9761 Elm Terrace — Des Plaines, IL 60016
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▼ $20,000
Des Plaines, IL 60016

9761 Elm Terrace

$649,900
5 beds · 3 baths · 2,925 sqft
$20,000 below original 32 days on market $11,917/yr taxes
01About this home

Nestled on a private drive, Five Oaks at Elms Terrace offers the perfect retreat. Ideally set on over three-quarters of an acre in unincorporated Cook County, this home is surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant blooms, creating a peaceful oasis you'll never want to leave. Inside, you'll find five spacious bedrooms and two and a half baths. Welcome guests as you entertain in the bright living room with gas fireplace & rich hardwood floor and transition to dinner in the separate dining room with a huge picture window looking out on the gardens and yard. The gourmet kitchen is a chef's delight featuring Shaker-style cabinets, Quartzite counters, newer professional grade appliances, and a stainless steel farmhouse sink. The main floor family room is a great space to relax and take in the serene views offering an entire wall of windows. The main floor hosts the luxurious primary suite, complete with a cozy sitting area or future walk-in closet, an adjacent bath with Jacuzzi tub & shower for ultimate comfort, and main-floor laundry. An additional main-floor bedroom offers flexibility-ideal as a guest room or a quiet home office. Upstairs, three bedrooms feature stunning bamboo flooring, adding a touch of natural elegance and a full bath with double bowl vanity. The home boasts two inviting fireplaces, perfect for cozy evenings, and a finished basement that provides extra living space for entertainment, with a dedicated storage room and cedar closet. Step outside and take in the tranquility of your expansive grounds with Illinois Master Gardener-designed perennial gardens and raised bed vegetable gardens, two generous storage sheds, fruit trees, national park-sized firepit, and brick paver patio perfect for entertaining, while still enjoying the convenience of nearby shopping and dining. For commuters and travelers, this peaceful location offers easy highway access, metra stops, and only a 15-minute drive to the airport. This property truly combines privacy, nature, and modern convenience just a short distance from Chicago. Come experience the serenity for yourself!

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$649,900
List price
2,925
Square feet
5
Bedrooms
2 full / 1 half
Bathrooms
1955
Year built
0.77 ac
Lot size
2.5
Garage spaces
$11,917
Annual taxes
Detached Single
Style
32
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Natural GasForced AirSep Heating Systems - 2+
Cooling
Central Air
Appliances
RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerStainless Steel Appliance(s)Range Hood
Parking
ConcreteGarage Door OpenerGarage OwnedAttachedGarage
Construction
Vinyl SidingBrick
Equipment
Sump PumpBackup Sump Pump;
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
This home EElementary schoolHHigh school
E Elementary school
Apollo Elementary School
Des Plaines, IL
📍136 mi🚗353 min
M Middle school
Gemini Junior High School
Des Plaines, IL
H High school
Maine East High School
Des Plaines, IL
📍1.3 mi🚗3 min🚶30 min
  • Kickin Burgers & Wings 0.3 mi
  • Subway 0.3 mi
  • Cid's Ma Mon Luk 0.3 mi
  • Twin Dragon 0.4 mi
  • Omega Restaurant & Bakery 0.4 mi
  • BBQ Garden 0.4 mi
  • Shell 0.3 mi
  • Mobil Mart 0.3 mi
  • 7-Eleven 0.9 mi
  • Joong Boo Market 0.9 mi
  • Lina's Filipino Marketplace 1.0 mi
  • Masala Indo-Pak Grocers 1.0 mi
  • Dee Park 0.5 mi
  • Community Park West 1.1 mi
  • Sesquicentennial Park 1.2 mi
  • Ballard Point Park 1.2 mi
  • Golf Mill Park 1.3 mi
  • Countryside Lane Park 1.3 mi
  • Kung Fu Tea 0.9 mi
  • W Coffee & Tea 1.0 mi
  • Dunkin' 1.0 mi
  • Dunkin' 1.1 mi
  • Starbucks 1.2 mi
  • Dunkin' 1.3 mi
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06History

Every event we have for this address, straight from the MLS.

May 18, 2026
Price reducedThis listing
Compass
$649,900
−$20,000
May 18, 2026
SoldThis listing
$625,000
Mar 27, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
Compass
$669,900
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
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Listed by Compass · David Schwabe · 847-636-6747
MLS data provided through MLS GRID · MRED MLS · MLS# MRD12587825
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