Des Plaines, IL, Real Estate

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Des Plaines, Illinois, is a vibrant suburban city located just northwest of Chicago, offering a blend of urban convenience and small-town charm. With a population of around 60,000, it’s known for its rich history, diverse community, and proximity to O’Hare International Airport, making it a hub for travelers and businesses. The city features a bustling downtown with local shops, restaurants, and the historic Des Plaines Theatre, a cultural landmark hosting concerts and events. Residents enjoy abundant green spaces, including Lake Park and the Des Plaines River Trail, ideal for outdoor recreation. Home to the first McDonald’s franchise, now a museum, Des Plaines combines historical significance with modern amenities, making it an attractive place for families and professionals seeking a balance of accessibility and community spirit.

Des Plaines currently has 95 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $489,100.85, 55 townhouses for sale with an average list price of $422,963.22, 99 condos for sale with an average list price of $257,545.31, and 11 lots for sale with an average list price of $374,972.73. The average annual property tax for Des Plaines is $4,626.87.

Current Homes for Sale

Homes 95 for sale

Condos 99 for sale

Townhouses 55 for sale

Multi-unit 1 for sale

Lots/Land 11 for sale

Manufactured 2 for sale

Foreclosures 3 for sale

New Construction 34 for sale

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Schools

School	District	Level	Grades
Apollo Elementary School	East Maine School District 63	Elementary	K,1-6
Brentwood Elementary School	Community Consolidated School District 59	Elementary	P-5
Central Elementary School	Des Plaines School District 62	Elementary	K-5
Chippewa Elementary School	Palos Heights School District 128	Elementary	1-3
Clearmont Elementary School	Community Consolidated School District 59	Elementary	P-5
Cumberland Elementary School	Des Plaines School District 62	Elementary	P-5
Devonshire Elementary School	Skokie School District 68	Elementary	K-5
Devonshire School	Community Consolidated School District 59	Elementary	K-5
Euclid Elementary School	River Trails School District 26	Elementary	K-5
Fairview South Elementary School	Fairview South School District 72	Elementary	P-8
Forest Elementary School	Des Plaines School District 62	Elementary	P-5
Forest Glen Elementary School	Glen Ellyn School District 41	Elementary	P-5
Forest Hills Elementary School	Welcome to District 101	Elementary	P-5
Indian Grove Elementary School	River Trails School District 26	Elementary	P-5
Iroquois Community School	Des Plaines School District 62	Elementary	K-8
Lions Park Elementary School	Mount Prospect School District 57	Elementary	1-5
Mark Twain Elementary School	Community Consolidated School District 21	Elementary	P-5
Mark Twain Elementary School	East Maine School District 63	Elementary	K,1-6
Matteson Elementary School	Matteson School District 162	Elementary	K-3
North Elementary School	Des Plaines School District 62	Elementary	K-5
Orchard Place Elementary School	Des Plaines School District 62	Elementary	P-5
Plainfield Elementary School	Des Plaines School District 62	Elementary	P-5
South Elementary School	Des Plaines School District 62	Elementary	P-5
Stevenson School	East Maine School District 63	Elementary	K,1-6
Terrace Elementary School	Des Plaines School District 62	Elementary	P-5
Washington Elementary School	East Maine School District 63	Elementary	P-6
Abbott Middle School	School District U-46	Middle	7-8
Algonquin Middle School	Des Plaines School District 62	Middle	6-8
Chippewa Middle School	Des Plaines School District 62	Middle	6-8
Friendship Junior High School	Community Consolidated School District 59	Middle	6-8
Gemini Junior High School	East Maine School District 63	Middle	7-8
Lincoln Junior High School	Mount Prospect School District 57	Middle	6-8
River Trails Middle School	River Trails School District 26	Middle	6-8
Elk Grove High School	Township High School District 214	High	9-12
Maine East High School	Maine Township High School District 207	High	9-12
Maine South High School	Maine Township High School District 207	High	9-12
Maine West High School	Maine Township High School District 207	High	9-12
Niles West High School	Niles Township High School District 219	High	9-12
Prospect High School	Township High School District 214	High	9-12

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1327 E Washington St. #207

Des Plaines, IL

$499,000

1224 S Mount Prospect Rd.

Des Plaines, IL

$230,000

9463 Bay Colony Dr. #2S

9204 Bumble Bee Dr. #1H

Des Plaines, IL

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Train Stations

	Station	Line(s)	Address
	Cumberland	Line(s): Union Pacific / Northwest Line (UP-NW)	475 Northwest Hwy., Des Plaines	View Commute
	Des Plaines	Line(s): Union Pacific / Northwest Line (UP-NW)	1501 Miner St., Des Plaines	View Commute

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Buildings/Subdivisions

	Buildings/Subdivisions	Median Price
	1211 Brown 1211 Brown is a condo building in Des Plaines, Illinois, built between 1969 and 1971. It currently has no homes for sale. The homes range in size from 900 ft2 to 1,000 ft2. The average annual property tax for 1211 Brown is $3,588.26. 1211 Brown is an 11 unit condo building built in the early 1970's. 1211 Brown is located in Des Plaines, Illinois just north of Route 14/Miner Street and east of Western Avenue. ... Read more	Median Price: $200,000
	1227 Brown 1227 Brown is a condo building in Des Plaines, Illinois. It currently has no homes for sale. 1227 Brown Street is a 15 unit condo building built in the early 1990's. 1227 Brown Street is located in Des Plaines, Illinois east of Western Avenue and north of Northwest Highway. ... Read more
	1227 E. Washington 1227 E. Washington is a condo building in Des Plaines, Illinois, built between 1976 and 1978. It currently has no homes for sale. The homes have an average size of 900 ft2. The average annual property tax for 1227 E. Washington is $2,892.68. It is located in Cook County. 1227 E. Washington is a condo community built in the late 1970's. 1227 E. Washington is located in Des Plaines, Illinois just north of Route 14/Miner Street and west of Lee Street. ... Read more
	1230 Brown 1230 Brown is a condo building in Des Plaines, Illinois. It currently has no homes for sale. 1230 Brown Street is a 12 unit condo building built in the late 1980's. 1230 Brown Street is located in Des Plaines, Illinois north of Route 14/Miner Street and east of Western Avenue. ... Read more
	1247 E. Washington 1247 E. Washington is a condo building in Des Plaines, Illinois, built in 1972. It currently has no homes for sale. The homes range in size from 750 ft2 to 927 ft2. The average annual property tax for 1247 E. Washington is $3,073.91. It is located in Cook County. 1247 E. Washington Street is an 11 unit condo building built in the early 1970's. 1247 E. Washington Street is located in Des Plaines, Illinois. ... Read more	Median Price: $161,000

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Market Trends

Des Plaines home sales for the month of June rose in volume by 23.4% when compared to last year, while the median sale price decreased by 7% from $345,000 to $321,000. House sales decreased by 3.3%, while the median sale price rose by 3.3% from $411,250 to $425,000. Condo sales rose by 54.2%, while the median sale price rose by 5.5% from $240,400 to $253,600. Townhouse sales rose by 30%, while the median sale price rose by 3.7% from $405,000 to $419,990.

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$264,950	$273,000	$290,000	$325,000
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Nearby Golf Courses

Lake Park Golf Course & Marina

1015 Howard Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
Par 54 • 54 holes • 1515 yards

Golf Center Des Plaines

353 N River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Par 27 • 27 holes • 1050 yards

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Real Estate News

	New Homes For Sale This Week in Des Plaines: July 18th to July 24th - July 25, 2025 Des Plaines had 38 new homes for sale during the week of Friday, July 18 to Thursday, July 24, including including 16 single family homes for sale with an average ... continue reading
	New Construction Homes For Sale This Week in Des Plaines: July 16th to July 22nd - July 23, 2025 Des Plaines had 3 new construction homes during the week of Wednesday, July 16 to Tuesday, July 22, including 2 single family homes for sale with an average list price ... continue reading
	Homes Just Sold in Des Plaines: July 15th to July 21st - July 22, 2025 Des Plaines had 15 sales during the week of Tuesday, July 15 to Monday, July 21, including including 5 single family homes for sale with an average list price of ... continue reading
	New Foreclosures & Short Sales in Des Plaines: July 14th to July 20th - July 21, 2025 Des Plaines had only 1 new foreclosure and/or short sale during the week of Monday, July 14 to Sunday, July 20, and it was a single family home for sale ... continue reading
	New Homes with Master Bedrooms on the 1st Floor in Des Plaines: July 12th to July 18th - July 19, 2025 Des Plaines had 16 new homes for sale with a master bedroom on the first floor during the month of Saturday, July 12 to Friday, July 18, including 7 ... continue reading