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 68 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $503,075.91, 26 townhouses for sale with an average list price of $438,907.31, 67 condos for sale with an average list price of $261,668.51, and 14 lots for sale with an average list price of $582,342.86. The average annual property tax for Des Plaines is $4,767.98.

Current Homes for Sale

Homes 68 for sale

Condos 67 for sale

Townhouses 26 for sale

Multi-unit 1 for sale

Lots/Land 14 for sale

Manufactured 2 for sale

Foreclosures 6 for sale

New Construction 22 for sale

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Schools

School	District	Level	Grades
Brentwood Elementary School	Community Consolidated School District 59	Elementary	P-5
Central Elementary School	Des Plaines School District 62	Elementary	K-5
Cumberland Elementary School	Des Plaines School District 62	Elementary	P-5
Devonshire School	Community Consolidated School District 59	Elementary	K-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
Forest Elementary School	Des Plaines School District 62	Elementary	P-5
Forest Hills Elementary School	Welcome to District 101	Elementary	P-5
Mark Twain Elementary School	Community Consolidated School District 21	Elementary	P-5
Devonshire Elementary School	Skokie School District 68	Elementary	K-5
Euclid Elementary School	River Trails School District 26	Elementary	K-5
Apollo Elementary School	East Maine School District 63	Elementary	K,1-6
Fairview South Elementary School	Fairview South School District 72	Elementary	P-8
Mark Twain Elementary School	East Maine School District 63	Elementary	K,1-6
Chippewa Elementary School	Palos Heights School District 128	Elementary	1-3
North Elementary School	Des Plaines School District 62	Elementary	K-5
Orchard Place 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
Matteson Elementary School	Matteson School District 162	Elementary	K-3
Plainfield Elementary School	Des Plaines School District 62	Elementary	P-5
Algonquin Middle School	Des Plaines School District 62	Middle	6-8
Abbott Middle School	School District U-46	Middle	7-8
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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Recent Sales

$180,000

8936 N Parkside Ave. #108

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$370,000

390 S Western Ave. #511

9396 Landings Ln. #203

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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 HOA fees range from $337 to $337 per month. 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: $201,500
	1227 Brown 1227 Brown is a condo building in Des Plaines, Illinois, built between 1992 and 1995. It currently has no homes for sale. The homes range in size from 1,000 ft2 to 1,350 ft2. The average annual property tax for 1227 Brown is $3,155.64. 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, built in 1989. It currently has no homes for sale. The homes have an average size of 950 ft2. The average annual property tax for 1230 Brown is $4,179.33. 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 January decreased in volume by 26.4% when compared to last year, while the median sale price rose by 7.6% from $330,000 to $355,000. House sales decreased by 5%, while the median sale price rose by 4.8% from $381,500 to $400,000. Condo sales decreased by 33.3%, while the median sale price decreased by 5.6% from $257,000 to $242,500. Townhouse sales decreased by 55.6%, while the median sale price rose by 23.4% from $362,500 to $447,500.

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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 with Master Bedrooms on the 1st Floor in Des Plaines: January 31st to February 6th - February 7, 2026 Des Plaines had 9 new homes for sale with a master bedroom on the first floor during the month of Saturday, January 31 to Friday, February 6, including 2 ... continue reading
	New Homes For Sale This Week in Des Plaines: January 30th to February 5th - February 6, 2026 Des Plaines had 17 new homes for sale during the week of Friday, January 30 to Thursday, February 5, including including 7 single family homes for sale with an average ... continue reading
	New Construction Homes For Sale This Week in Des Plaines: January 28th to February 3rd - February 4, 2026 Des Plaines had only 1 new construction home during the week of Wednesday, January 28 to Tuesday, February 3, and it was a single family home for sale with a ... continue reading
	Homes Just Sold in Des Plaines: January 27th to February 2nd - February 3, 2026 Des Plaines had 11 sales during the week of Tuesday, January 27 to Monday, February 2, including including 8 single family homes for sale with an average list price of ... continue reading
	New Homes with Master Bedrooms on the 1st Floor in Des Plaines: January 24th to January 30th - January 31, 2026 Des Plaines had 7 new homes for sale with a master bedroom on the first floor during the month of Saturday, January 24 to Friday, January 30, including 2 ... continue reading