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$291,000

  • Sold
  • Closed
  • Single Family
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1,363 Sq. Ft.
  • 1 Car Garage
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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 for 847 S 3rd Ave

General

  • Sold For: $291,000
  • Taxes: $6,219 (2024)
  • Status: Closed
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12599914
  • Added to Site: 62 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Fireplace: Yes

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
  • Driving Directions: Dempster/Thacker to Third Ave south to home

School Information

  • School District: 62
  • Midd School District: 62
  • 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

  • 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

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Special Conditions: Court Approval Required
  • Property ID: 9201010650000

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Sold by Your House Realty

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Schools serving 847 S 3rd 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-50.7 mi
Iroquois Community School
1836 East Touhy Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018
K-82.2 mi
Algonquin Middle School, Des Plaines, IL
767 East Algonquin Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016
6-80.5 mi
Maine West High School
1755 South Wolf Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018
9-121.2 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 847 S 3rd Ave

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/11/2026
Sold
$291,000
32.27%
MLS
3/28/2026
Listed
$220,000
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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.

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847 S 3rd Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016 (MLS# 12599914) is a Single Family property that was sold at $291,000 on May 11, 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.