this the perfect place to live. Features include 2 newer furnaces (2016 & 2013), Roof 2011, Stainless Steel Appliances (new fridge 2019), new carpet in huge living and dining room, 1st floor family room with woodburning brick fireplace that opens to the kitchen, freshly painted, updated baths, gutter guards, full basement with plenty of room for storage and a partially finished, hardwood floors in bedrooms and under carpet in the living and dining room, 2.5 detached garage. The owners have taken pristine care of the home. Close to shopping, town and expressways. Please note this home is NOT in a flood plain. This home is currently unoccuppied so it is safe and easy to show.
Single-familyProperty Type
1899Year Built
6,398 sq ftLot Size
$239Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Carol Lynn Seifert• Century 21 Langos & Christian
This home is really well maintained. Basement ceiling is very low.
6 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Alexander Kopf
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 1541 E Algonquin Rd
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Oct 1, 2020
Sold
$302,000
$159/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10512655
Aug 10, 2020
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$302,000
$159/sq ft
Jul 15, 2020
Pending (Contingent)
—
Jun 24, 2020
Price Changed
$305,000
$160/sq ft
May 4, 2020
Price Changed
$315,000
$165/sq ft
Sep 10, 2019
Listed (New)
$325,000
$171/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$8,090 (+2.8%)
$5,760 + $33,240
$39,000
2022
$7,869 (+10.4%)
$5,120 + $28,880
$34,000
2021
$7,130 (−11.1%)
$4,160 + $22,367
$26,527
2020
$8,016 (+27.8%)
$4,160 + $22,367
$26,527
2019
$6,271 (+4.6%)
$4,160 + $25,315
$29,475
2018
$5,997 (+1.3%)
$3,680 + $22,557
$26,237
2017
$5,923 (−2.9%)
$3,680 + $22,557
$26,237
2016
$6,101 (−11.6%)
$3,680 + $22,557
$26,237
2015
$6,901 (+2.1%)
$3,200 + $19,629
$22,829
2014
$6,756 (+2.6%)
$3,200 + $19,629
$22,829
2013
$6,587 (+4.8%)
$3,200 + $19,629
$22,829
2012
$6,284 (+4.8%)
$3,680 + $21,276
$24,956
2011
$5,997 (+1.3%)
$3,680 + $21,276
$24,956
2010
$5,920 (+10.4%)
$3,680 + $21,276
$24,956
2009
$5,361 (+12.7%)
$3,840 + $27,420
$31,260
2008
$4,757 (+14.9%)
$6,144 + $29,378
$35,522
2007
$4,140
$6,144 + $29,378
$35,522
Tax history for 1541 E Algonquin Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$8,090 (+2.8%)
$5,760 + $33,240
$39,000
2022
$7,869 (+10.4%)
$5,120 + $28,880
$34,000
2021
$7,130 (−11.1%)
$4,160 + $22,367
$26,527
2020
$8,016 (+27.8%)
$4,160 + $22,367
$26,527
2019
$6,271 (+4.6%)
$4,160 + $25,315
$29,475
2018
$5,997 (+1.3%)
$3,680 + $22,557
$26,237
2017
$5,923 (−2.9%)
$3,680 + $22,557
$26,237
2016
$6,101 (−11.6%)
$3,680 + $22,557
$26,237
2015
$6,901 (+2.1%)
$3,200 + $19,629
$22,829
2014
$6,756 (+2.6%)
$3,200 + $19,629
$22,829
2013
$6,587 (+4.8%)
$3,200 + $19,629
$22,829
2012
$6,284 (+4.8%)
$3,680 + $21,276
$24,956
2011
$5,997 (+1.3%)
$3,680 + $21,276
$24,956
2010
$5,920 (+10.4%)
$3,680 + $21,276
$24,956
2009
$5,361 (+12.7%)
$3,840 + $27,420
$31,260
2008
$4,757 (+14.9%)
$6,144 + $29,378
$35,522
2007
$4,140
$6,144 + $29,378
$35,522
*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
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,400 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,905
Year built
1898
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
09204030110000
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: 2.5
# of Garage Spaces: 2.5
Garage Parking
Detached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 3
Master Bedroom Information
Size: 13X10
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 12X10
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 13X8
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Living Room Information
Size: 16X13
On Main Level
Carpet Flooring
Family Room Information
Size: 16X15
On Main Level
Vinyl Flooring
Dining Room Information
Separate Dining Room
Size: 12X12
On Main Level
Carpet Flooring
Kitchen Information
Size: 16X12
Eating Area (Table Space), Pantry (Closet)
On Main Level
Vinyl Flooring
Laundry Room Information
Size: 1X1
In Basement
Additional Rooms Information
Recreation Room, Foyer
Full Basement
Partially Finished Basement
Additional Room #1 Information
Recreation Room
Size: 13X11
In Basement
Carpet Flooring
Additional Room #2 Information
Foyer
Size: 14X8
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Equipment
Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
In Family Room
Wood Burning
Interior Features
Hardwood Flooring, 1st Floor Full Bath
Heating & Cooling
Gas Heating, Forced Air Heating, 2+ Separate Heating Systems
Central Air Conditioning
Exterior
Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Built Before 1978
Age: 100+ Years
Aluminum Siding
Asphalt/Glass Roof (Shingles)
Lot Information
Dimensions: 50X128
Less Than .25 Acre
Property Information
# of Rooms: 8
Ownership: Fee Simple
Assessor Sq.Ft.: 1905
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 0
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 0
Parcel Identification Number: 09204030110000
Financial
Financial Information
Tax: $5,997.24
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner, Senior
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Water: Lake Michigan
Sewer (Storm)
Location
Community Information
Park/Playground, Curbs/Gutters, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Paved Street
School Information
Elementary School: Central Elementary School
Elementary School District: 62
Junior High: Chippewa Middle School
Junior High District: 62
High School: Maine West High School
High School District: 207
Location Information
Township: Maine
Corporate Limits: Des Plaines
Directions: Algonquin Road East of Cora
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,905
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 6,400 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1898
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 09204030110000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 15, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Possession: Closing
Holds Earnest Money: No
Seller Concessions: Yes
Seller Concessions Amount/Points: 7000
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
$433,000 – $524,000
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