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Off Market Mar 2016 for $205K

$353,874

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,679/mo

•

1,000

sq ft

251 S Wolf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016

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OH SO NICE! WHAT AN ABSOLUTELY GREAT CONVENIENT LOCATION TO JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING! SHOPPING, TRANSPORTATION-YET VERY NATURE FEEL SIDE & BACK YARDS-ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL!! ENJOY YOUR HOT TUB IN THE TREES YEAR ROUND! WHAT ELSE? LOTS NEW INCL. WINDOWS, ROOF, PIPES, ALL OUTSIDE CEMENT-THE LIST GOES ON. YOU'LL FIND A FIREPLACE, HARDWOOD FLOORS, NEWER OVER-SIZED 2 CAR GARAGE & BASEMENT! YOU MUST SEE THIS ONE IN PERSON!

Single-familyProperty Type

1939Year Built

$354Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Chris Peters

Listed by Steve Volberding

Bought with Maximilian Ortega • Artizen Realty LLC

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08994918

Redfin Estimate

$353,874

$149K since sold in March 2016$5,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 7% higher than the average sale price ($331K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 27, 2009
$199,000
A
3 beds1 bath— sq ft
491 S 4th Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$435,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,236 sq ft
389 S Westgate Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$300,000
C
3 beds1 bath882 sq ft
879 North Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$375,000
D
2 beds1 bath1,131 sq ft
556 Crestwood Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60016
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$344,740
E
2 beds1 bath— sq ft
1094 Walter Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016

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Market trends in 60016, IL

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.1%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$357K

$3K MoM

Avg. days on market

46d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

235

14 MoM

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nicely kept late 1930's home that is in very good condition throughout. Unfinished basement has newer mechanicals and lower ceilings. Nice patio area and detached, heated garage with additional storage in garage attic. 1 full bathroom on 2nd level...
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Sale history for 251 S Wolf Rd

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08994918

Mar 14, 2016

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$205,000

$205/sq ft

Feb 1, 2016

Contingent

—

Dec 1, 2015

Price Changed

$215,000

$215/sq ft

Sep 30, 2015

Price Changed

$225,000

$225/sq ft

Aug 24, 2015

Price Changed

$235,000

$235/sq ft

Jul 28, 2015

Listed (New)

$248,000

$248/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08385494

Aug 26, 2013

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$205,000

$205/sq ft

Jul 12, 2013

Contingent

—

Jul 3, 2013

Listed (New)

$199,900

$200/sq ft

+15

Public Records

Nov 19, 2004

Sold

$260,000

$260/sq ft

Public Records

May 1, 1996

Sold

$135,000

$135/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$5,454 (+3.0%)

$6,912 + $18,619

$25,531

2022

$5,295 (+35.5%)

$5,760 + $18,240

$24,000

2021

$3,908

$4,608 + $11,435

$16,043

2020

$3,911 (+0.9%)

$4,608 + $11,435

$16,043

2019

$3,874 (−15.6%)

$4,608 + $13,218

$17,826

2018

$4,590 (+1.4%)

$4,032 + $14,750

$18,782

2017

$4,526 (−14.3%)

$4,032 + $14,750

$18,782

2016

$5,282 (+19.3%)

$4,032 + $17,474

$21,506

2015

$4,426 (−21.9%)

$3,456 + $15,683

$19,139

2014

$5,664 (+18.9%)

$3,456 + $15,683

$19,139

2013

$4,764 (−13.3%)

$3,456 + $15,683

$19,139

2012

$5,493 (+2.5%)

$4,032 + $20,278

$24,310

2011

$5,357 (+17.4%)

$4,032 + $20,278

$24,310

2010

$4,561 (−1.0%)

$4,032 + $20,278

$24,310

2009

$4,605 (+14.2%)

$4,224 + $22,446

$26,670

2008

$4,033 (+18.2%)

$6,758 + $23,549

$30,307

2007

$3,413

$6,758 + $23,549

$30,307

Tax history for 251 S Wolf Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$5,454 (+3.0%)

$6,912 + $18,619

$25,531

2022

$5,295 (+35.5%)

$5,760 + $18,240

$24,000

2021

$3,908

$4,608 + $11,435

$16,043

2020

$3,911 (+0.9%)

$4,608 + $11,435

$16,043

2019

$3,874 (−15.6%)

$4,608 + $13,218

$17,826

2018

$4,590 (+1.4%)

$4,032 + $14,750

$18,782

2017

$4,526 (−14.3%)

$4,032 + $14,750

$18,782

2016

$5,282 (+19.3%)

$4,032 + $17,474

$21,506

2015

$4,426 (−21.9%)

$3,456 + $15,683

$19,139

2014

$5,664 (+18.9%)

$3,456 + $15,683

$19,139

2013

$4,764 (−13.3%)

$3,456 + $15,683

$19,139

2012

$5,493 (+2.5%)

$4,032 + $20,278

$24,310

2011

$5,357 (+17.4%)

$4,032 + $20,278

$24,310

2010

$4,561 (−1.0%)

$4,032 + $20,278

$24,310

2009

$4,605 (+14.2%)

$4,224 + $22,446

$26,670

2008

$4,033 (+18.2%)

$6,758 + $23,549

$30,307

2007

$3,413

$6,758 + $23,549

$30,307

*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

7,680 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,000

Year built

1939

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Cook County

APN

09182060160000

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 8, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# Of Cars: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Detached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
Driveway: Concrete

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bedrooms Possible: 2

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 11 x 11
Window Treatments: Blinds
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 11
Window Treatments: Blinds
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 9
Window Treatments: Blinds
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 1 x 1

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 18 x 14
Window Treatments: Blinds
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 15 x 13
Window Treatments: Blinds
Flooring: Hardwood

Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: L-shaped
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Unfinished

Interior Features
Interior Features: Hardwood Floors
# of Rooms: 5

Equipment
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Location: Living Room
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Patio, Hot Tub, Storms/Screens

Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Exterior Building Type: Frame
Age: 71-80 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Model: CUTE!
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rehab (Y/N): No
General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
Parcel Number: 09182060160000

Lot Information
Dimensions: 118X112X48X90
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Nature Preserve Adjacent

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,664
Tax Year: 2014
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Lake Michigan
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air

Location

School Information
Elementary School District: 62
Elementary School: TERRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Middle Or Junior School District: 62
Middle Or Junior School: CUMBERLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
High School District: 207
High School: MAINE WEST HIGH SCHOOL

Location Information
Township: MAINE
Corporate Limits: DES PLAINES
Directions: Golf to Wolf south 2 blocks to Columbia left on corner

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,000
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 7,680 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 09182060160000
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Aug 8, 2023

Other

Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing, Immediate, Negotiable

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Schools

Terrace Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

7/10

Chippewa Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

7/10

Maine West High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

5/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 19-29% 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 100° 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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Estimated sale price

$337,000 – $407,000

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Home values near 251 S Wolf Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
224 S Wolf Road, Des Plaines, IL 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1102 Sq. Ft.	$335,362
269 S Wolf Road, Des Plaines, IL 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2250 Sq. Ft.	$572,504

Address	Redfin Estimate
301 S Wolf Road, Des Plaines, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1642 Sq. Ft.	$416,828
284 S Wolf Road, Des Plaines, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1642 Sq. Ft.	$432,794

Address	Redfin Estimate
293 S Wolf Road, Des Plaines, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1312 Sq. Ft.	$341,577
285 S Wolf Road, Des Plaines, IL 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1215 Sq. Ft.	$402,998

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