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Off market nov 2024 for $280K

$323,664

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,638/mo

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1.5 ba

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1,010

sq ft

838 E Algonquin Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1954Year Built

6,860 sq ftLot Size

$320Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Jack Pysz • Keller Williams Rlty Partners

Bought with Pam Martin • Keller Williams Success Realty

Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08349404

Redfin Estimate

$323,664

$44K since sold in November 2024$6,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 13.2% lower than the average sale price ($373K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$330,000
A
3 beds1 bath1,200 sq ft
1045 W Grant Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60016
SOLD AUG 25, 2026
$370,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,250 sq ft
839 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$475,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,179 sq ft
1304 Dennis Pl, Des Plaines, IL 60018
SOLD APR 28, 2026
$380,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,073 sq ft
664 E Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018
SOLD APR 30, 2026
$310,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,245 sq ft
982 W Villa Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60016

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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

OPEN SAT TO 2PM
$539,000
4 beds3.5 baths1,950 sq ft
803 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
OPEN SUN, 1PM TO 3PM
$449,900
4 beds2.5 baths2,040 sq ft
9135 Hollyberry Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
$299,900
2 beds1 bath800 sq ft
657 E Prairie Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
$700,000
5 beds3.5 baths— sq ft
345 W Dempster St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
NEW
$318,800
2 beds2 baths1,400 sq ft
820 Graceland Ave #505, Des Plaines, IL 60016
NEW 23 HRS AGO
$225,000
2 beds2 baths1,386 sq ft
9346 Landings Ln #406, Des Plaines, IL 60016
OPEN SAT, 12PM TO 2PM
$499,998
3 beds2 baths1,645 sq ft
574 W Millers Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
OPEN SAT, 12PM TO 2PM
$395,000
3 beds1.5 baths827 sq ft
441 N 4th Ave Unit B, Des Plaines, IL 60016
EARLY ACCESS
$379,990
4 beds1.5 baths1,671 sq ft
51 N Westgate Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
NEW 29 HRS AGO
$319,900
2 beds2 baths1,100 sq ft
1653 River St #306, Des Plaines, IL 60016
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Sale history for 838 E Algonquin Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Nov 25, 2024

Sold

$280,000

$277/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 26, 2013

Sold

$157,000

$155/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08349404

Aug 22, 2013

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$156,800

$155/sq ft

Jun 17, 2013

Relisted (Contingent)

—

Jun 16, 2013

Listing Removed

—

Jun 14, 2013

Relisted (Reactivated)

—

May 23, 2013

Listing Removed

—

May 22, 2013

Listed (New)

$156,800

$155/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08271651

May 21, 2013

Listing Removed

—

Feb 26, 2013

Listing Removed

—

Public Records

Jun 14, 2005

Sold

$255,000

$252/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 26, 1996

Sold

$148,500

$147/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 10, 1989

Sold

$114,500

$113/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 8, 1983

Sold

$75,000

$74/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 1, 1983

Sold

$75,000

$74/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$5,367 (+3.0%)

$6,174 + $21,826

$28,000

2022

$5,211 (+34.1%)

$5,145 + $18,527

$23,672

2021

$3,885

$4,287 + $11,683

$15,970

2020

$3,889 (−0.5%)

$4,287 + $11,683

$15,970

2019

$3,906 (+4.8%)

$4,287 + $13,657

$17,944

2018

$3,726 (+1.3%)

$3,773 + $12,120

$15,893

2017

$3,677 (−9.0%)

$3,773 + $12,120

$15,893

2016

$4,042 (−11.4%)

$3,773 + $13,271

$17,044

2015

$4,562 (+2.1%)

$3,258 + $11,834

$15,092

2014

$4,466 (+2.5%)

$3,258 + $11,834

$15,092

2013

$4,355 (−14.7%)

$3,258 + $11,834

$15,092

2012

$5,104 (+4.8%)

$3,773 + $16,497

$20,270

2011

$4,871 (+1.3%)

$3,773 + $16,497

$20,270

2010

$4,808 (−9.2%)

$3,773 + $16,497

$20,270

2009

$5,293 (+4.6%)

$3,944 + $19,887

$23,831

2008

$5,062 (+2.4%)

$6,311 + $20,770

$27,081

2007

$4,942

$6,311 + $20,770

$27,081

Tax history for 838 E Algonquin Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$5,367 (+3.0%)

$6,174 + $21,826

$28,000

2022

$5,211 (+34.1%)

$5,145 + $18,527

$23,672

2021

$3,885

$4,287 + $11,683

$15,970

2020

$3,889 (−0.5%)

$4,287 + $11,683

$15,970

2019

$3,906 (+4.8%)

$4,287 + $13,657

$17,944

2018

$3,726 (+1.3%)

$3,773 + $12,120

$15,893

2017

$3,677 (−9.0%)

$3,773 + $12,120

$15,893

2016

$4,042 (−11.4%)

$3,773 + $13,271

$17,044

2015

$4,562 (+2.1%)

$3,258 + $11,834

$15,092

2014

$4,466 (+2.5%)

$3,258 + $11,834

$15,092

2013

$4,355 (−14.7%)

$3,258 + $11,834

$15,092

2012

$5,104 (+4.8%)

$3,773 + $16,497

$20,270

2011

$4,871 (+1.3%)

$3,773 + $16,497

$20,270

2010

$4,808 (−9.2%)

$3,773 + $16,497

$20,270

2009

$5,293 (+4.6%)

$3,944 + $19,887

$23,831

2008

$5,062 (+2.4%)

$6,311 + $20,770

$27,081

2007

$4,942

$6,311 + $20,770

$27,081

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning

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

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Finish: Unfinished
Basement Type: Slab

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

Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Hot Water Steam

Room Information
# of Rooms: 5

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Slab
Building Style Type: Bungalow
Exterior Wall: Frame/Masonry
Building Type: Residential

Property Information
Subdivision Name: DESPLAINES VILLAS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,010
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: EAST2 FT LOT54 BLK21 W2NW4 S20 T41N R12E 3P

Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Detached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,860
Legal Lot Number: 54-56
Legal Block Number: 21
Acres: 0.1575
County Use Description: RESID 1 STORY

Utility Information
Water Service Type: Public

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,010
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,860 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 09192150890000

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 15, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Forest Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

7/10

Algonquin Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi

6/10

Maine West High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

9/10

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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 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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Estimated sale price

$308,000 – $373,000

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Home values near 838 E Algonquin Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
792 E Algonquin Road, Des Plaines, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 999 Sq. Ft.	$325,416
808 E Algonquin Road, Des Plaines, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1280 Sq. Ft.	$332,516

Address	Redfin Estimate
888 E Algonquin Road, Des Plaines, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1413 Sq. Ft.	$394,500
870 E Algonquin Road, Des Plaines, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1700 Sq. Ft.	$427,585

Address	Redfin Estimate
816 E Algonquin Road, Des Plaines, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1400 Sq. Ft.	$324,337
800 E Algonquin Road, Des Plaines, IL 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2227 Sq. Ft.	$517,422

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