This is a great house! Large kitchen opens to dining room with two sided fireplace. Plus you can access the nice outside deck. Hardwood floors through out the home. Solid wood panel doors. Newer Sump Pump and High Efficiency Boiler. 2011 New Roof, gutters and downspouts. Home Backs to a nice Forest Preserve. Big yard and a nice patio. Close to Metra train, new river walk, restaurants and shopping. Easy access to tollway. Private deck with nice yard and forest preserve view. You don't have to back onto Algonquin Road as this home is off a short side entrance. Easy to get in and out of. No major traffic. Motivated Seller. Being in Des Plaines Flood Insurance will be required. Bring us an offer!!!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08375850
Sep 26, 2013
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$185,000
$84/sq ft
Sep 22, 2013
Pending
—
Aug 27, 2013
Contingent
—
Aug 6, 2013
Price Changed (Price Change)
$218,000
$99/sq ft
Jul 24, 2013
Price Changed (Price Change)
$228,000
$104/sq ft
Jun 30, 2013
Price Changed (Reactivated)
$238,000
$108/sq ft
Jun 30, 2013
Relisted (Reactivated)
—
Jun 26, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Jun 21, 2013
Listed (New)
$248,000
$113/sq ft
+6
This is a great house! Large kitchen opens to dining room with two sided fireplace and deck through sliding glass doors. Harwood floors,solid wood panel doors. Close to metra train, new river walk, bike trails, restaurants, shopping. Easy access to tollway.Private deck with nice yard and forest preserve views. *Flood Plane*
Public Records
Sep 18, 2008
Sold
$260,000
$118/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06861408
Sep 2, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Aug 29, 2008
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$260,000
$118/sq ft
Aug 7, 2008
Contingent
—
Jul 7, 2008
Price Changed
$269,000
$122/sq ft
Apr 14, 2008
Listed
$299,000
$136/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06466183
Oct 24, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
Jun 28, 2006
Sold
$352,000
$160/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 17, 1986
Sold
$125,000
$57/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$7,827 (+2.8%)
$6,804 + $34,196
$41,000
2022
$7,611 (+4.4%)
$6,048 + $26,952
$33,000
2021
$7,293 (+0.7%)
$4,914 + $22,143
$27,057
2020
$7,239 (−15.6%)
$4,914 + $22,143
$27,057
2019
$8,573 (+23.8%)
$4,914 + $30,370
$35,284
2018
$6,927 (+9.5%)
$4,347 + $22,250
$26,597
2017
$6,326 (−5.5%)
$4,347 + $22,250
$26,597
2016
$6,697 (−4.4%)
$4,347 + $22,250
$26,597
2015
$7,003 (+1.9%)
$3,780 + $22,011
$25,791
2014
$6,872 (+13.2%)
$3,780 + $22,011
$25,791
2013
$6,068 (+2.5%)
$3,780 + $19,590
$23,370
2012
$5,919 (+2.7%)
$4,347 + $21,653
$26,000
2011
$5,763 (+0.5%)
$4,347 + $21,653
$26,000
2010
$5,736 (−21.9%)
$4,347 + $21,653
$26,000
2009
$7,342 (+27.3%)
$3,780 + $31,060
$34,840
2008
$5,769 (−20.2%)
$6,048 + $33,544
$39,592
2007
$7,225
$6,048 + $33,544
$39,592
Tax history for 1812 E Algonquin Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$7,827 (+2.8%)
$6,804 + $34,196
$41,000
2022
$7,611 (+4.4%)
$6,048 + $26,952
$33,000
2021
$7,293 (+0.7%)
$4,914 + $22,143
$27,057
2020
$7,239 (−15.6%)
$4,914 + $22,143
$27,057
2019
$8,573 (+23.8%)
$4,914 + $30,370
$35,284
2018
$6,927 (+9.5%)
$4,347 + $22,250
$26,597
2017
$6,326 (−5.5%)
$4,347 + $22,250
$26,597
2016
$6,697 (−4.4%)
$4,347 + $22,250
$26,597
2015
$7,003 (+1.9%)
$3,780 + $22,011
$25,791
2014
$6,872 (+13.2%)
$3,780 + $22,011
$25,791
2013
$6,068 (+2.5%)
$3,780 + $19,590
$23,370
2012
$5,919 (+2.7%)
$4,347 + $21,653
$26,000
2011
$5,763 (+0.5%)
$4,347 + $21,653
$26,000
2010
$5,736 (−21.9%)
$4,347 + $21,653
$26,000
2009
$7,342 (+27.3%)
$3,780 + $31,060
$34,840
2008
$5,769 (−20.2%)
$6,048 + $33,544
$39,592
2007
$7,225
$6,048 + $33,544
$39,592
*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
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,560 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,608
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
09211050370000
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 Garage Spaces: 1
# of Parking (Total): 1
Parking Features: Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4
Room Information
Room Type: Foyer
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 5
Flooring: Ceramic Tile
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 15 x 11
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12 x 11
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Lower
Dimensions: 21 x 15
Flooring: Ceramic Tile
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 12
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 12
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Eating Area-Table Space
Level: Main
Dimensions: 17 x 12
Flooring: Ceramic Tile
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Lower
Dimensions: 17 x 12
Flooring: Ceramic Tile
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 16 x 14
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 15 x 12
Flooring: Hardwood
Bath: None
Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
Basement: Finished, Partial
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Building Information
Living Area Source: Estimated
Age: 71-80 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: Split Level
Model: Oversized Tri-Level
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Interstate Access,Flood Zone
Parcel Number: 09211050370000
Lot Information
Dimensions: 120 X 60
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,827
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, Baseboard
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
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: River Rd. to Algonquin. East to 1812 on North side. Private Driveway.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,608
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,560 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 09211050370000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 15, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No
Around this home
Schools
Central Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
8/10
Iroquois Community School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
8/10
Maine West High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
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 • 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
$361,000 – $436,000
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