Immaculately maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home featuring beautiful hardwood floors throughout the main level and a spacious, move-in ready interior. The inviting living room boasts a cozy gas fireplace, perfect for relaxing evenings. Enjoy a generous kitchen and dining area with built in benches and table. Large outdoor deck-ideal for entertaining or unwinding. The kitchen and full 1st floor bath have skylights for natural light. The full basement includes a large recreation room offering endless possibilities for a home theater, gym, or playroom, a second full bathroom with a soaker tub and separate shower not to mention a kitchenette! An oversized 2.5-car garage provides ample space for vehicles, storage, or a workshop. A must-see home that combines comfort, functionality, and charm!
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
6,751 sq ftLot Size
$404Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Frank Gaines• Baird & Warner Fox Valley - Geneva
Listed by Carolyn Chesta• Baird & Warner Fox Valley - Geneva
Beautiful well maintained home in the heart of Des Plaines. This move-in ready home is an absolute gem. This home has seen several updates and upgrades over the past few years including a new spa like bathroom, new high efficiency furnace and A/C, new 200 amp electrical upgrade, new natural gas fireplace, newer roof, gutters & skylights, kitchen updates, new LED recessed lighting updates and new porcelain tile flooring in the basement family room and laundry. The home also features beautiful hardwood flooring, Pella windows and doors, a cedar lined closet, beautiful custom cedar deck, home office, pull down staircase to expansive attic storage, an oversized 2 1/2 car garage with workshop, and beautifully landscaped gardens. This home will not disappoint!
Public Records
Sep 1, 1989
Sold
$129,000
$121/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$6,508 (+2.9%)
$5,073 + $22,926
$27,999
2022
$6,324 (+16.8%)
$5,073 + $22,926
$27,999
2021
$5,413 (+23.5%)
$4,228 + $13,381
$17,609
2020
$4,384 (−0.4%)
$4,228 + $13,381
$17,609
2019
$4,402 (−22.3%)
$4,228 + $15,558
$19,786
2018
$5,669 (+1.5%)
$3,720 + $18,670
$22,390
2017
$5,586 (+1.1%)
$3,720 + $18,670
$22,390
2016
$5,528 (+10.6%)
$3,720 + $18,670
$22,390
2015
$4,998 (+1.8%)
$3,213 + $15,945
$19,158
2014
$4,909 (+2.9%)
$3,213 + $15,945
$19,158
2013
$4,769 (−5.6%)
$3,213 + $15,945
$19,158
2012
$5,049 (+2.4%)
$3,720 + $18,828
$22,548
2011
$4,933 (+6.8%)
$3,720 + $18,828
$22,548
2010
$4,620 (+6.2%)
$3,720 + $18,828
$22,548
2009
$4,352 (+14.8%)
$3,889 + $21,640
$25,529
2008
$3,791 (+12.6%)
$6,223 + $22,788
$29,011
2007
$3,367
$6,223 + $22,788
$29,011
Tax history for 945 S Wolf Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$6,508 (+2.9%)
$5,073 + $22,926
$27,999
2022
$6,324 (+16.8%)
$5,073 + $22,926
$27,999
2021
$5,413 (+23.5%)
$4,228 + $13,381
$17,609
2020
$4,384 (−0.4%)
$4,228 + $13,381
$17,609
2019
$4,402 (−22.3%)
$4,228 + $15,558
$19,786
2018
$5,669 (+1.5%)
$3,720 + $18,670
$22,390
2017
$5,586 (+1.1%)
$3,720 + $18,670
$22,390
2016
$5,528 (+10.6%)
$3,720 + $18,670
$22,390
2015
$4,998 (+1.8%)
$3,213 + $15,945
$19,158
2014
$4,909 (+2.9%)
$3,213 + $15,945
$19,158
2013
$4,769 (−5.6%)
$3,213 + $15,945
$19,158
2012
$5,049 (+2.4%)
$3,720 + $18,828
$22,548
2011
$4,933 (+6.8%)
$3,720 + $18,828
$22,548
2010
$4,620 (+6.2%)
$3,720 + $18,828
$22,548
2009
$4,352 (+14.8%)
$3,889 + $21,640
$25,529
2008
$3,791 (+12.6%)
$6,223 + $22,788
$29,011
2007
$3,367
$6,223 + $22,788
$29,011
*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,765 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,064
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
09192050330000
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 Garage Spaces: 2.5
# of Parking (Total): 2.5
Parking Features: Asphalt, Shared Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bath Amenities: Soaking Tub
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Possible: 3
Room Information
Room Type: Recreation Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 15 x 35
Flooring: Ceramic Tile
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 12
Window Treatments: Blinds
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Main
Dimensions: 9 x 11
Window Treatments: Blinds
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Eating Area-Table Space
Level: Main
Dimensions: 16 x 10
Window Treatments: Blinds
Flooring: Ceramic Tile
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 3 x 3
Flooring: Ceramic Tile
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 16 x 12
Window Treatments: Blinds
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 14
Window Treatments: Blinds
Flooring: Hardwood
Bath: None
Additional Rooms Information
Attic: Pull Down Stair
Basement: Finished, Full
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Laundry Closet, Sink
Interior Features
Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
# of Rooms: 6
Window Features: Screens, Skylight(s)
Flooring: Hardwood
Equipment
Appliances: Humidifier
TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Fan-Attic Exhaust
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Location: Living Room
Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Building Information
Living Area Source: Other
Age: 71-80 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 1,714
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1 Story
Lower Sq Ft: 650
Main Sq Ft: 1064
Model: CUSTOM
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 2,089
Total Sq Ft: 1,714
Unfinished Lower Sq Ft: 375
General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Interstate Access
Parcel Number: 09192050330000
Lot Information
Dimensions: 6765
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Lot Features: Landscaped, Mature Trees
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,507.94
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Lake Michigan
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Community Information
Community Features: Park, Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 62
Elementary School: Forest Elementary School
Middle Or Junior School District: 62
Middle Or Junior School: Algonquin Middle School
High School District: 207
High School: Maine West High School
Location Information
Subdivision Name: Westfield
Township: Maine
Corporate Limits: Des Plaines
Directions: Wolf Road North between Algonquin and Thacker on East side of the street
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,064
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,765 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 09192050330000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 11, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No
Around this home
Schools
Forest Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
7/10
Algonquin Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
6/10
Maine West High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Des Plaines, IL • 60016
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Estimated sale price
$409,000 – $495,000
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