# 196 Grove Avenue #B, Des Plaines, IL 60016 > **TL;DR:** 2bd/1ba condo, $267,900 ($233/sqft), built 1981, 1,150 sqft. > Fireplace, A/C, 1-car garage. Est. $1,770/mo. Listed 113 days. ## Property at a Glance | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | Price | $267,900 | | Price/sqft | $233 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 full | | Square Feet | 1,150 | | Year Built | 1981 | | Stories | 2 | | Garage | 1-car | | Property Type | Condo (Condominium) | | Status | Active Under Contract | | Days on Market | 113 | ## Estimated Monthly Costs | Category | Amount | |----------|--------| | Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $1,355 | | Estimated Insurance | $78 | | HOA | $337 | | **Total** | **$1,770** | ## Nearby Schools - **Elementary:** North Elementary School - **Middle:** Chippewa Middle School - **High:** Maine West High School ## Key Amenities - Fireplace - A/C - 1-car garage ## Property Highlights - Built in 1981 - 2 stories - 1 parking spaces - Fireplace ## Description ### Agent Description Nestled in a serene pocket of Des Plaines, 196 Grove Ave B strikes the perfect balance between quiet suburban bliss and urban accessibility. The bright, open living and dining area features fresh neutral paint and plush carpeting, all centered around a floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace with custom built-in shelving. Sliding glass doors open directly to your private, covered patio. The eat-in kitchen includes generous cabinet and counter space, a breakfast nook, and a greenhouse-style garden window that adds light and character. The oversized primary bedroom features a walk-in closet and a private dressing vanity connected to the full bathroom, while down the hall, the second bedroom offers a similarly generous footprint. A dedicated laundry/utility room adds everyday convenience, and the home includes a secure attached one-car garage with direct access through the building's main corridor, alongside a private storage room. The location brings together quiet outdoor recreation and easy regional access. Nature is right outside your door with access to Sesquicentennial Park, Big Bend Lake, surrounding forest preserves, and the Des Plaines River Trail system, while downtown Des Plaines' dining, shopping, and community events are all just minutes away. I-294, I-90, and O'Hare Airport are all a short drive from home, and the downtown Metra station is an easy walk. This home combines single-floor living, plenty of natural light, garage parking, extra storage, and private outdoor space, all within easy reach of everything Des Plaines has to offer. Select photos have been virtually staged. ## Location - **Address:** 196 Grove Avenue #B, Des Plaines, IL 60016 - **County:** Cook - **Neighborhood:** Rivers Edge - **Coordinates:** 42.051455, -87.882893 - **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=42.051455,-87.882893 ## Virtual Tour & Media - **Video Tour:** https://r3p.realtor360pro.com/sites/rvwyxqjb/unbranded ## Listing Agent - **Name:** Rachael Ivanovic - **Brokerage:** HomeSmart Connect Real Estate - **Broker Phone:** (847) 495-5000 - **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/196-Grove-Ave-Unit-B_Des-Plaines_IL_60016_M75498-14293?f=listhub&s=MREDIL&m=12700992&c=propsimple) ## Photos ![196 Grove Avenue #B - Photo 1](http://lh.rdcpix.com/47611ffd6415e3792c1e90b78c676b8el-f391744r.jpg) ![196 Grove Avenue #B - Photo 2](http://lh.rdcpix.com/47611ffd6415e3792c1e90b78c676b8el-f2770151457r.jpg) ![196 Grove Avenue #B - Photo 3](http://lh.rdcpix.com/47611ffd6415e3792c1e90b78c676b8el-f3878754109r.jpg) ![196 Grove Avenue #B - Photo 4](http://lh.rdcpix.com/47611ffd6415e3792c1e90b78c676b8el-f1374294637r.jpg) ![196 Grove Avenue #B - Photo 5](http://lh.rdcpix.com/47611ffd6415e3792c1e90b78c676b8el-f361559131r.jpg) ![196 Grove Avenue #B - Photo 6](http://lh.rdcpix.com/47611ffd6415e3792c1e90b78c676b8el-f2021502706r.jpg) ![196 Grove Avenue #B - Photo 7](http://lh.rdcpix.com/47611ffd6415e3792c1e90b78c676b8el-f1051792395r.jpg) ![196 Grove Avenue #B - Photo 8](http://lh.rdcpix.com/47611ffd6415e3792c1e90b78c676b8el-f3767617244r.jpg) ![196 Grove Avenue #B - Photo 9](http://lh.rdcpix.com/47611ffd6415e3792c1e90b78c676b8el-f2524449757r.jpg) ![196 Grove Avenue #B - Photo 10](http://lh.rdcpix.com/47611ffd6415e3792c1e90b78c676b8el-f1584181432r.jpg) ![196 Grove Avenue #B - Photo 11](http://lh.rdcpix.com/47611ffd6415e3792c1e90b78c676b8el-f2640591106r.jpg) ![196 Grove Avenue #B - Photo 12](http://lh.rdcpix.com/47611ffd6415e3792c1e90b78c676b8el-f2478684506r.jpg) ![196 Grove Avenue #B - Photo 13](http://lh.rdcpix.com/47611ffd6415e3792c1e90b78c676b8el-f2297880519r.jpg) ![196 Grove Avenue #B - Photo 14](http://lh.rdcpix.com/47611ffd6415e3792c1e90b78c676b8el-f2252726237r.jpg) ![196 Grove Avenue #B - Photo 15](http://lh.rdcpix.com/47611ffd6415e3792c1e90b78c676b8el-f4121450745r.jpg) ![196 Grove Avenue #B - Photo 16](http://lh.rdcpix.com/47611ffd6415e3792c1e90b78c676b8el-f3785679970r.jpg) ![196 Grove Avenue #B - Photo 17](http://lh.rdcpix.com/47611ffd6415e3792c1e90b78c676b8el-f3665983751r.jpg) ![196 Grove Avenue #B - Photo 18](http://lh.rdcpix.com/47611ffd6415e3792c1e90b78c676b8el-f2653267779r.jpg) ![196 Grove Avenue #B - Photo 19](http://lh.rdcpix.com/47611ffd6415e3792c1e90b78c676b8el-f2647142023r.jpg) ![196 Grove Avenue #B - Photo 20](http://lh.rdcpix.com/47611ffd6415e3792c1e90b78c676b8el-f2230160390r.jpg) ![196 Grove Avenue #B - Photo 21](http://lh.rdcpix.com/47611ffd6415e3792c1e90b78c676b8el-f134505288r.jpg) ![196 Grove Avenue #B - Photo 22](http://lh.rdcpix.com/47611ffd6415e3792c1e90b78c676b8el-f605292600r.jpg) ![196 Grove Avenue #B - Photo 23](http://lh.rdcpix.com/47611ffd6415e3792c1e90b78c676b8el-f605292600r.jpg) ![196 Grove Avenue #B - Photo 24](http://lh.rdcpix.com/47611ffd6415e3792c1e90b78c676b8el-f1743145828r.jpg) ![196 Grove Avenue #B - Photo 25](http://lh.rdcpix.com/47611ffd6415e3792c1e90b78c676b8el-f3130044417r.jpg) ![196 Grove Avenue #B - Photo 26](http://lh.rdcpix.com/47611ffd6415e3792c1e90b78c676b8el-f1540022381r.jpg) ![196 Grove Avenue #B - Photo 27](http://lh.rdcpix.com/47611ffd6415e3792c1e90b78c676b8el-f1712695291r.jpg) ![196 Grove Avenue #B - Photo 28](http://lh.rdcpix.com/47611ffd6415e3792c1e90b78c676b8el-f3747732294r.jpg) ![196 Grove Avenue #B - Photo 29](http://lh.rdcpix.com/47611ffd6415e3792c1e90b78c676b8el-f2478684506r.jpg) ![196 Grove Avenue #B - Photo 30](http://lh.rdcpix.com/47611ffd6415e3792c1e90b78c676b8el-f2021502706r.jpg) --- **MLS#:** 12700992 | **Updated:** 2026-10-25 **Source:** listhub *Copyright © 2026 Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.* [View on PropertySimple](https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/196-grove-avenue-des-plaines-il-60016-ec308667d49f407b8d360e4f8cc620ec) --- ## Structured Data ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "RealEstateListing", "@id": "https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/196-grove-avenue-des-plaines-il-60016-ec308667d49f407b8d360e4f8cc620ec#listing", "url": "https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/196-grove-avenue-des-plaines-il-60016-ec308667d49f407b8d360e4f8cc620ec", "name": "196 Grove Avenue #B, Des Plaines, IL 60016", "description": "Nestled in a serene pocket of Des Plaines, 196 Grove Ave B strikes the perfect balance between quiet suburban bliss and urban accessibility. 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