1561 E Walnut Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016 - Photo 1

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$385,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
1 Full Bath
1,800 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

Welcome to 1561 Walnut - a classic Craftsman-style bungalow with an easy blend of vintage character and everyday comfort. The home still shows off the details people love from this era - warm hardwood floors, original trim, and beautiful glass accents - while offering thoughtful updates in the kitchen and bath for today's lifestyle. The main level feels bright and inviting, with comfortable living and dining spaces that make the home feel larger than expected. The screened front porch gives you a true "sit and stay a while" spot for morning coffee or summer evenings, and the extra-deep backyard provides plenty of room to play, garden, entertain, or simply unwind. The full basement is clean, dry, and wide-open - a great opportunity for storage now and future finishing later. The upper level also provides additional usable square footage that can be adapted to fit a variety of needs, such as an extra bedroom, work, play, or hobby space. All of this in a walkable Des Plaines location - close to the train, parks, shopping, restaurants, and well-regarded schools. A charming home with room to grow - welcome to Walnut Street.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 1561 E Walnut Ave

General

Sold For: $385,000
Taxes: $5,029 (2024)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12538341
Added to Site: 46 day(s) ago

Interior

Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Features: Soaking Tub

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3

Additional Information

Equipment: Fire Sprinklers, Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Total Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Location

Area: Des Plaines
County: Cook
Driving Directions: River Rd N of Algonquin to Walnut West to Home

School Information

School District: 62
Midd School District: 62
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

Water: Lake Michigan

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Bungalow
Construction: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
Windows: Skylight(s)
Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
Square Feet: 1,800
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1925
Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.155
Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
Lot Dimensions: 45 x 149 x 45 x 149

Financial Considerations

Parking Included: Yes
Assessment Year: 1925
Tax Amount: $5,029.48
Tax Year: 2024

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Property ID: 9202170070000

Listed by Starting Point Realty, Inc.
Sold by @properties Christieï¿½s International Real Estate

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Schools

Schools serving 1561 E Walnut 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	0.2 mi
Iroquois Community School 1836 East Touhy Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018	K-8	1.7 mi
Chippewa Middle School, Des Plaines, IL 123 North 8th Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016	6-8	1.9 mi
Maine West High School 1755 South Wolf Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018	9-12	1.4 mi

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Price & Sales History for 1561 E Walnut Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

3/06/2026

Sold

$385,000

2.67%

MLS

2/05/2026

Listed

$375,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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