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$269,796$277 / ft²
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 93How 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

1609 HOWARD AVE

DES PLAINES, IL 60018
3
Beds
1
Baths
975 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
2,714 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1965
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$270K
$252K low$287K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,963 (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.$21,000 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$18,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$20,998
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$210,000

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.34
1
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.

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
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.06
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached

Transaction History(1)

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
South Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Iroquois Community SchoolA
Middle · Grades KG–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Maine West High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi

District: Des Plaines Community Consolidated School District 62

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

1609 Howard 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 82% of homes in Des Plaines 60018
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Cook County
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Cook County
  • Newer than 74% of homes 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
$154K$803K

This home is worth more than 18% 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$269,796
CheaperTypical $370,000Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$277
CheaperTypical $278Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Living area975 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,251 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Lot size2,714 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Year built1965
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 74% of homes nearby

How 1609 Howard Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDes Plaines 60018Cook County
Estimated valuepricier than$269,79618% of homes34% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$27748% of homes61% of homes
Living areabigger than975 ft²14% of homes11% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,714 ft²6% of homes5% of homes
Year builtnewer than196574% of homes59% of homes

About 1609 Howard Ave

How much is 1609 Howard Ave, Des Plaines, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1609 Howard Ave, Des Plaines, IL is $269,796 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $252,202 to $287,390. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 1609 Howard Ave, Des Plaines, IL?

1609 Howard Ave, Des Plaines, IL has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 975 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 1609 Howard Ave, Des Plaines, IL built?

1609 Howard Ave, Des Plaines, IL was built in 1965, making it 61 years old. It is a modern home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1609 Howard Ave, Des Plaines, IL?

1609 Howard Ave, Des Plaines, IL is assigned to South Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Iroquois Community School (middle), rated A; Maine West High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Des Plaines Community Consolidated School District 62. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1609 Howard 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 18% of them ($269,796 against a typical $370,000), its price per square foot is higher than 48% of them ($277 against a typical $278), it is bigger than 14% of them (975 ft² against a typical 1,251 ft²), its lot is bigger than 6% of them (2,714 ft² against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 74% of them (1965 against a typical 1959). Measured against all of Cook County, it is worth more than 34% 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 1609 Howard Ave, Des Plaines, IL?

The 2023 property tax bill for 1609 Howard Ave, Des Plaines, IL was $3,963. The county assessed it at $21,000.

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