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$350,000 Contingent

  • For Sale
  • Contingent
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 2,000 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 4 days ago
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Charming two-story gem at 1601 Sherman Place in Des Plaines! Steeped in vintage character. This beautifully preserved home welcomes you with original hardwood floors flowing throughout the main level, a rare tin ceiling crowning the living room, and exquisite stained-glass windows that bathe the space in warm, colorful light. The cozy fireplace serves as the heart of the home-perfect for winter nights. This 1925 yellow brick custom-built home features 3 bedrooms (one on the main level), 2 full bathrooms and a library, plus the expansive basement that offers tons of storage, recreation potential and overhead sewers. Set on an oversized lot with a detached garage, this classic Des Plaines beauty blends timeless classic details with move-in-ready modern touches. A rare find-full of soul and ready for its next chapter! All in hot Des Plaines with its excellent schools, proximity to O'Hare and access to 294. Property being sold "as-is".

Full Property Details for 1601 Sherman Pl

General

  • Price: $350,000
  • Taxes: $7,199 (2024)
  • Status: Contingent
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12531585
  • Updated: 1/12/2026
  • Added to Site: 33 day(s) ago

Rental Information

  • Complex Features: Street Lights, Street Paved

Interior

  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): None, Wood-Burning
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Additional Information

  • Other Features: Flood Zone

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Yes, Detached, Garage

Location

  • Area: Des Plaines
  • County: Cook
  • Township: Maine
  • Driving Directions: River Rd, N of Rand Rd, to Sherman Pl, East to property on the S side of street

School Information

  • School District: 62
  • Elem School District: 62
  • Midd School District: 62
  • High School District: 207

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Overhead Sewers
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Info: Bungalow
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior Const.: Brick
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
  • Square Feet: 2,000
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

  • Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 x 140

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1925
  • Tax Amount: $7,199
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Pays Sewer: Overhead Sewers

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 9161030090000

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Schools serving 1601 Sherman Pl

School Districts:Des Plaines Community Consolidated School District 62, Maine Township High School District 207
NameGradesDistance
North Elementary School, Des Plaines, IL
1789 Rand Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016
K-50.3 mi
Chippewa Middle School, Des Plaines, IL
123 North 8th Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016
6-81.3 mi
Maine West High School
1755 South Wolf Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018
9-122.2 mi
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Price & Sales History for 1601 Sherman Pl Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
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12/15/2025
Listed
$350,000
61.66%
MLS
2/26/2002
Sold
$216,500
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Tax History for 1601 Sherman Pl

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$7,036
3%
$30,000
—
2022
$6,839
25%
$30,000
42%
2021
$5,469
—
$21,123
—
2020
$5,446
1%
$21,123
-10%
2019
$5,393
-8%
$23,470
2%
2018
$5,861
1%
$23,032
—
2017
$5,775
1%
$23,032
—
2016
$5,706
12%
$23,032
19%
2015
$5,082
2%
$19,432
—
2014
$4,991
3%
$19,432
—
2013
$4,849
-15%
$19,432
-23%
2012
$5,700
—
$25,131
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1601 Sherman Place, Des Plaines, IL 60016 (MLS# 12531585) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 1601 Sherman Place is currently listed for $350,000 and was received on December 15, 2025. Want to learn more about 1601 Sherman Place? 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.

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