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$512,000

1486 Van Buren Ave

Des Plaines, IL
Contingent
5
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2,729
Square Feet
0.17
Lot Size (acres)
1924
Year Built
39
Days On Market

Listing Information

Listing Updated
10/02/2026
Listed By
Grace Miller · Compass, 8474469600
MLS#
12768817
Source
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Status
Contingent

Facts & Features

Location

Community Information

Address
1486 Van Buren Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
City
Des Plaines
County
Cook
Zip Code
60018

Architecture

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2
Year Built
1924
Style
Bungalow, Queen Anne
Building Area
2,729 sq. ft.
Foundation
Block
Roof
Asphalt
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
3
Parking Features
Garage Door Opener, Garage, Detached, Concrete

Features & Amenities

Interior Features
Pantry
Appliances
Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Range
Community Features
Sidewalks, Curbs, Park
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Forced Air, Natural Gas

Property Features

Lot Size
0.17 Acres
Sewer
Public Sewer

Square Footage

Total
2,350 sq. ft.

Tax & Financial Information

List Price
$512,000
Annual Taxes
$7,983

Schools

75/100
Central Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05 · 0.5 mi
Assigned school for this home
City
Des Plaines
Students
282
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
62% White · 25% Hispanic / Latino · 6% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
37%
Phone
(847) 824-1575
56/100
Maine West High School
High · Grades 09–12 · 1.2 mi
Assigned school for this home
City
Des Plaines
Students
2,059
Student body
45% White · 38% Hispanic / Latino · 11% Asian
Free/reduced lunch
35%
Phone
(847) 827-6176
79/100
Iroquois Community School
Elementary · Grades KG–08 · 1.5 mi
City
Des Plaines
Students
479
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 6 reviews
Student body
57% White · 19% Hispanic / Latino · 18% Asian
Free/reduced lunch
22%
Phone
(847) 824-1308
77/100
Franklin Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05 · 1.5 mi
City
Park Ridge
Students
561
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
76% White · 10% Asian · 8% Hispanic / Latino
Free/reduced lunch
5%
Phone
(847) 318-4390
56/100
Forest Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05 · 0.9 mi
City
Des Plaines
Students
657
Student body
39% White · 37% Hispanic / Latino · 16% Asian
Free/reduced lunch
44%
Phone
(847) 824-1380
56/100
North Cook Young Adult Academy
High · Grades 06–12 · 1.6 mi
City
Des Plaines
Students
25
Student body
36% Black · 36% Hispanic / Latino · 16% White
Free/reduced lunch
44%
Phone
(847) 803-3707
55/100
South Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05 · 0.7 mi
City
Des Plaines
Students
253
Student body
59% Hispanic / Latino · 27% White · 9% Asian
Free/reduced lunch
55%
Phone
(847) 824-1566
55/100
North Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05 · 1 mi
City
Des Plaines
Students
442
Student body
35% Hispanic / Latino · 28% White · 22% Asian
Phone
(847) 824-1399

School ratings are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to change. Attendance boundaries are for reference only — contact the school or district directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Historical Data

Price History

DateEventPrice
09/24/2026Listed for sale$512,000

Listed by Grace Miller · Compass · 8474469600

Listing information provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS. Copyright 2026, Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED). All rights reserved.

Last Updated: October 2, 2026 at 12:03 AM | Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) | MLS#: 12768817

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