Welcome to this beautifully refreshed home in Des Plaines! Located on an extra large corner lot, this home has 5 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and 2 half bathrooms. The main level features refinished hardwood floors in the living room and the bedrooms, brand new engineered hardwood in the family room, and is freshly painted throughout. The spacious and bright finished second level includes the 5th bedroom and is a standout feature, offering a versatile flex space with its own half bath. It would also be great as a playroom, office, guest space, home gym, or anything your lifestyle requires! The attached 2 car garage is an added convenience, along with the driveway that could accommodate 4 additional cars. Outside, enjoy lush mature landscaping along with a gorgeous willow tree, a large deck, porch swing, and shed for additional storage. Located near the expressway and within walking distance of the Prairie Lakes Community Center where you can workout, swim, play pickleball, enjoy the playground, ride along the bike path, or just surround yourself within nature, this home offers flexibility, comfort, extensive updates, and plenty of room to live and grow!
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
$192Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Rebecca Martinez• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Norma, located between Oakton Street and Dempster Street, is a residential and commuter-friendly Des Plaines neighborhood with tree-lined blocks and a Metra-adjacent rhythm. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Des Plaines Metra Station and Miner Street, where coffee counters, small eateries, and storefront services set a steady weekday pace. Housing reads as classic Chicago-suburban: brick ranches, tidy Cape Cods, and mid-century splits with deep setbacks and mature maples. The Des Plaines History Center anchors local storytelling in a compact museum setting. The Des Plaines Theatre adds marquee-lit nights and touring acts to the calendar. Trails and open lawns at Lake Park and nearby greenways keep the landscape feeling spacious.
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Offer insights
834 S Wolf Rd · $460,000
$473K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $473K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
16 days
The average home goes pending in 53 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.1%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Finished attic with interior and pull-down stair access
Crawl-space basement
Screens and drapes
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Four bedrooms on the main level
One bedroom in the attic
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
2 half bathrooms
Kitchen
Range, refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Main-level, in-unit laundry
Washer, dryer
Flooring
Hardwood, engineered hardwood, laminate, and tile flooring
Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating
Central air
Exterior features
Patio
Home design
Detached single-family home
1.5-story design
Parking
Attached garage with 2 spaces
Concrete parking
Construction
Vinyl siding
Concrete perimeter foundation
Built approximately 71–80 years ago
Utilities
Lake Michigan water
Public sewer
HOA & community
No master association fee required
Community features include a park, pool, curbs, sidewalks, street lights, and paved streets
Electricity and solar
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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
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
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.
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Redfin Estimate for 834 S Wolf Rd
$450,975
$9,025 under list price of $460K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $375K to $455K.