SOLD APR 3, 2026

Off market apr 2026 for $550K

$620,010

•

4,380

sq ft

787 E Golf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016

About this home

Now available, a rare opportunity to acquire a truly distinctive estate home, ready for your remodel and updates. Encompassing over 4,300 square feet, this home captivates with its unique character throughout. Solid construction, this brick house offers exceptional potential and value.The expansive first-floor kitchen includes an eating area, original custom built-ins, a large picture window, and a fireplace, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The living and dining rooms are bright and sunny. All rooms are large. And many have custom built-in seating areas, custom shelving built-ins and many of the rooms have hardwood floors. The huge second floor provides an additional 2 bedrooms and substantial living spaces including a comfortable sitting room with its own fireplace, offering a quiet retreat. You will be amazed at all the storage areas. Outdoors, the large backyard and patio provide a peaceful setting perfect for entertaining or relaxing. Oversized heated 2 1/2 car garage. With one-of-a-kind architectural details, this home presents a remarkable opportunity. Zoned heating. (Home sits on 3 lots) Property is in great shape. Being sold AS IS.

Single-familyProperty Type

$142Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Terri Lima • Baird & Warner

Bought with Monica Iusco • Real People Realty

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12551360

Redfin Estimate

$620,010

$70K since sold in April 2026$3,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 12.6% higher than the average sale price ($551K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 7, 2026
$539,000
A
4 beds2 baths1,793 sq ft
155 Cornell Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$483,000
B
4 beds2 baths2,214 sq ft
145 Princeton St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
SOLD OCT 1, 2026
$501,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths— sq ft
134 N 8th Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
SOLD OCT 14, 2026
$657,500
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,570 sq ft
735 Yorkshire Ln, Des Plaines, IL 60016
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$455,000
E
4 beds3 baths2,200 sq ft
910 Hollywood Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
SOLD OCT 6, 2026
$669,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,400 sq ft
511 Bedford Ln, Des Plaines, IL 60016

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Market trends in 60016, IL

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

99.3%

0.9% MoM

Median sale price

$349K

$6K MoM

Avg. days on market

47d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

210

20 MoM

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$600,000
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Odd layout and very small kitchen for this size home. Needs a lot of updating but liveable. On a busy street so doesn't work for everyone since you also have to backout of the garage into Golf Rd.
9 months ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Niki Syllantavos
Redfin Premier agent

Sale history for 787 E Golf Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$6,673 (+2.8%)

$6,850 + $30,900

$37,750

2022

$6,488 (+18.4%)

$5,822 + $22,471

$28,293

2021

$5,478 (+0.6%)

$4,795 + $16,025

$20,820

2020

$5,448 (−0.3%)

$4,795 + $16,025

$20,820

2019

$5,462 (−4.0%)

$4,795 + $18,586

$23,381

2018

$5,691 (+1.5%)

$4,110 + $18,011

$22,121

2017

$5,606 (+1.0%)

$4,110 + $18,011

$22,121

2016

$5,552 (+8.3%)

$4,110 + $18,011

$22,121

2015

$5,125 (+1.9%)

$3,596 + $15,607

$19,203

2014

$5,031 (+2.9%)

$3,596 + $15,607

$19,203

2013

$4,891 (+12.1%)

$3,596 + $15,607

$19,203

2012

$4,365 (+2.1%)

$4,281 + $15,191

$19,472

2011

$4,275 (+0.4%)

$4,281 + $15,191

$19,472

2010

$4,259 (−16.0%)

$4,281 + $15,191

$19,472

2009

$5,068 (+8.5%)

$4,452 + $21,928

$26,380

2008

$4,670 (+8.4%)

$7,124 + $22,898

$30,022

2007

$4,308

$7,124 + $22,898

$30,022

Tax history for 787 E Golf Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$6,673 (+2.8%)

$6,850 + $30,900

$37,750

2022

$6,488 (+18.4%)

$5,822 + $22,471

$28,293

2021

$5,478 (+0.6%)

$4,795 + $16,025

$20,820

2020

$5,448 (−0.3%)

$4,795 + $16,025

$20,820

2019

$5,462 (−4.0%)

$4,795 + $18,586

$23,381

2018

$5,691 (+1.5%)

$4,110 + $18,011

$22,121

2017

$5,606 (+1.0%)

$4,110 + $18,011

$22,121

2016

$5,552 (+8.3%)

$4,110 + $18,011

$22,121

2015

$5,125 (+1.9%)

$3,596 + $15,607

$19,203

2014

$5,031 (+2.9%)

$3,596 + $15,607

$19,203

2013

$4,891 (+12.1%)

$3,596 + $15,607

$19,203

2012

$4,365 (+2.1%)

$4,281 + $15,191

$19,472

2011

$4,275 (+0.4%)

$4,281 + $15,191

$19,472

2010

$4,259 (−16.0%)

$4,281 + $15,191

$19,472

2009

$5,068 (+8.5%)

$4,452 + $21,928

$26,380

2008

$4,670 (+8.4%)

$7,124 + $22,898

$30,022

2007

$4,308

$7,124 + $22,898

$30,022

*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
Permits

Beds

Baths

3.5

Stories

1.5

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,850 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

4,155

Year built

1942

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Cook County

APN

09074220050000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 15, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2.1
# of Parking (Total): 2.1
Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1

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

Room Information
Room Type: Play Room
Level: Second
Dimensions: 11 x 15
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Great Room
Level: Second
Dimensions: 22 x 18
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Mud Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 8
Flooring: Other

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 11
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 20 x 15
Flooring: Other

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Dimensions: 18 x 15
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 10
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 20 x 9
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Eating Area-Table Space
Level: Main
Dimensions: 28 x 10
Flooring: Other

Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 7
Flooring: Other

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 20 x 13
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 11
Flooring: Carpet
Bath: Full,Double Sink,Tub & Separate Shwr

Additional Rooms Information
Play Room, Great Room, Mud Room
Laundry Features: Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, Sink

Interior Features
Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features
# of Rooms: 10
Flooring: Hardwood

Equipment
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Electric Cooktop

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 3
Fireplace Location: Living Room,Great Room,Kitchen
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio

Building Information
Living Area Source: Appraiser
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
Roof: Asphalt
Construction Materials: Brick, Cedar
Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 4,380

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1.5 Story
Main Sq Ft: 2442
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 4,380
Total Sq Ft: 4,380
Upper Sq Ft: 1938
Parcel Number: 09074220040000
Additional Parcels Description: 09074220030000,09074220050000
Fencing: Wood

Lot Information
Dimensions: 136x110x150x132
Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
Lot Size Source: Survey
Lot Features: Corner Lot

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $15,089.70
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Steam
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Community Information
Community Features: Sidewalks

Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

School Information
Elementary School District: 62
Elementary School: Cumberland Elementary School
Middle Or Junior School District: 62
Middle Or Junior School: Chippewa Middle School
High School District: 207
High School: Maine West High School

Location Information
Township: Maine
Corporate Limits: Des Plaines
Directions: Golf Rd. west of Rt 12 intersection to home at 787 E. Golf Rd, Des Plaines

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,155
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 6,850 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1942
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 09074220050000

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

Cumberland Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi

8/10

Chippewa Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi

7/10

Maine West High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi

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 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

4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Des Plaines, IL • 60016

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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

$590,000 – $714,000

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Home values near 787 E Golf Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
770 East Golf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3100 Sq. Ft.	$573,107
790 East Golf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1125 Sq. Ft.	$411,246

Address	Redfin Estimate
820 East Golf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1148 Sq. Ft.	$392,389
786 East Golf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1200 Sq. Ft.	$328,912

Address	Redfin Estimate
773 East Golf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1154 Sq. Ft.	$393,342
735 East Golf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1294 Sq. Ft.	$436,335

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