856 Margret Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016 - Photo 1

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$370,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
1 Full Bath
1,126 Sq. Ft.

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Property Description

Lovingly and tastefully maintained 1926 house with original crown molding, woodwork and doorplates. This home has the charm of a nearly 100 year old house with the central air and efficiencies for today's living. Breakfast nook addition has windows on three sides showing incredibly beautiful back yard with statuary, water fountain and a variety of planting beds. Open second floor upstairs can be configured for 3 separate spaces. Full dry basement has lots of room for storage and work/utility areas. Located in Westfield Gardens neighborhood in mature tree lined street. Close to downtown amenities - theatre, shopping, restaurants, library, METRA/PACE and 294/90 highways. Award winning Des Plaines Park District Prairie Lakes is nearby withinside gym, workout center, lap and therapy pools along with outdoor walking path, adventure golf, soccer and volleyball fields. House is sold As Is.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 856 Margret St

General

Sold For: $370,000
Taxes: $6,245 (2023)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12431602
Added to Site: 165 day(s) ago

Interior

Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3

Additional Information

Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access

Parking

Total Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Asphalt, Off-Street, On Site, Owned
Parking On-Site: Yes

Location

Area: Des Plaines
County: Cook
Driving Directions: Between Thacker and Oakwood, west of Graceland

School Information

School District: 62
Midd School District: 62

Community

Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air

Utilities

Water: Lake Michigan

Structural Information

Construction: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
Square Feet: 1,126
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1925
Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
Lot Dimensions: 40 x 185

Financial Considerations

Assessment Year: 1925
Tax Amount: $6,245
Tax Year: 2023

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Property ID: 9201030240000

Listed by Keller Williams ONEChicago
Sold by Baird & Warner

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Schools

Schools serving 856 Margret St

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	0.8 mi
Algonquin Middle School, Des Plaines, IL 767 East Algonquin Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016	6-8	0.6 mi
Maine West High School 1755 South Wolf Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018	9-12	1.2 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 856 Margret St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

9/03/2025

Sold

$370,000

2.78%

MLS

8/02/2025

Listed

$360,000

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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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