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$669,900

  • For Sale
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  • Single Family
  • 5 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 2,925 Sq. Ft.
  • 2.5 Car Garage
  • Updated 1 day ago
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Nestled on a private drive, Five Oaks at Elms Terrace offers the perfect retreat. Ideally set on over three-quarters of an acre in unincorporated Cook County, this home is surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant blooms, creating a peaceful oasis you'll never want to leave. Inside, you'll find five spacious bedrooms and two and a half baths. Welcome guests as you entertain in the bright living room with gas fireplace & rich hardwood floor and transition to dinner in the separate dining room with a huge picture window looking out on the gardens and yard. The gourmet kitchen is a chef's delight featuring Shaker-style cabinets, Quartzite counters, newer professional grade appliances, and a stainless steel farmhouse sink. The main floor family room is a great space to relax and take in the serene views offering an entire wall of windows. The main floor hosts the luxurious primary suite, complete with a cozy sitting area or future walk-in closet, an adjacent bath with Jacuzzi tub & shower for ultimate comfort, and main-floor laundry. An additional main-floor bedroom offers flexibility-ideal as a guest room or a quiet home office. Upstairs, three bedrooms feature stunning bamboo flooring, adding a touch of natural elegance and a full bath with double bowl vanity. The home boasts two inviting fireplaces, perfect for cozy evenings, and a finished basement that provides extra living space for entertainment, with a dedicated storage room and cedar closet. Step outside and take in the tranquility of your expansive grounds with Illinois Master Gardener-designed perennial gardens and raised bed vegetable gardens, two generous storage sheds, fruit trees, national park-sized firepit, and brick paver patio perfect for entertaining, while still enjoying the convenience of nearby shopping and dining. For commuters and travelers, this peaceful location offers easy highway access, metra stops, and only a 15-minute drive to the airport. This property truly combines privacy, nature, and modern convenience just a short distance from Chicago. Come experience the serenity for yourself!

Full Property Details for 9761 Elm Terrace

General

  • Price: $669,900
  • HOA FEE: $42/month
  • HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
  • Taxes: $11,916 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12587825
  • Updated: 4/2/2026
  • Added to Site: 7 day(s) ago

Rental Information

  • Complex Features: Street Lights, Street Paved

Interior

  • Basement: Partially
  • Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st-Floor Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace(s): Living Room, Basement, Wood-Burning, Gas Log
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathroom Features: Whirlpool

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 5

Additional Information

  • Equipment: Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump
  • Other Features: School Bus Service

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

Location

  • Area: Des Plaines
  • County: Cook
  • Township: Maine
  • Driving Directions: Golf and Potter. It is best to enter from just East of Potter on Golf. North On Elm, Private Rd

School Information

  • School District: 63
  • Elem School District: 63
  • Midd School District: 63
  • High School District: 207
  • Elementary School: Apollo Elementary School
  • Middle School: Gemini Junior High School
  • High School: Maine East High School
  • Private School: Maine East High School

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: Other
  • Mgmt. Company: Elms Garden Estates

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Lake Michigan

Structural Information

  • Model: Custom
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Partial
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Sub-Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
  • Square Feet: 2,925
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Remodeled/Updated: 2012

Manufactured Home

  • Model: Custom

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Shed(s)

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.774
  • Lot Size Range: .50 to .99 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 100 x 336
  • Lot Features: Landscaped

Financial Considerations

  • Association Fee: $500
  • Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1955
  • Tax Amount: $11,916.84
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple with Homeowners Association
  • Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
  • Property ID: 9103010240000

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Schools serving 9761 Elm Terrace

School Districts:Maine Township High School District 207, East Maine School District 63
NameGradesDistance
Apollo Elementary School, Des Plaines, IL
10100 Dee Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016
K-50.5 mi
Gemini Middle School
8955 North Greenwood Avenue, Niles, IL 60714
6-81.4 mi
Maine East High School
2601 Dempster St, Park Ridge, IL 60068
9-121.3 mi
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Price
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3/27/2026
Listed
$669,900
51.22%
MLS
6/04/2020
Sold
$443,000
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Tax History for 9761 Elm Terrace

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$11,472
—
$63,000
33%
2023
$11,472
5%
$47,499
—
2022
$10,879
-15%
$47,499
12%
2021
$12,770
2%
$42,491
—
2020
$12,483
18%
$42,491
-10%
2019
$10,598
-18%
$47,213
7%
2018
$12,922
36%
$44,118
—
2017
$9,489
-5%
$44,118
—
2016
$9,942
-17%
$44,118
2%
2015
$11,959
3%
$43,323
—
2014
$11,568
2%
$43,323
—
2013
$11,353
-10%
$43,323
-20%
2012
$12,577
—
$54,477
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9761 Elm Terrace, Des Plaines, IL 60016 (MLS# 12587825) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 9761 Elm Terrace is currently listed for $669,900 and was received on March 27, 2026. Want to learn more about 9761 Elm Terrace? 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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