Google street view image for 2556 E Ballard Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Off market jan 2017 for $170K

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Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,248/mo

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2556 E Ballard Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016

About this home

This is a solid, 2-unit building in an excellent area! This building needs work but it will make for a beautiful property one day! Live in one unit or rent out both units for income! Both units feature a large LR/DR area just a few steps away from a nicely updated kitchen. The bathrooms are spacious too! All bedrooms are spacious with ample closet space. Close to schools, shopping and transportation. A must see. Show and sell. NOTE: The property is in Flood Zone X, which is the least expensive flood insurance premium. Cash deals only. This property is zoned C-1, which means that if 50% or more of the structure burns down (fire) then it cannot be rebuilt as a single-family dwelling (home, condo, townhouse, 2-4 unit).

Multi-familyProperty Type

1909Year Built

10,018 sq ftLot Size

2 car garageParking

Listed by Peter Drossos • Keller Williams Realty Ptnr,LL

Bought with Qaiser Khan • Park Shore Realty Inc.

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09343732

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Market trends in 60016, IL

Last updated September 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

New listings for sale

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3 beds1.5 baths2,407 sq ft
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NEW
$440,000
4 beds2 baths2,080 sq ft
1095 Webster Ln, Des Plaines, IL 60016
NEW 26 HRS AGO
$212,900
2 beds1 bath1,000 sq ft
9581 Dee Rd Unit 2L, Des Plaines, IL 60016
OPEN SUN, 1PM TO 4PM
$189,000
2 beds2 baths900 sq ft
8836 N Western Ave Unit 207G, Des Plaines, IL 60016
$299,900
2 beds2 baths1,147 sq ft
450 S Western Ave #505, Des Plaines, IL 60016
OPEN SUN, 11AM TO 12:30PM
$419,400
3 beds1 bath1,170 sq ft
33 Cranbrook Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60016
$284,900
2 beds1.5 baths1,043 sq ft
180 E Northwest Hwy Unit A, Des Plaines, IL 60016
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Sale history for 2556 E Ballard Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,491 (+2.5%)

$8,102 + $43,898

$52,000

2022

$9,263 (+22.0%)

$6,583 + $29,416

$35,999

2021

$7,594 (+1.7%)

$10,128 + $14,577

$24,705

2020

$7,466 (−2.3%)

$10,128 + $14,577

$24,705

2019

$7,642 (−24.2%)

$10,128 + $18,269

$28,397

2018

$10,076 (+1.8%)

$8,862 + $24,829

$33,691

2017

$9,898 (+14.2%)

$8,862 + $24,829

$33,691

2016

$8,668 (+12.3%)

$8,862 + $24,829

$33,691

2015

$7,721 (+1.9%)

$7,596 + $20,567

$28,163

2014

$7,574 (+2.8%)

$7,596 + $20,567

$28,163

2013

$7,368 (−12.9%)

$7,596 + $20,567

$28,163

2012

$8,455 (+14.6%)

$8,862 + $27,212

$36,074

2011

$7,375 (+3.6%)

$8,862 + $27,212

$36,074

2010

$7,119 (−9.6%)

$8,862 + $27,212

$36,074

2009

$7,879 (+10.0%)

$5,823 + $35,588

$41,411

2008

$7,164 (+10.7%)

$9,317 + $37,741

$47,058

2007

$6,470

$9,317 + $37,741

$47,058

Tax history for 2556 E Ballard Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,491 (+2.5%)

$8,102 + $43,898

$52,000

2022

$9,263 (+22.0%)

$6,583 + $29,416

$35,999

2021

$7,594 (+1.7%)

$10,128 + $14,577

$24,705

2020

$7,466 (−2.3%)

$10,128 + $14,577

$24,705

2019

$7,642 (−24.2%)

$10,128 + $18,269

$28,397

2018

$10,076 (+1.8%)

$8,862 + $24,829

$33,691

2017

$9,898 (+14.2%)

$8,862 + $24,829

$33,691

2016

$8,668 (+12.3%)

$8,862 + $24,829

$33,691

2015

$7,721 (+1.9%)

$7,596 + $20,567

$28,163

2014

$7,574 (+2.8%)

$7,596 + $20,567

$28,163

2013

$7,368 (−12.9%)

$7,596 + $20,567

$28,163

2012

$8,455 (+14.6%)

$8,862 + $27,212

$36,074

2011

$7,375 (+3.6%)

$8,862 + $27,212

$36,074

2010

$7,119 (−9.6%)

$8,862 + $27,212

$36,074

2009

$7,879 (+10.0%)

$5,823 + $35,588

$41,411

2008

$7,164 (+10.7%)

$9,317 + $37,741

$47,058

2007

$6,470

$9,317 + $37,741

$47,058

*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

10,128 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,780

Year built

1908

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Cook County

APN

09153080130000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

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Last updated by owner on Sep 15, 2026.

C-1

Neighborhood Shopping District

The purpose of the C-1 neighborhood shopping district is to accommodate convenience businesses in locations close to residential neighborhoods. No individual use in the C-1 neighborhood shopping district shall exceed 7,500 sq ft in floor area.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Convenience store
General retail
Library
Park & open space

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# Of Cars: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Attached

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4

Additional Rooms Information
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Unfinished

Interior Features
# of Rooms: 12

Unit Type 1 Information
# of Rooms: 6
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bathrooms (Total): 1
# of Full Bathrooms: 1

Unit Type 2 Information
# of Rooms: 6
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bathrooms (Total): 1
# of Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Patio, Porch

Building Information
# Of Units in Building: 2
Exterior Building Type: Brick
Age: 100+ Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter

Property Information
Property Type: Two to Four Units
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus
Parcel Number: 09153080130000

Lot Information
Dimensions: 72X140
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Zoning: MULTI

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,721.05
Tax Year: 2015
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Financial Information
Finance Code: Cash
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Lake Michigan
Sewer: Public Sewer

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Steam

Location

School Information
Elementary School District: 62
Elementary School: NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Alternate Elementary School: IROQUOIS COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Middle Or Junior School District: 62
Middle Or Junior School: CHIPPEWA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Alternate Jr High/Middle School: IROQUOIS COMMUNITY SCHOOL
High School District: 207
High School: MAINE EAST HIGH SCHOOL
Alternate High School: MAINE WEST HIGH SCHOOL

Location Information
Township: MAINE
Corporate Limits: DES PLAINES
Directions: Ballard west of Potter north side of street

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,780
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,128 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1908
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 09153080130000

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 15, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: No
Possession: Closing

Around this home

Schools

North Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi

5/10

Iroquois Community School

Public K-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi

8/10

Maine East High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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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New listings for sale in 60016

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1095 Webster Ln, Des Plaines, IL 60016

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OPEN SUN, 1PM TO 4PM

$189,000

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8836 N Western Ave Unit 207G, Des Plaines, IL 60016

$299,900

2 beds2 baths1,147 sq ft

450 S Western Ave #505, Des Plaines, IL 60016

OPEN SUN, 11AM TO 12:30PM

$419,400

3 beds1 bath1,170 sq ft

33 Cranbrook Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60016

$284,900

2 beds1.5 baths1,043 sq ft

180 E Northwest Hwy Unit A, Des Plaines, IL 60016

$169,900

1 bed1 bath850 sq ft

8970 N Parkside Ave #113, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Home values near 2556 E Ballard Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2524 E Ballard Road, Des Plaines, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1780 Sq. Ft.	$472,538
9235 Ballard Road, Des Plaines, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$339,343

Address	Redfin Estimate
2511 E Ballard Road, Des Plaines, IL 5 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 2400 Sq. Ft.	—
560 Potter Road, Des Plaines, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 849 Sq. Ft.	$387,610

Address	Redfin Estimate
2525 E Ballard Road, Des Plaines, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| 8856 Sq. Ft.	—
2571 Suffield Street, Des Plaines, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1375 Sq. Ft.	$541,219

Property information provided by MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid when last listed in 2016. This data may not match . Learn more.

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