Real Estate Investment Properties for Sale in Des Plaines, IL

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Investment Property for Sale in Des Plaines, IL

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PROPERTY	DETAILS	SALE PRICE	INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE
430 S Western Avenue #601 Des Plaines, IL Our team invites you into 430 S Western Ave, Unit 601 - a top-floor home filled with natur...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,576 sq.ft.	$345,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.26% Traditional cash on cash: 4.11% Airbnb Rental Income: $1590 Traditional Rental Income: $2552 Airbnb ROI: -0.26% Traditional ROI: 4.11%
1365 Ashland Avenue #302 Des Plaines, IL This condo has everything you've been looking for! There is the convenient downtown locati...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,230 sq.ft.	$269,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.27% Traditional cash on cash: 4.85% Airbnb Rental Income: $1590 Traditional Rental Income: $2302 Airbnb ROI: 0.27% Traditional ROI: 4.85%
1578 Woodland Avenue #D Des Plaines, IL This bright and spacious townhouse offers a fantastic layout with room for everyone. The m...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,519 sq.ft.	$275,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.88% Traditional cash on cash: 6.78% Airbnb Rental Income: $1749 Traditional Rental Income: $2539 Airbnb ROI: 1.88% Traditional ROI: 6.78%
476 Alles Street #406 Des Plaines, IL Superb 4th floor. Remodeled and extremely well maintained 2-bedrooms 2 full ceramic bath, ...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,506 sq.ft.	$367,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.92% Traditional cash on cash: 2.97% Airbnb Rental Income: $1590 Traditional Rental Income: $2475 Airbnb ROI: -0.92% Traditional ROI: 2.97%
2609 Eisenhower Drive Des Plaines, IL Immaculately Clean, Custom-Built Oasis on a 60 x 167 ft Lot! Step inside this stunnin...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 3,200 sq.ft.	$749,900	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.09% Traditional cash on cash: 2.5% Airbnb Rental Income: $2004 Traditional Rental Income: $3291 Airbnb ROI: -0.09% Traditional ROI: 2.5%
1757 Farwell Avenue Des Plaines, IL Proposed New Construction home. Just under 5,000 sq. ft including finished basement. This ...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 3,850 sq.ft.	$1,195,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.13% Traditional cash on cash: 1.85% Airbnb Rental Income: $2004 Traditional Rental Income: $3397 Airbnb ROI: 0.13% Traditional ROI: 1.85%
184 N East River Road Des Plaines, IL This beautiful tri-level townhome is located in Lot 15 at Insignia Glen 2, a new developme...	3 beds \| 4 baths \| 1,882 sq.ft.	$474,990	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.08% Traditional cash on cash: 3.34% Airbnb Rental Income: $1749 Traditional Rental Income: $3233 Airbnb ROI: -1.08% Traditional ROI: 3.34%
182 Eli Court Des Plaines, IL MODEL UNIT AVAILABLE - LIMITED AVAILABILITY LEFT! Enjoy LOW HOA fees and a RARE layout fea...	3 beds \| 4 baths \| 1,882 sq.ft.	$493,400	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.16% Traditional cash on cash: 3.1% Airbnb Rental Income: $1749 Traditional Rental Income: $3233 Airbnb ROI: -1.16% Traditional ROI: 3.1%
185 Eli Court Des Plaines, IL The Townhomes at Insignia Glen 2 in Des Plaines offer a RARE OPPORTUNITY to own one of jus...	3 beds \| 4 baths \| 1,882 sq.ft.	$449,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.95% Traditional cash on cash: 3.72% Airbnb Rental Income: $1749 Traditional Rental Income: $3233 Airbnb ROI: -0.95% Traditional ROI: 3.72%
1689 S Elm Street Des Plaines, IL Beautifully Updated Home in Perfect Condition! Welcome to this stunning fully updated hom...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,400 sq.ft.	$439,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.39% Traditional cash on cash: 3.76% Airbnb Rental Income: $1749 Traditional Rental Income: $2652 Airbnb ROI: 0.39% Traditional ROI: 3.76%
1394 Carol Lane Des Plaines, IL Unique corner ranch in great location. Updated and great condition. This cozy house featur...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,116 sq.ft.	$589,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.03% Traditional cash on cash: 2.55% Airbnb Rental Income: $1590 Traditional Rental Income: $2523 Airbnb ROI: 0.03% Traditional ROI: 2.55%
1258 Brown Street #302 Des Plaines, IL Experience comfort and style in this fully renovated 2-bedroom, 1-bath condominium situate...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 950 sq.ft.	$239,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.03% Traditional cash on cash: 3.58% Airbnb Rental Income: $1590 Traditional Rental Income: $1711 Airbnb ROI: 1.03% Traditional ROI: 3.58%
9388 Bay Colony Drive #1S Des Plaines, IL DEAL FELL_BACK ON MARKET! Sharp remodelled unit features White cabinet kitchen w/granite c...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| N/A	$227,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.22% Traditional cash on cash: 4.36% Airbnb Rental Income: $1590 Traditional Rental Income: $2026 Airbnb ROI: 0.22% Traditional ROI: 4.36%
1928 Kennicott Court Des Plaines, IL Charming Home with Oversized 4-Car Garage - A Rare Find in Des Plaines! Welcome to 1928...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 3,258 sq.ft.	$689,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.54% Traditional cash on cash: 2.2% Airbnb Rental Income: $1749 Traditional Rental Income: $3029 Airbnb ROI: -0.54% Traditional ROI: 2.2%
8999 Kennedy Drive #1B Des Plaines, IL Welcome to this beautifully updated and move-in-ready 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom corner unit l...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,100 sq.ft.	$199,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.47% Traditional cash on cash: 4.67% Airbnb Rental Income: $1590 Traditional Rental Income: $1740 Airbnb ROI: 1.47% Traditional ROI: 4.67%
301 Lance Drive Des Plaines, IL STUNNING FULLY REMODELED, ALL BRICK RANCH WITH PRIVATE WOODED BACKYARD ~ COMPLETELY REMODE...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,203 sq.ft.	$544,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.06% Traditional cash on cash: 2.43% Airbnb Rental Income: $1749 Traditional Rental Income: $2477 Airbnb ROI: 0.06% Traditional ROI: 2.43%
505 E Forest Avenue Des Plaines, IL Welcome to Belle Forest - Stunning Semi-Custom Craftsman! This 4,000+ sq ft home features...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 4,066 sq.ft.	$800,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.71% Traditional cash on cash: 3.25% Airbnb Rental Income: $2004 Traditional Rental Income: $3376 Airbnb ROI: 0.71% Traditional ROI: 3.25%
8804 Golf Road #2F Des Plaines, IL Spacious two bedroom that offers a nice size kitchen, dinning room, nice size family room ...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| N/A	$170,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.98% Traditional cash on cash: 5.39% Airbnb Rental Income: $1590 Traditional Rental Income: $1689 Airbnb ROI: 1.98% Traditional ROI: 5.39%

Real Estate investment in Des-plaines, IL

There are 91 properties for sale in the city of Des Plaines . The median list price in Des Plaines is $379,900 and the average price per square foot is $236. In December 2025, the average monthly cash on cash return in Des Plaines is 4.00%. The average monthly rental income in Des Plaines is $2,476.

Des-plaines, IL Real Estate Investing: FAQs for Buyers, Sellers and Investors

There are 91 investment properties available for sale in Des-plaines.

In 2025, the best neighborhood to buy investment property is Des Plaines.

The ROI for Short-Term is higher than the Long-Term in Des-plaines with average rental income of $1,749.

Your search for investment property begins and ends here

Investment Property for Sale in Des Plaines, IL

430 S Western Avenue #601

Des Plaines, IL

2 beds | 2 baths | 1,576 sq.ft.

$345,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -0.26%

Traditional cash on cash: 4.11%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1590

Traditional Rental Income: $2552

Airbnb ROI: -0.26%

Traditional ROI: 4.11%

1365 Ashland Avenue #302

Des Plaines, IL

2 beds | 2 baths | 1,230 sq.ft.

$269,900

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.27%

Traditional cash on cash: 4.85%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1590

Traditional Rental Income: $2302

Airbnb ROI: 0.27%

Traditional ROI: 4.85%

1578 Woodland Avenue #D

Des Plaines, IL

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,519 sq.ft.

$275,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 1.88%

Traditional cash on cash: 6.78%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1749

Traditional Rental Income: $2539

Airbnb ROI: 1.88%

Traditional ROI: 6.78%

476 Alles Street #406

Des Plaines, IL

2 beds | 2 baths | 1,506 sq.ft.

$367,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -0.92%

Traditional cash on cash: 2.97%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1590

Traditional Rental Income: $2475

Airbnb ROI: -0.92%

Traditional ROI: 2.97%

2609 Eisenhower Drive

Des Plaines, IL

4 beds | 3 baths | 3,200 sq.ft.

$749,900

Airbnb cash on cash: -0.09%

Traditional cash on cash: 2.5%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2004

Traditional Rental Income: $3291

Airbnb ROI: -0.09%

Traditional ROI: 2.5%

1757 Farwell Avenue

Des Plaines, IL

4 beds | 4 baths | 3,850 sq.ft.

$1,195,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.13%

Traditional cash on cash: 1.85%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2004

Traditional Rental Income: $3397

Airbnb ROI: 0.13%

Traditional ROI: 1.85%

184 N East River Road

Des Plaines, IL

3 beds | 4 baths | 1,882 sq.ft.

$474,990

Airbnb cash on cash: -1.08%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.34%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1749

Traditional Rental Income: $3233

Airbnb ROI: -1.08%

Traditional ROI: 3.34%

182 Eli Court

Des Plaines, IL

3 beds | 4 baths | 1,882 sq.ft.

$493,400

Airbnb cash on cash: -1.16%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.1%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1749

Traditional Rental Income: $3233

Airbnb ROI: -1.16%