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American Star Realty
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Real Estate Brokerage in Des Plaines
About American Star Realty
American Star Realty is a real estate brokerage listed in Des Plaines, Illinois, in Chicago's northwest suburbs. The firm has not added a description of its services to this profile, so the listing confirms its name, its brokerage status and its location near O'Hare and the surrounding Cook County communities.
When you contact American Star Realty, ask which suburbs and Chicago neighborhoods its agents cover, whether it handles single-family homes, condominiums or rentals, and which agent would manage your file. Ask how the office communicates with clients and what support it provides during inspections and closing.
What the data says about Des Plaines
Fast-rising market
In dollars, the typical Des Plaines home gained about $23,138 in the last twelve months, roughly $1,928 a month.
Many listings nearby
63 other listed real estate professionals work within 25 miles of Des Plaines, 1 of them in Des Plaines itself. The map and the list further down sort them by distance.
Location
Des Plaines, Illinois
Local time
1:32 AMDes Plaines · Central Time · Tuesday, October 13
No published office hours. If this is your listing, you can send your hours.
Home values in Des Plaines
Typical home$358K
1-year+6.9%
5-year+32.8%
Typical rent$2,058
Zillow’s index estimates the middle-of-the-market home in Des Plaines at around $358,473 (August 2026). Over twelve months the typical value rose sharply, by 6.9%, against a 5.3% rise for Illinois as a whole. The five-year change stands at +32.8%. Des Plaines sits 20% above the Illinois typical value of $297,573. Renters pay around $2,058 per month for a typical unit, +5.6% versus last year.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index and Observed Rent Index, August 2026. More on the Des Plaines market
Profile details
| Name | American Star Realty |
|---|---|
| Profile type | Real Estate Brokerage |
| Primary market | Des Plaines, Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| Social media followers | 20 |
| License regulator | Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation |
| Time zone | Central Time |
| Last reviewed | October 13, 2026 |
Communities around Des Plaines
| Community | Distance | Typical home | 1 year | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Prospect, IL | 3.6 mi | $453,639 | +7.4% | 1 |
| Glenview, IL | 5.5 mi | $697,923 | +10.4% | 1 |
| Arlington Heights, IL | 6.3 mi | $495,520 | +8.9% | 4 |
| Skokie, IL | 7.7 mi | $433,130 | +7.7% | 1 |
| Winnetka, IL | 9.2 mi | $1,940,311 | +13.9% | 1 |
| Glencoe, IL | 9.5 mi | $1,681,872 | +14.9% | 1 |
| Elmhurst, IL | 9.7 mi | $642,280 | +8.4% | 1 |
| Evanston, IL | 9.9 mi | $493,385 | +8.5% | 1 |
Questions about American Star Realty
Where is American Star Realty located?
American Star Realty is listed in Des Plaines, Illinois (Cook County).
Which nearby communities have listed professionals?
Mount Prospect (3.6 mi, 1 listing), Glenview (5.5 mi, 1 listing), Arlington Heights (6.3 mi, 4 listings), and Skokie (7.7 mi, 1 listing).
What does a typical home cost in Des Plaines?
About $358,473 in August 2026 (Zillow Home Value Index), +6.9% versus a year earlier; typical rent is $2,058 a month.
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