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
775 Lee Street Des Plaines, IL Beautiful three-story townhouse within walking distance to downtown Des Plaines, Metra, sh...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,758 sq.ft.	$475,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.1% Traditional cash on cash: 2.5% Airbnb Rental Income: $1749 Traditional Rental Income: $2867 Airbnb ROI: -1.1% Traditional ROI: 2.5%
2609 Eisenhower Drive Des Plaines, IL Immaculately Clean, Custom-Built Oasis on a 60 x 167 ft Lot! Step inside this stunning 3,2...	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%
183 Eli Court Des Plaines, IL This beautiful tri-level townhome is located in Lot 6 at Insignia Glen 2, a new developmen...	3 beds \| 4 baths \| 1,882 sq.ft.	$495,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.17% Traditional cash on cash: 3.71% Airbnb Rental Income: $1749 Traditional Rental Income: $3525 Airbnb ROI: -1.17% Traditional ROI: 3.71%
1689 S Elm Street Des Plaines, IL Beautifully Updated Home in Perfect Condition! Welcome to this stunning fully updated home...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,400 sq.ft.	$435,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.4% Traditional cash on cash: 3.8% Airbnb Rental Income: $1749 Traditional Rental Income: $2652 Airbnb ROI: 0.4% Traditional ROI: 3.8%
1470 Oxford Road Des Plaines, IL Welcome to this beautiful, all-brick custom home nestled on a quiet street. Boasting 5 spa...	5 beds \| 4 baths \| 3,551 sq.ft.	$849,900	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 1.99% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $3939 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 1.99%
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%
9388 Bay Colony Drive unit: 1S #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	$219,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.26% Traditional cash on cash: 4.53% Airbnb Rental Income: $1590 Traditional Rental Income: $2026 Airbnb ROI: 0.26% Traditional ROI: 4.53%
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%
9001 Golf Rd #5B Des Plaines, IL Discover this bright and spacious 2-bedroom, 1-bath condo located in the secure and well-m...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,000 sq.ft.	$225,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.18% Traditional cash on cash: 4.51% Airbnb Rental Income: $1590 Traditional Rental Income: $1845 Airbnb ROI: 1.18% Traditional ROI: 4.51%
1582 Pennsylvania Avenue Des Plaines, IL Welcome to Des Plaines! Freshly painted and move-in ready, this charming 3-bedroom, 2.5-ba...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,344 sq.ft.	$314,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.9% Traditional cash on cash: 4.85% Airbnb Rental Income: $1749 Traditional Rental Income: $2438 Airbnb ROI: 0.9% Traditional ROI: 4.85%
365 Graceland Avenue unit: 205A #205A Des Plaines, IL Large and open corner unit with great updates! Light filled unit with newer wood flooring ...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,512 sq.ft.	$335,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.32% Traditional cash on cash: 2.94% Airbnb Rental Income: $1590 Traditional Rental Income: $2476 Airbnb ROI: -1.32% Traditional ROI: 2.94%
9396 Landings Lane unit: 301 #301 Des Plaines, IL Introducing "The James" at The Landings, a luxury, new construction condo development loca...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| N/A	$379,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.72% Traditional cash on cash: 4.53% Airbnb Rental Income: $1590 Traditional Rental Income: $2496 Airbnb ROI: 0.72% Traditional ROI: 4.53%
356 W Millers Road Des Plaines, IL Beautifully Maintained Split-Level Home in a Prime Des Plaines Location!This inviting resi...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,112 sq.ft.	$485,995	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.17% Traditional cash on cash: 3.11% Airbnb Rental Income: $1749 Traditional Rental Income: $2761 Airbnb ROI: -0.17% Traditional ROI: 3.11%
1374 Jefferson Street Des Plaines, IL Exceptional opportunity in a prime Des Plaines location! This single-family split-level ho...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,023 sq.ft.	$309,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.11% Traditional cash on cash: 4.18% Airbnb Rental Income: $1749 Traditional Rental Income: $2162 Airbnb ROI: 1.11% Traditional ROI: 4.18%
905 Center Street unit: 208 #208 Des Plaines, IL WELCOME TO 905 CENTER ST UNIT 208 - SPACIOUS, CLEAN & BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED Come see this...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,400 sq.ft.	$337,500	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.27% Traditional cash on cash: 3.84% Airbnb Rental Income: $1590 Traditional Rental Income: $2439 Airbnb ROI: -0.27% Traditional ROI: 3.84%
866 Clark Lane Des Plaines, IL Beautifully renovated from top to bottom, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home offers modern finish...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,261 sq.ft.	$519,999	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.86% Traditional cash on cash: 3.32% Airbnb Rental Income: $1749 Traditional Rental Income: $2467 Airbnb ROI: 0.86% Traditional ROI: 3.32%
9407 Ironwood Lane Des Plaines, IL Welcome to this very well-maintained, light-filled home! This Duplex features a spacious l...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,550 sq.ft.	$367,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.66% Traditional cash on cash: 3.89% Airbnb Rental Income: $1749 Traditional Rental Income: $2381 Airbnb ROI: 0.66% Traditional ROI: 3.89%
508 Crestwood Avenue Des Plaines, IL This is it! Too many updates to list... Copper plumbing, updated electric, kitchen, bath, ...	3 beds \| 1 baths \| N/A	$389,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.41% Traditional cash on cash: 3.18% Airbnb Rental Income: $1749 Traditional Rental Income: $1917 Airbnb ROI: 1.41% Traditional ROI: 3.18%
886 E Thacker Street Des Plaines, IL Beautiful solid-brick ranch featuring 2 bedrooms and 1 bath on the main level, plus an add...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,446 sq.ft.	$359,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.63% Traditional cash on cash: 4.48% Airbnb Rental Income: $1590 Traditional Rental Income: $2437 Airbnb ROI: 0.63% Traditional ROI: 4.48%
9396 Landings Lane unit: 202 #202 Des Plaines, IL Introducing "The James" at The Landings, a luxury, new construction condo development loca...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| N/A	$324,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.35% Traditional cash on cash: 5.8% Airbnb Rental Income: $1590 Traditional Rental Income: $2496 Airbnb ROI: 1.35% Traditional ROI: 5.8%
2945 S Scott Street Des Plaines, IL Welcome to this beautifully maintained 4,308 sq. ft. home, offering 4 bedrooms, 4 full bat...	3 beds \| 4 baths \| 2,154 sq.ft.	$599,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.28% Traditional cash on cash: 3.55% Airbnb Rental Income: $1749 Traditional Rental Income: $3413 Airbnb ROI: -0.28% Traditional ROI: 3.55%
1445 Everett Avenue Des Plaines, IL Welcome to this beautifully maintained all brick around, 3-bedroom, 2-bath, one-owner home...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,939 sq.ft.	$450,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.72% Traditional cash on cash: 4.04% Airbnb Rental Income: $1749 Traditional Rental Income: $2670 Airbnb ROI: 0.72% Traditional ROI: 4.04%
390 S Western Avenue unit: 511 #511 Des Plaines, IL Rarely available corner unit with peaceful courtyard views and an exceptional open concept...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| N/A	$375,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.39% Traditional cash on cash: 4.03% Airbnb Rental Income: $1590 Traditional Rental Income: $2417 Airbnb ROI: 0.39% Traditional ROI: 4.03%
8802 Briar Court unit: 3A #3A Des Plaines, IL Top-Floor, Sun-Drenched Condo in Prime Des Plaines Location! Welcome Home to this beautifu...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,250 sq.ft.	$208,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.17% Traditional cash on cash: 5.84% Airbnb Rental Income: $1590 Traditional Rental Income: $1858 Airbnb ROI: 2.17% Traditional ROI: 5.84%
664 E Oakton Street Des Plaines, IL COZY BEAUTIFUL HOME, READY-TO-MOVE IN CONDITION, GREAT LOCATION, GATED WIDE SIDE DRIVE CAN...	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,073 sq.ft.	$379,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.02% Traditional cash on cash: 3.07% Airbnb Rental Income: $1749 Traditional Rental Income: $2001 Airbnb ROI: 1.02% Traditional ROI: 3.07%
1325 PERRY Street unit: 606 #606 Des Plaines, IL Wow - Just Listed - Sunny Southeast Exposures from Your Top Floor - Corner Condo - Solid R...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,490 sq.ft.	$299,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.21% Traditional cash on cash: 6.12% Airbnb Rental Income: $1590 Traditional Rental Income: $2519 Airbnb ROI: 1.21% Traditional ROI: 6.12%
793 Timothy Lane Des Plaines, IL EXCEPTIONAL SUPER CLEAN & MOVE IN READY 3 BEDROOM 2.5 BATH BRICK SPLIT-LEVEL.SOME OF THE A...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,400 sq.ft.	$474,999	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.17% Traditional cash on cash: 2.58% Airbnb Rental Income: $1749 Traditional Rental Income: $2490 Airbnb ROI: -0.17% Traditional ROI: 2.58%
9416 Meadow Lane Des Plaines, IL Say Home sweet Home this bright and spacious fully updated quad-level duplex with NO HOA F...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,625 sq.ft.	$389,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.19% Traditional cash on cash: 4.04% Airbnb Rental Income: $2004 Traditional Rental Income: $2523 Airbnb ROI: 1.19% Traditional ROI: 4.04%
9396 Landings Lane unit: 306 #306 Des Plaines, IL Introducing "The James" at The Landings, a luxury, new construction condo development loca...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| N/A	$299,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.64% Traditional cash on cash: 5.7% Airbnb Rental Income: $1590 Traditional Rental Income: $2000 Airbnb ROI: 2.64% Traditional ROI: 5.7%
887 Ingram Place Des Plaines, IL Discover this inviting residence located in the highly desirable and rapidly appreciating ...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,900 sq.ft.	$550,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.28% Traditional cash on cash: 3.13% Airbnb Rental Income: $2004 Traditional Rental Income: $2944 Airbnb ROI: 0.28% Traditional ROI: 3.13%

Real Estate investment in Des-plaines, IL

There are 61 properties for sale in the city of Des Plaines . The median list price in Des Plaines is $377,450 and the average price per square foot is $216. In March 2026, the average monthly cash on cash return in Des Plaines is 3.00%. The average monthly rental income in Des Plaines is $1,786.

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

There are 61 investment properties available for sale in Des-plaines.

In 2026, the best neighborhood to buy investment property is Des Plaines.

The ROI for Long-Term is higher than the Short-Term in Des-plaines with average rental income of $1,786.

Your search for investment property begins and ends here

Investment Property for Sale in Des Plaines, IL

775 Lee Street

Des Plaines, IL

3 beds | 3 baths | 1,758 sq.ft.

$475,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -1.1%

Traditional cash on cash: 2.5%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1749

Traditional Rental Income: $2867

Airbnb ROI: -1.1%

Traditional ROI: 2.5%

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%

183 Eli Court

Des Plaines, IL

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

$495,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -1.17%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.71%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1749

Traditional Rental Income: $3525

Airbnb ROI: -1.17%

Traditional ROI: 3.71%

1689 S Elm Street

Des Plaines, IL

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,400 sq.ft.

$435,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.4%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.8%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1749

Traditional Rental Income: $2652

Airbnb ROI: 0.4%

Traditional ROI: 3.8%

1470 Oxford Road

Des Plaines, IL

5 beds | 4 baths | 3,551 sq.ft.

$849,900

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 1.99%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $3939

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 1.99%

1394 Carol Lane

Des Plaines, IL

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%

9388 Bay Colony Drive unit: 1S #1S

Des Plaines, IL

2 beds | 1 baths | N/A

$219,900

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.26%

Traditional cash on cash: 4.53%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1590

Traditional Rental Income: $2026

Airbnb ROI: 0.26%