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$395,000 Just Listed

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,124 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 6 hours ago
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Great opportunity to own this bright and spacious split-level home on a beautiful big corner lot in Des Plaines Manor. Total living space is approx. 1600 sq ft including the lower-level family room. This home features 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, hardwood floors, and an oversized 2.5-car garage with a new garage door opener. Large windows fill the home with natural light, making it bright and welcoming. With great bones, this home is perfect for buyers looking to add their personal touches. A little TLC can transform it into a beautiful home. Recent updates include a new oven, a new roof in 2025, and a water heater in 2023. The location is hard to beat- walking distance (1/2 mile) to downtown Des Plaines, Metra station, restaurants, shopping, library and entertainment. Close to highways, parks, forest preserves, and minutes from O'Hare International Airport. The area is very secure, with the police and fire department conveniently close by. Home is being sold as-is. Easy to show.

Full Property Details for 492 1st Ave

General

  • Price: $395,000
  • Taxes: $6,391 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12603152
  • Updated: 3/27/2026
  • Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Basement: Finished, D

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement Baths: Yes

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Additional Information

  • Other Features: School Bus Service

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: Wolf Road North of Thacker to Prairie East all the way to 1st Ave and left to the house 491

School Information

  • School District: 62
  • Elem School District: 62
  • Midd School District: 62
  • High School District: 207
  • Elementary School: Forest Elementary School
  • Middle School: Algonquin 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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Construction: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Const.: Wood Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Finished, Daylight
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Square Feet: 1,124
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
  • Year Built: 1967
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

  • Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 8660

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1967
  • Tax Amount: $6,391.07
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 9173020230000

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Schools serving 492 1st Ave

School Districts:Des Plaines Community Consolidated School District 62, Maine Township High School District 207
NameGradesDistance
Forest Elementary School, Des Plaines, IL
1375 S 5th Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
PK-51.2 mi
Iroquois Community School
1836 East Touhy Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018
K-82.5 mi
Algonquin Middle School, Des Plaines, IL
767 East Algonquin Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016
6-81.1 mi
Maine West High School
1755 South Wolf Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018
9-121.7 mi
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Price & Sales History for 492 1st Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
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3/27/2026
Listed
$395,000
27.42%
MLS
3/21/2005
Sold
$310,000
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Tax History for 492 1st Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$6,244
3%
$26,999
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2022
$6,067
15%
$26,999
32%
2021
$5,260
—
$20,444
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2020
$5,241
1%
$20,444
-10%
2019
$5,190
-5%
$22,716
5%
2018
$5,447
1%
$21,648
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2017
$5,368
1%
$21,648
—
2016
$5,322
—
$21,648
7%
2015
$5,321
2%
$20,223
—
2014
$5,225
3%
$20,223
—
2013
$5,077
-10%
$20,223
-19%
2012
$5,649
—
$24,930
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492 1st Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016 (MLS# 12603152) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 492 1st Avenue is currently listed for $395,000 and was received on March 27, 2026. Want to learn more about 492 1st 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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