The median sale price of a home in Downtown Des Plaines was $283K last month, up 13.2% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Downtown Des Plaines is $198, up 8.8% since last year.
What is the housing market like in Downtown Des Plaines today?
In January 2025, Downtown Des Plaines home prices were up 13.2% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $283K. On average, homes in Downtown Des Plaines sell after 62 days on the market compared to 46 days last year. There were 51 homes sold in January this year, up from 45 last year.
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Median Sale PriceAll Home Types
Median Sale Price
(All Home Types)
$283,000
+13.2% YoY | Jan 2025
Based on Redfin calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.
Location
Data
Jan 2025
Growth
% YoY
Downtown Des Plaines, IL
$283,000
+13.2%
United States
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Sale-to-List PriceAll Home Types
Sale-to-List Price
(All Home Types)
99.0%
-0.29 pt YoY | Jan 2025
Based on Redfin calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.
Location
Data
Jan 2025
Growth
% YoY
Downtown Des Plaines, IL
99.0%
-0.29 pt
United States
Home offer insights for Downtown Des Plaines
Explore recent offers and recently sold homes in Downtown Des Plaines
Recent offers
Offer Not Accepted|
11 Weeks Ago
~$250K Offer
Sold for $275K
2bd | 2ba | ~1,500sqft
Over List Price
25%
Days on Market
13
Competing Offers
>25
Down Payment
~20%
Elizabeth Caya
Downtown Des Plaines Redfin Agent
Over 50 offers were received including cash offers. All but 2 were over list price.
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Learn about schools in the Downtown Des Plaines area
Elementary
Middle
High
GreatSchools Rating
7/10
Central Elementary School
Public • K-5
268
Students
10 reviews
5/10
North Elementary School
Public • K-5
442
Students
6 reviews
School data provided by GreatSchools. School service boundaries are intended to be used as reference only. To verify enrollment eligibility for a property, contact the school directly.
Climate's impact on Downtown Des Plaines housing
Learn about natural hazards and environmental risks, such as floods, fires, wind, and heat that
could impact homes in Downtown Des Plaines.
Flood Factor - Minor
41% of properties are at risk of severe flooding over the next 30 years
Flood Factor
Downtown Des Plaines has a minor risk of flooding. 303 properties in Downtown Des Plaines are likely to be
severely affected
by flooding over the next 30 years. This represents 41% of all properties in Downtown Des Plaines. Flood risk is increasing slower than the national average.
2% of properties are at risk of wildfire over the next 30 years
Fire Factor
Downtown Des Plaines has a moderate risk of wildfire. There are 32 properties in Downtown Des Plaines that have some risk of being affected by wildfire over the next 30 years. This represents 2% of all properties in Downtown Des Plaines.
100% of properties are at minor
risk of a severe wind event over the next 30 years
Wind Factor
Downtown Des Plaines has a Minor Wind Factor® risk based on the projected likelihood and speed of hurricane, tornado, or severe storm winds impacting it. Downtown Des Plaines is most at risk from hurricanes. 1,389 properties in Downtown Des Plaines have some risk of being in a severe wind event within the next 30 years.
91% of properties are at moderate
risk of heat over the next 30 years
Heat Factor
Downtown Des Plaines has a moderate risk from heat. This is due to
"feels like" temperatures
increasing, and because 91% of homes in Downtown Des Plaines have a Moderate Heat Factor®.
Downtown Des Plaines is expected to see a 100% increase in the number of days over 100ºF over the next 30 years. Downtown Des Plaines is expected to experience 7