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Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1486 Van Buren Ave
General
- Price: $512,000
- Taxes: $7,983 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12768817
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Total Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Des Plaines
- County: Cook
- Township: Maine
- Driving Directions: Center street South of the library and UPNW train station to Van Buren, East to home, Or Algonquin East of lee/Mannheim to Center street, right to Van Buren, left/east to home.
School Information
- School District: 62
- Elem School District: 62
- Midd School District: 62
- High School District: 207
- Elementary School: Central Elementary School
- Middle School: Chippewa Middle School
- High School: Maine West High School
- Private School: Maine West High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Bungalow, Queen Anne
- Architectural Style: Bungalow, Queen Anne
- Construction: Combination
- Exterior Const.: Combination
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
- Square Feet: 2,350
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1924
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2026
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1749
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 60 x 126
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1924
- Tax Amount: $7,983
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 9204020250000
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Schools
Schools serving 1486 Van Buren Ave
School Districts:Des Plaines Community Consolidated School District 62, Maine Township High School District 207
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Central Elementary School, Des Plaines, IL 1526 East Thacker Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016 | K-5 | 0.5 mi |
Iroquois Community School 1836 East Touhy Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018 | K-8 | 1.5 mi |
Chippewa Middle School, Des Plaines, IL 123 North 8th Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016 | 6-8 | 2 mi |
Maine West High School 1755 South Wolf Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018 | 9-12 | 1.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Tax History
Tax History for 1486 Van Buren Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$7,369
—
$33,000
18%
2023
$7,369
2%
$27,948
—
2022
$7,191
31%
$27,948
56%
2021
$5,509
2%
$17,922
—
2020
$5,416
-10%
$17,922
-20%
2019
$6,024
3%
$22,385
14%
2018
$5,860
2%
$19,596
—
2017
$5,757
6%
$19,596
—
2016
$5,445
—
$19,596
8%
2015
$5,461
2%
$18,065
—
2014
$5,346
3%
$18,065
—
2013
$5,213
-7%
$18,065
-19%
2012
$5,583
—
$22,171
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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1486 Van Buren Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018 (MLS# 12768817) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 1486 Van Buren Avenue is currently listed for $512,000 and was received on September 24, 2026. Want to learn more about 1486 Van Buren Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Des Plaines? You can browse all Des Plaines real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

