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Last sold for $305,000 on Jun 4, 2021

172 N EAST RIVER RD

DES PLAINES, IL 60016
1,057 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2004
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.
Built 200418 units1,963–1,963 ft²
$7.5M
All units combinedThe sum of our current value estimates for every unit in the building — roughly what the whole building's homes are worth together.
$413K
Median unit valueThe middle unit value in this building by our estimate: half the units are worth more, half less.
$210
Median $/ft²The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.

-14.9%vs the Des Plaines ZIP median sale $/ft² ($247)

Sales Performance

$445K
Median sale (12 mo)The middle sale price among this building's units that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded deeds.
—
1-yr changeHow the building's median sale price over the last 12 months compares with the 12 months before that.
1
Sales (12 mo)Units in this building that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded arms-length deeds.
5.6%
Turnover (12 mo)The share of units that changed hands in the last 12 months. Around 4–6% a year is typical; much higher can signal investor churn or a wave of exits.
This building's own appreciationThe building's own appreciation: for every unit that sold twice (held over a year), we compute its yearly price change between the two sales and take the middle value. This is the cleanest read on how this specific building performs, because it compares each unit to itself.
-0.5%per yeartypical hold 9.8 yrsfrom 13 same-unit resales
Median sale price (yearly, all time)Every recorded arms-length sale in the building since records begin, grouped by year: the bars count sales and the line tracks the median price paid.MedianSales
20042008201020132014201720202026
Sale price per ft² (yearly, all time)The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.$/ft²
20042008201020132014201720202026

29 arms-length sales on record for this building.

Unit Mix & Floor PlansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.

Every unit: size vs estimated valueEvery unit in the building as one dot: across is its size, up is our current value estimate, and color is its bedroom count. Vertical columns of dots are recurring floor plans; the height spread within a column shows how much floor, view and condition move prices for the same layout.
$388K$409K$429K$450K1,963 ft²1,963 ft²1,963 ft²1,963 ft²1,963 ft²1,963 ft²
2 bd
2 bed
18 units
Recurring floor plansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.
2 bd · 3 ba · 1,963 ft²
15 units
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,963 ft²
3 units

Value DistributionHow the building's units spread across value ranges by our current estimates. A wide spread usually means big differences in size, floor or view.

$388K–$388K
1 unit
$401K–$401K
1 unit
$404K–$410K
6 units
$412K–$418K
3 units
$423K–$425K
4 units
$429K–$429K
1 unit
$446K–$450K
2 units

Ownership & Financing

Owner-occupiedThe share of units where the owner lives in the unit, per county records. The rest are second homes or rentals.67%
Company-ownedUnits owned through an LLC, trust, or other company — a rough proxy for investor ownership.0%
Typical owner tenureThe middle number of years since each unit last changed hands — how long the current owners have been in place.9.5 yrs
Cash purchases (5 yrs)The share of purchases in the last 5 years with no mortgage recorded. High cash share is common in second-home and investor buildings.0%
Avg. loan-to-valueAverage current loan balance against unit value across the building. Low numbers mean owners hold lots of equity — a sign of financial stability.55%
Median owner equityThe middle dollar amount of equity (value minus loans) unit owners hold in this building.$413,624
Median tax billThe middle annual property tax bill among the building's units.$7,299
Pre-foreclosure noticesUnits with an active pre-foreclosure or foreclosure notice on file.0

Recent SalesThe latest recorded arms-length sales in the building, newest first.

Unit RAug 4, 2026$445,000Unit LDec 22, 2021$336,000Unit BOct 15, 2021$358,000BuildingJun 4, 2021$305,000Unit TMay 11, 2021$310,000Unit JMay 22, 2020$281,000Unit KMay 21, 2018$263,000Unit HNov 27, 2017$238,000Unit QApr 4, 2017$266,000Unit JNov 23, 2015$240,000

Values are TopHap estimates, not appraisals. Sales, ownership and tax figures come from recorded county documents via ATTOM and can lag by several weeks.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,299 (2023)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$41,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,228
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$36,772
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$31,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$410,000

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.38
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
20
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
63
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
64
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
45
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Townhouse
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Modern
CountyCOOK
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2005
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.02
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
North Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.0 mi
H
Maine East High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi
M
Chippewa Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 mi

District: Maine Township High School District 207

Neighborhood · ZIP 60016These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.72
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.126
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.43

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.57,974
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,378 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$82,073
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$104,655
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

All UnitsEvery property record the county has at this street address, such as the units in a condo building. Prices shown are our estimates, not asking prices.

172 N East River Rd
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,963 ft²
$427K
172 N East River Rd
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,963 ft²
$405K
172 N East River Rd
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,963 ft²
$409K
172 N East River Rd # B
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,963 ft²
$404K
172 N East River Rd # C
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,963 ft²
$409K
172 N East River Rd Unit D
2 bd · 3 ba · 1,963 ft²
$410K
172 N East River Rd # F
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,963 ft²
$418K
172 N East River Rd # G
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,963 ft²
$388K
172 N East River Rd # H
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,963 ft²
$413K
172 N East River Rd Unit I
2 bd · 3 ba · 1,963 ft²
$412K
172 N East River Rd # J
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,963 ft²
$423K
172 N East River Rd # K
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,963 ft²
$429K
172 N East River Rd Unit L
2 bd · 3 ba · 1,963 ft²
$425K
172 N East River Rd Unit M
2 bd · 3 ba · 1,963 ft²
$401K
172 N East River Rd # O
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,963 ft²
$424K
172 N East River Rd # P
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,963 ft²
$410K
172 N East River Rd # Q
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,963 ft²
$425K
172 N East River Rd
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,963 ft²
$446K
172 N East River Rd
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,963 ft²
$406K
172 N East River Rd # U
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,963 ft²
$450K

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

About 172 N East River Rd

How many units are in 172 N East River Rd, Des Plaines, IL?

172 N East River Rd, Des Plaines, IL has 18 residential units across built in 2004, according to county assessor records.

What is a unit at 172 N East River Rd, Des Plaines, IL worth?

The median TopHap Estimate across the 18 units at 172 N East River Rd, Des Plaines, IL is $412,575. That works out to $210 per square foot. Units run from 1,963 to 1,963 square feet. Estimates are modelled from recorded sales and assessments, not appraisals.

Is 172 N East River Rd, Des Plaines, IL expensive for Des Plaines?

Units at 172 N East River Rd, Des Plaines, IL carry a median of $210 per square foot, 15% below the Des Plaines median of $247 per square foot.

How often do units sell at 172 N East River Rd, Des Plaines, IL?

1 units at 172 N East River Rd, Des Plaines, IL sold in the last 12 months, out of 29 recorded arms-length sales all time. That is a turnover rate of 5.6% of the building per year. The median sale over that period was $445K.

Have units at 172 N East River Rd, Des Plaines, IL appreciated?

Across 13 repeat sales of the same unit, 172 N East River Rd, Des Plaines, IL returned a median -0.5% per year. Because each pair is the same unit bought and sold, the figure is not distorted by which units traded. The median owner held for 9.8 years.

What floor plans does 172 N East River Rd, Des Plaines, IL have?

The most common plan at 172 N East River Rd, Des Plaines, IL is a 2-bedroom of 1,963 square feet, repeated 15 times, with a median estimate of $409,963. TopHap identifies 2 recurring plans in the building.

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