Des Plaines' historic showcase blocks — vintage character homes near downtown
View Available Homes Call (847) 738-1884The Silk Stocking District is the prettiest history lesson in Des Plaines — the showcase blocks near downtown where the city's early professional class built its finest homes. Foursquares, Victorians and big front porches, all within a walk of the Metra, the library and the downtown restaurant row.
Recent activity tells the story of demand for character: a median around $550,000 for restored homes, with entry opportunities like the current $375,000 listing for buyers willing to polish original details themselves.
Character sells: restored homes have recently traded around $541K–$560K, while project homes enter in the high $300s. Inventory is scarce — these homes pass between admirers.
The signature stock — tall ceilings, woodwork, front porches.
Fully updated vintage homes at the top of the market.
Original-condition homes in the high $300s for the brave and handy.
The district sits near downtown Des Plaines, served by CCSD 62 and feeding Maine Township D207 high schools — verify by address. School boundaries in the northwest suburbs can vary block by block — always verify your specific address with the district office before purchasing.
Walk to the Metra, downtown Des Plaines dining, the Choo Choo restaurant, and the riverfront — this is the city's most walkable historic pocket. Explore our full Des Plaines guide →
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