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1638 Oakwood AvenueDes Plaines, IL 60016

Single Family · 5 Beds · 2 Full Baths · 2,216 Sq. ft.
$399,000 Active

1638 Oakwood Avenue Overview

Time on Site:
17 days
Visits:
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This expanded bungalow has been refreshed inside and out and is located within 2 blocks of the vibrant, expanding Downtown area of Des Plaines. The home features 5 bedrooms and 2 full baths. 2 first floor bedrooms and a full bath makes living on either level convenient. The home features refreshed kitchen and baths, new flooring, and a full unfinished dry basement. There is also crawl space access under the porch outside the home with a sump pump. The exterior of the home has been renewed with new roof, hardy board siding, and paint. Electric upgraded. The full front-porch and backyard deck makes it easy for outdoor living and entertainment. The backyard has a big 2 car garage with carport and/or covered porch, with alley access and extra parking.

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1638 Oakwood Avenue Facts & Features

  • Type Single Family
  • Sq. ft. 2,216
  • Price/Sq.ft. $180

Details

General

Association/HOA

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None

School Information

  • School District: 207
  • Elementary School: Central Elementary School
  • Middle Or Junior School: Chippewa Middle School
  • High School: Maine West High School

Building Information

  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1921

Location/Region

  • County Or Parish: Cook
  • MLS Area Major: Des Plaines
  • Township: Maine

Community/Development

  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Tax Information

  • Tax Annual Amount: $5,410.87
  • Tax Year: 2024

General Information

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Parcel Number: 09211000120000
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Special Listing Conditions: None

Interior

Building Information

  • Approx. Total Finished SqFt.: 2216
  • Basement SqFt.: 1582
  • Disability Access: No
  • Total SqFt.: 2216
  • Unfinished Basement SqFt.: 1582
  • Upper SqFt.: 920

Parking Information

  • Garage Spaces: 2

Beds/Baths

  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Bedrooms Possible: 5

Building Interior

  • Fireplace Location: Living Room

General Information

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Cooling: None
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Heating: Steam, Baseboard
  • Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Living Area: 2216
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Water Heater-Gas
  • Rooms Total: 9

Exterior

Parking Information

  • Parking Features: Off Alley, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • Parking Total: 2

Lot Information

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 50x150
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Waterfront/View

  • Waterfront: No

Building Exterior/Construction

  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Construction Materials: Block
  • Roof: Asphalt

General Information

  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Room Information

Room: Laundry

  • Level: Basement
  • Dimensions: 10X9

Room: Bedroom 2

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 15X11

Room: Bedroom 4

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 11X10

Room: Deck

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 15X13

Room: Dining Room

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 15X7

Room: Enclosed Porch

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 38X10

Room: Foyer

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 5X5

Room: Kitchen

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 12X11

Room: Living Room

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 24X17

  • Level: N/A

  • Level: N/A

  • Level: N/A

  • Level: N/A

  • Level: N/A

Room: Family Room

  • Level: N/A

Room: Bedroom 3

  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 12X12

Room: Bedroom 5

  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 11X11

Room: Den

  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 8X7

Room: Master Bedroom

  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 20X11

1638 Oakwood Avenue Neighborhood

Community

60016 (Des Plaines) Demographics

42
Median Age
5,565
Population Density (per sq. mile)
50%
College Educated
$67,404
Estimated Median Income
15,812
Estimated Total Home Owners
7,538
Estimated Total Renters
68% / 32%
Estimated Owner / Renter Divide
3
Estimated Average Household Size
Community data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc.

Schools

School data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc. School ratings are based on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being the highest rating and 1 being the lowest rating.

1638 Oakwood Avenue Monthly Cost

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1638 Oakwood Avenue Market Data

Based on the last 30 days in this zip code

$377,707
Average List Price
$283
Average Price per Square Foot
67
Properties Sold
47
Average Days on Market
186
Properties for Sale
Calculations provided by Reliance Network

1638 Oakwood Avenue History

Date Event Value Agent
6/19/2026Source: MRED Status Change
Active
6/13/2026Source: MRED Added to Database
June 13, 2026
8/14/2025Source: MRED Status Change
Closed
6/29/2025Source: MRED Status Change
Contingent
6/14/2025Source: MRED Status Change
Active
6/9/2025Source: MRED Added to Database
June 09, 2025