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$248,486
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

1388 PROSPECT AVE

DES PLAINES, IL 60018
0
Baths
200 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1959
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$248K
$222K low$275K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$57 (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.$215 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$130
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$85
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$215
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$2,150

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.42
43
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
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.
62
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.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.9 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Miscellaneous (Residential)
CountyCook
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.01
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

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

E
Plainfield Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
M
Iroquois Community SchoolA-
Middle · Grades KG–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Maine West High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi

District: Maine Township High School District 207

Neighborhood · ZIP 60018These 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.51
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 100.45

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.29,675
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,751 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$78,484
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$94,969
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%

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How this home compares

1388 Prospect Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 91% of homes in Des Plaines 60018
  • Among the smallest lots in Des Plaines 60018

What homes are worth in Des Plaines 60018

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$159K$833K

This home is worth more than 9% of homes in Des Plaines 60018.

How it measures up in Des Plaines 60018

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Des Plaines 60018.

Estimated value$248,486
CheaperTypical $369,565Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Lot size200 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1959
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 50% of homes nearby

How 1388 Prospect Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDes Plaines 60018Cook County
Estimated valuepricier than$248,4869% of homes29% of homes
Lot sizebigger than200 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than195950% of homes51% of homes

About 1388 Prospect Ave

How much is 1388 Prospect Ave, Des Plaines, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1388 Prospect Ave, Des Plaines, IL is $248,486 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $222,320 to $274,652. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When was 1388 Prospect Ave, Des Plaines, IL built?

1388 Prospect Ave, Des Plaines, IL was built in 1959, making it 67 years old.

What schools serve 1388 Prospect Ave, Des Plaines, IL?

1388 Prospect Ave, Des Plaines, IL is assigned to Plainfield Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Iroquois Community School (middle), rated A-; Maine West High School (high), rated A. All sit in Maine Township High School District 207. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1388 Prospect Ave, Des Plaines, IL compare to other homes in Des Plaines 60018?

Among the 7,691 homes in Des Plaines 60018, it is worth more than 9% of them ($248,486 against a typical $369,565), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (200 ft² against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 50% of them (1959 against a typical 1959). Measured against all of Cook County, it is worth more than 29% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1388 Prospect Ave, Des Plaines, IL?

The 2023 property tax bill for 1388 Prospect Ave, Des Plaines, IL was $57. The county assessed it at $215.

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