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Homes for sale in Des Plaines.

There are 216 homes for sale in Des Plaines right now, with a median list price of $399,900. Every active listing below updates live from the MLS.

216
homes for sale
$400K
median list price
$250
median price / sq ft
114 days
avg. days on market
How the Des Plaines market is moving.
Closed MLS sales — last 12 months.
June 2025: 8989July 2025: 9292August 2025: 8181September 2025: 8282October 2025: 8080November 2025: 6363December 2025: 7474January 2026: 4545February 2026: 5555March 2026: 5656April 2026: 9292May 2026: 2626JunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
June 2025: $319K$319KJuly 2025: $317K$317KAugust 2025: $316K$316KSeptember 2025: $334K$334KOctober 2025: $370K$370KNovember 2025: $382K$382KDecember 2025: $351K$351KJanuary 2026: $350K$350KFebruary 2026: $339K$339KMarch 2026: $346K$346KApril 2026: $330K$330KMay 2026: $378K$378KJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
June 2025: 19d19dJuly 2025: 18d18dAugust 2025: 21d21dSeptember 2025: 18d18dOctober 2025: 36d36dNovember 2025: 25d25dDecember 2025: 21d21dJanuary 2026: 24d24dFebruary 2026: 46d46dMarch 2026: 44d44dApril 2026: 26d26dMay 2026: 49d49dJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
835 homes closed in Des Plaines over the last 12 months. Updated continuously from the MLS.

Active listings in Des Plaines.

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About the Des Plaines market.

Des Plaines is one of the communities dwello Home Group covers across Cook County and the broader Chicago and Northwest Indiana market. The listings on this page are pulled live from the MLS and refreshed continuously, so what you see is what's genuinely available right now.

Whether you're buying your first home, moving up, or selling, a local dwello agent can give you a real read on Des Plaines — pricing, neighborhoods, schools, and how fast homes are actually moving. Reach out any time; there's no pressure and no obligation.

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Des Plaines real estate questions.

How many homes are for sale in Des Plaines, IL?
As of May 2026, there are 216 active listings in Des Plaines, Illinois, plus 112 more under contract. The listings on this page update straight from the MLS, so they reflect current inventory.
What is the median home price in Des Plaines?
The median list price of active homes in Des Plaines is currently $399,900, or roughly $250 per square foot. Prices vary widely by neighborhood, size, and condition — browse the active listings above for live pricing.
Does dwello Home Group serve Des Plaines?
Yes. dwello Home Group is based in Chicago's south suburbs and Northwest Indiana and works with buyers and sellers across the wider region, including Des Plaines. Get in touch and we'll connect you with the right agent.
How fast do homes sell in Des Plaines?
Active listings in Des Plaines have been on the market an average of 114 days. 207 homes have closed there in the last 90 days. Well-priced homes in good condition tend to move noticeably faster than average.
How do I schedule a showing in Des Plaines?
Open any listing on this page and use the "Schedule a showing" button, or contact dwello Home Group directly. A local agent will set up the tour and walk you through every step — financing, offers, inspections, and closing.

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