Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/28/2026
Listed
$220,000
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MLS
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Property Description
Opportunity knocks! Bring your decorating ideas and vision to this home ready for its next chapter. This is the perfect opportunity to renovate, refresh, and truly make it your own. Ideally located just a short mile to town, Metra, restaurants, and shopping, this home offers both convenience and lifestyle. Enjoy nearby outdoor amenities with close proximity to Prairie Lakes Park District, adding even more appeal to this well-situated property. Home needs work and is being sold as-is by the Cook County Public Guardian's Office. A fantastic opportunity for investors or buyers-don't miss your chance to bring this home back to life!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 847 S 3rd Ave
General
- Price: $220,000
- Taxes: $6,219 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12599914
- Updated: 4/3/2026
- Added to Site: 7 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: None
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Concrete, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Des Plaines
- County: Cook
- Township: Maine
- Driving Directions: Dempster/Thacker to Third Ave south to home
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: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement Desc.: None
- Square Feet: 1,363
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1953
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 53 x 137
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1953
- Tax Amount: $6,219.72
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: Court Approval Required
- Property ID: 9201010650000
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Schools
Schools serving 847 S 3rd Ave
School Districts:Des Plaines Community Consolidated School District 62, Maine Township High School District 207
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Forest Elementary School, Des Plaines, IL 1375 S 5th Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018 | PK-5 | 0.7 mi |
Iroquois Community School 1836 East Touhy Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018 | K-8 | 2.2 mi |
Algonquin Middle School, Des Plaines, IL 767 East Algonquin Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016 | 6-8 | 0.5 mi |
Maine West High School 1755 South Wolf Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018 | 9-12 | 1.2 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 847 S 3rd Ave
Tax History
Tax History for 847 S 3rd Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$6,072
—
$32,000
10%
2023
$6,072
3%
$28,999
—
2022
$5,878
-10%
$28,999
6%
2021
$6,539
—
$27,268
—
2020
$6,553
1%
$27,268
-10%
2019
$6,493
40%
$30,298
40%
2018
$4,623
1%
$21,642
—
2017
$4,573
-5%
$21,642
—
2016
$4,824
13%
$21,642
17%
2015
$4,253
1%
$18,566
—
2014
$4,191
3%
$18,566
—
2013
$4,057
1%
$18,566
-23%
2012
$4,013
—
$24,079
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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847 S 3rd Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016 (MLS# 12599914) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 847 S 3rd Avenue is currently listed for $220,000 and was received on March 28, 2026. Want to learn more about 847 S 3rd 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.