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  • Single Family
  • 5 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 2,216 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 4 hours ago

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1638 Oakwood Avenue,Des Plaines, IL 60016

1638 Oakwood AvenueDes PlainesIL60016

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This expanded bungalow has been remodeled inside and out and is located within 2 blocks of the vibrant, expanding Downtown area of Des Plaines. The home features 5 bedrooms and 2 full baths. 2 first floor bedrooms and a full bath makes living on either level convenient. The home features remodeled kitchen and baths, new flooring, and a full unfinished dry basement. The exterior of the home has been renewed with new roof, hardy board siding, and paint. The full front-porch and backyard deck makes it easy for outdoor living and entertainment. The backyard has a big 2 car garage with carport and/or covered porch, with alley access and extra parking.

Full Property Details for 1638 Oakwood Ave

General

  • Price: $475,000
  • Taxes: $5,410 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12560274
  • Updated: 2/11/2026
  • Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago

Rental Information

  • Complex Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Interior

  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood-Burning
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Bathroom Features: Separate Shower, Soaking Tub

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 5

Additional Information

  • Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Water Heater-Gas
  • Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access, Flood Zone

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Off-Alley, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Location

  • Area: Des Plaines
  • County: Cook
  • Township: Maine
  • Driving Directions: North on River Rd Left on Ashland Left on Cora to Oakwood Ave

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: None
  • Heating Type: Steam, Baseboard

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Info: Bungalow
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Construction: Block
  • Exterior Const.: Block
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
  • Foundation: Block
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Square Feet: 2,216
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
  • Year Built: 1921
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

  • Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 x 150

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1921
  • Tax Amount: $5,410.87
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 9211000120000

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Schools serving 1638 Oakwood Ave

School Districts:Des Plaines Community Consolidated School District 62, Maine Township High School District 207
NameGradesDistance
Central Elementary School, Des Plaines, IL
1526 East Thacker Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016
K-50.2 mi
Iroquois Community School
1836 East Touhy Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018
K-81.7 mi
Chippewa Middle School, Des Plaines, IL
123 North 8th Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016
6-81.8 mi
Maine West High School
1755 South Wolf Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018
9-121.6 mi
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Details
Price
Change
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2/11/2026
Listed
$475,000
43.94%
MLS
7/28/2025
Sold
$330,000
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Tax History for 1638 Oakwood Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$5,282
3%
$26,000
—
2022
$5,106
3%
$26,000
17%
2021
$4,963
-1%
$22,140
—
2020
$5,003
1%
$22,140
-10%
2019
$4,959
-3%
$24,601
5%
2018
$5,129
1%
$23,334
—
2017
$5,070
-4%
$23,334
—
2016
$5,295
13%
$23,334
17%
2015
$4,685
2%
$19,993
—
2014
$4,614
3%
$19,993
—
2013
$4,469
-12%
$19,993
-18%
2012
$5,094
—
$24,508
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1638 Oakwood Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016 (MLS# 12560274) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 1638 Oakwood Avenue is currently listed for $475,000 and was received on February 11, 2026. Want to learn more about 1638 Oakwood 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.

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