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Property Description
Charming Brick Ranch in Prime Des Plaines Location! Nestled on a beautiful tree-lined street in a sought-after Des Plaines neighborhood, this delightful brick ranch offers comfort, character, and versatility. Featuring 2 bedrooms plus a family room that can easily function as a third bedroom, the home boasts hardwood floors throughout most of the living space. The formal living room with a wood-burning fireplace, is perfect for relaxing evenings. A spacious dining room just off the kitchen, ideal for entertaining or enjoying family meals. Step outside to a nice backyard-perfect for outdoor gatherings. Conveniently located just over half a mile to Terrace Elementary and 1 1/2 miles to Maine West High School, and only 1 mile to the Des Plaines Metra station. With endless potential, bring your decorating ideas and make this home your own!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 616 E Prairie Ave
General
- Sold For: $295,000
- Taxes: $4,926 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12391063
- Added to Site: 215 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood-Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen
- Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Concrete, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Parking On-Site: Yes
Location
- Area: Des Plaines
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: Just East of Wolf on Prairie, North of Thacker, South of Golf Rd
School Information
- School District: 62
- Midd School District: 62
- Elementary School: Terrace 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, Baseboard
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement Desc.: Crawl Space
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Screens
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 1,048
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1951
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 60 x 116 x 66 x 142
- Lot Features: Irregular Lot
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1951
- Tax Amount: $4,926
- Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 9184050220000
Listed by Keller Williams Realty Ptnr,LL
Sold by Plus Real Estate Services, Inc.
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Schools
Schools serving 616 E Prairie Ave
School Districts:Des Plaines Community Consolidated School District 62, Maine Township High School District 207
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Terrace Elementary School 735 South Westgate Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016 | PK-5 | 0.5 mi |
Chippewa Middle School, Des Plaines, IL 123 North 8th Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016 | 6-8 | 1 mi |
Maine West High School 1755 South Wolf Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018 | 9-12 | 1.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 616 E Prairie Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/25/2025
Sold
$295,000
-1.63%
MLS
6/14/2025
Listed
$299,900
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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.
616 E Prairie Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016 (MLS# 12391063) is a Single Family property that was sold at $295,000 on July 25, 2025. Want to learn more about 616 E Prairie 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.

