So much to love in this charming brick 2 story home. Both bathrooms and kitchen have been completely remodeled. New windows on the second floor and in the kitchen. Hardwood floors, French doors that open to a lovely deck and a gazebo where you will love spending your summer evenings. Beautiful park like yard. Huge 4 car tandem garage for extra storage or the car enthusiast. Lower level family room with a second full bath. Newer roof, furnace and water heater. JUst move in and start enjoying.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
8,855 sq ftLot Size
$323Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Peter Gialamas• Century 21 Langos & Christian
Lovely and updated 2 bed, 2 bath home with finished lower level, large garage big enough for 4 cars, large yard with gazebo and hardwood flooring throughout. Come and see this wonderful home today!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07908965
Feb 14, 2012
Listing Removed
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Feb 13, 2012
Relisted (Reactivated)
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Jan 17, 2012
Contingent
—
Dec 20, 2011
Price Changed (Price Change)
*
Nov 17, 2011
Price Changed (Price Change)
*
Nov 1, 2011
Relisted (Reactivated)
—
Oct 10, 2011
Contingent
—
Sep 22, 2011
Listed (New)
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07473348
Mar 21, 2011
Listing Removed
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Sep 22, 2010
Price Changed (Price Change)
*
Sep 7, 2010
Price Changed (Price Change)
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Aug 23, 2010
Price Changed (Price Change)
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Jul 16, 2010
Price Changed (Price Change)
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Apr 11, 2010
Price Changed (Price Change)
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Mar 17, 2010
Listed (New)
*
Public Records
Oct 19, 2001
Sold
$212,000
$174/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 2, 1998
Sold
$148,500
$122/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 8, 1994
Sold
$140,000
$115/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 1, 1989
Sold
$124,000
$102/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 1, 1987
Sold
$108,000
$89/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$6,772 (+2.9%)
$6,682 + $22,317
$28,999
2022
$6,582 (+1.6%)
$6,682 + $22,317
$28,999
2021
$6,479 (+0.6%)
$5,346 + $19,063
$24,409
2020
$6,439 (−13.7%)
$5,346 + $19,063
$24,409
2019
$7,462 (+37.5%)
$5,346 + $25,810
$31,156
2018
$5,425 (+1.5%)
$4,677 + $16,899
$21,576
2017
$5,347 (+0.9%)
$4,677 + $16,899
$21,576
2016
$5,302 (+9.2%)
$4,677 + $16,899
$21,576
2015
$4,854 (+1.8%)
$4,009 + $14,671
$18,680
2014
$4,768 (−1.8%)
$4,009 + $14,671
$18,680
2013
$4,855 (−10.6%)
$4,009 + $15,448
$19,457
2012
$5,430 (+18.5%)
$4,677 + $19,783
$24,460
2011
$4,584 (+5.0%)
$4,677 + $19,783
$24,460
2010
$4,364 (+3.2%)
$4,677 + $19,783
$24,460
2009
$4,227 (+15.1%)
$4,900 + $20,069
$24,969
2008
$3,672 (+20.0%)
$7,840 + $20,534
$28,374
2007
$3,060
$7,840 + $20,534
$28,374
Tax history for 285 S WOLF Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$6,772 (+2.9%)
$6,682 + $22,317
$28,999
2022
$6,582 (+1.6%)
$6,682 + $22,317
$28,999
2021
$6,479 (+0.6%)
$5,346 + $19,063
$24,409
2020
$6,439 (−13.7%)
$5,346 + $19,063
$24,409
2019
$7,462 (+37.5%)
$5,346 + $25,810
$31,156
2018
$5,425 (+1.5%)
$4,677 + $16,899
$21,576
2017
$5,347 (+0.9%)
$4,677 + $16,899
$21,576
2016
$5,302 (+9.2%)
$4,677 + $16,899
$21,576
2015
$4,854 (+1.8%)
$4,009 + $14,671
$18,680
2014
$4,768 (−1.8%)
$4,009 + $14,671
$18,680
2013
$4,855 (−10.6%)
$4,009 + $15,448
$19,457
2012
$5,430 (+18.5%)
$4,677 + $19,783
$24,460
2011
$4,584 (+5.0%)
$4,677 + $19,783
$24,460
2010
$4,364 (+3.2%)
$4,677 + $19,783
$24,460
2009
$4,227 (+15.1%)
$4,900 + $20,069
$24,969
2008
$3,672 (+20.0%)
$7,840 + $20,534
$28,374
2007
$3,060
$7,840 + $20,534
$28,374
*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
2
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,910 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,215
Year built
1939
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
09182090030000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 11, 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: 4
# of Garage Spaces: 4
Garage Parking
Tandem Garage
Detached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Asphalt Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 2
Master Bedroom Information
Size: 16X9
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 10X13
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bathroom(s) in Basement
Living Room Information
Size: 11X24
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Family Room Information
Size: 11X24
In Basement
Other Flooring
Dining Room Information
Separate Dining Room
Size: 11X13
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Kitchen Information
Size: 9X11
On Main Level
Wood Laminate Flooring
Laundry Room Information
Size: 9X10
In Basement
Other Flooring
Additional Rooms Information
Full Basement
Finished Basement
Interior Features
Hardwood Flooring
Heating & Cooling
Gas Heating, Forced Air Heating
Central Air Conditioning
Exterior
Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Built Before 1978
Age: 71-80 Years
Brick Exterior
Lot Information
Dimensions: 55 X 161
Less Than .25 Acre
Property Information
# of Rooms: 6
Ownership: Fee Simple
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 0
School Bus Service, Flood Zone
Parcel Identification Number: 09182090030000
Financial
Financial Information
Tax: $5,301.67
Tax Year: 2016
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: FHA
Utilities
Utility Information
Water: Lake Michigan
Sewer (Public), Sewer (Storm)
Circuit Breakers
Location
School Information
Elementary School: TERRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Alternate Elementary School: IROQUOIS COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Elementary School District: 62
Junior High: CHIPPEWA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Alternate Junior High/Middle School: IROQUOIS COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Junior High District: 62
High School: MAINE WEST HIGH SCHOOL
High School District: 207
Location Information
Township: MAINE
Corporate Limits: DES PLAINES
Directions: Wolf Rd S of Gold Rd and N of Dempster/Thacker.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,215
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,910 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 09182090030000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 11, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Sale Price Includes Parking
Possession: Closing
Holds Earnest Money: No
Sale Terms: Conventional, FHA, VA
Seller Concessions: Yes
Seller Concessions Amount/Points: 7000.00
Around this home
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
3/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 10-14% 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
2/10 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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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.
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Estimated sale price
$373,000 – $451,000
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