$485,000

beds

bath

half bath

1,640

square ft

1155 E Walnut Avenue

Des Plaines, Illinois 60016

Closed / MLS #12398001 / Single Family / Des Plaines

Listing information updated 8/5/2025 at 2:03pm

From the moment you spot its Cape Cod gables and welcoming brick walkway, 1155 E Walnut Ave stands apart-seamlessly fusing charm with smart-home convenience. Open the keyless front door and sunlight sweeps across refinished hardwood floors, leading you to a chef-caliber kitchen where slate-finish GE appliances sparkle against thick granite counters and a built-in wine rack practically begs you to uncork and unwind. Just off the main living area, a sun-splashed three-season room blurs the line between indoors and out-perfect for spring mornings with coffee, summer evenings with a good book, or crisp autumn nights under string lights. The open living-and-dining layout keeps everyone connected-ideal for lively dinner parties, Sunday-morning pancakes, or a quiet movie night. Newly redesigned baths blend timeless tile with polished fixtures, while the finished lower level flexes to fit your life: a focused home office by day, Peloton studio at dawn, or a game room after dark. Comfort comes standard thanks to a newer high-efficiency furnace, water heater, Ecobee thermostat, and smart locks-so temperature, security, and peace of mind are always at your fingertips. Slide open the back door and summer unfolds in a generous, privacy-fenced yard: morning coffee on the patio, evening barbecues beneath leafy trees, and plenty of space for kids or pups to roam. The oversized two-car garage is the hobbyist's dream, complete with a lofted mezzanine that keeps gear organized and holiday decor out of sight yet close at hand. Set on a tree-lined street just minutes from parks, downtown Des Plaines cafes, Metra trains, and major expressways, this one-of-a-kind home offers the warmth of yesterday, the technology of tomorrow, and the lifestyle you've been searching for today. Discover Walnut Avenue's best-kept secret-fall in love and move right in.

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Cape Cod

Exterior Type:

Aluminum Siding,Brick

Basement:

Partially Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

71-80 Years

Parking Type:

Garage - Concrete,Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,640

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Acreage:

0.1873

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

13x22 - Main

Dining Room:

11x13 - Main

Kitchen:

10x13 - Main

Family Room:

21x20 - Basement

Primary Bedroom:

13x18 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

13x18 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

10x12 - Main

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Work Room:

10x14 - Basement Level

Utility Room-Lower Level:

22x14 - Basement Level

Enclosed Porch:

12x13 - Main Level

Laundry:

N/A Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$6,119

Tax Year:

2023

Location

Zip Code:

60016

City:

Des Plaines

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

62, 207

Elementary School:

Forest Elementary School

Middle School:

Algonquin Middle School

High School:

Maine West High School

Architecture Style:

Cape Cod

Exterior Type:

Aluminum Siding,Brick

Basement:

Partially Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

71-80 Years

Parking Type:

Garage - Concrete,Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,640

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Acreage:

0.1873

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

13x22 - Main

Dining Room:

11x13 - Main

Kitchen:

10x13 - Main

Family Room:

21x20 - Basement

Primary Bedroom:

13x18 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

13x18 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

10x12 - Main

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Work Room:

10x14 - Basement Level

Utility Room-Lower Level:

22x14 - Basement Level

Enclosed Porch:

12x13 - Main Level

Laundry:

N/A Level

Tax Amount:

$6,119

Tax Year:

2023

Zip Code:

60016

City:

Des Plaines

County:

Cook

School District(s):

62, 207

Elementary School:

Forest Elementary School

Middle School:

Algonquin Middle School

High School:

Maine West High School

Listing Office: Charles Rutenberg Realty of IL

Listing Office Phone: 630.929.1100

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1155 E Walnut Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016 is a single family home which sold for $485,000. 1155 E Walnut Avenue features 3 Beds, 1 Bath, 1 Half Bath. This single family home has been listed on @properties Christie's International Real Estate since June 19th, 2025 and was built in 1948. Nearby schools include Forest Elementary School, Algonquin Middle School, and Maine West High School. The nearest transit stops include Des Plaines Metra Metra Union Pacific Northwest line.