$375,000

beds

bath

1,800

square ft

1561 E Walnut Avenue

Des Plaines, Illinois 60016

Name: 1561 E Walnut Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Price: 375000 USD
Availability: InStock

New / MLS #12538341 / Single Family / Des Plaines

Listing information updated 2/7/2026 at 6:04am

Welcome to 1561 Walnut - a classic Craftsman-style bungalow with an easy blend of vintage character and everyday comfort. The home still shows off the details people love from this era - warm hardwood floors, original trim, and beautiful glass accents - while offering thoughtful updates in the kitchen and bath for today's lifestyle. The main level feels bright and inviting, with comfortable living and dining spaces that make the home feel larger than expected. The screened front porch gives you a true "sit and stay a while" spot for morning coffee or summer evenings, and the extra-deep backyard provides plenty of room to play, garden, entertain, or simply unwind. The full basement is clean, dry, and wide-open - a great opportunity for storage now and future finishing later. The upper level also provides additional usable square footage that can be adapted to fit a variety of needs, such as an extra bedroom, work, play, or hobby space. All of this in a walkable Des Plaines location - close to the train, parks, shopping, restaurants, and well-regarded schools. A charming home with room to grow - welcome to Walnut Street.

See it in person

Open House

11:00am - 1:00pm Sunday, February 8th, 2026 2/8/26

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Full Features

Architecture Style:

Bungalow

Exterior Type:

Vinyl Siding

Basement:

Partially Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,800

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Acreage:

0.155

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

17x12 - Main

Dining Room:

12x15 - Main

Kitchen:

12x11 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

10x11 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

10x10 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

10x10 - Main

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Recreation Room:

33x12 - Basement Level

Bonus Room:

50x24 - Second Level

Laundry:

12x10 - Basement Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$5,029

Tax Year:

2024

Location

Zip Code:

60016

City:

Des Plaines

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

62, 207

Elementary School:

Central Elementary School

Middle School:

Chippewa Middle School

High School:

Maine West High School

Architecture Style:

Bungalow

Exterior Type:

Vinyl Siding

Basement:

Partially Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,800

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Acreage:

0.155

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

17x12 - Main

Dining Room:

12x15 - Main

Kitchen:

12x11 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

10x11 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

10x10 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

10x10 - Main

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Recreation Room:

33x12 - Basement Level

Bonus Room:

50x24 - Second Level

Laundry:

12x10 - Basement Level

Tax Amount:

$5,029

Tax Year:

2024

Zip Code:

60016

City:

Des Plaines

County:

Cook

School District(s):

62, 207

Elementary School:

Central Elementary School

Middle School:

Chippewa Middle School

High School:

Maine West High School

Listing Office: Starting Point Realty, Inc.

Listing Office Phone: 847.348.1154

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1561 E Walnut Avenue

Des Plaines, Illinois 60016