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1220 S River Road

Des Plaines, IL 60018

$369,777 $1,558/Mo

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Overview

Bed

Bath

1,600

Sqft

0.24

Acre(Lot)

Description

Charming, classic, historic character and endless potential come together in this brick bungalow home. Built in 1922, this property welcomes you with a spacious front porch perfect for relaxing and enjoying the beauty of the 200+ year old oak tree that anchors the front yard. Inside, you'll find original hardwood floors, a large sun-filled living room, separate formal dining room, and a generously sized kitchen that functions well today while offering exciting possibilities for future updates. The walk-in pantry is full of charm and ready for your creative vision. The main level features 2 bedrooms and a full bathroom, while the the second floor includes an additional bedroom, abundant storage space, and an unfinished rear section ready for expansion ideas, studio space, home office pote ntial, or additional living area. Enjoy the weather from the enclosed and screened back porch overlooking the large backyard-ideal for gardening, entertaining, or simply enjoying the outdoors. Improvements include: Furnace 2008, Water heater 2008, driveway 2012, washer dryer 2013, roof 2016. Plus, FEMA installed directed check valve system 2013. This is a rare opportunity to own a home filled with timeless character, architectural charm, and room to make it truly your own in a convenient Des Plaines location. Near most everything including nature, transportation, shopping, entertainment, restaurants and award winning schools. Don't wait or you will be too late. See it and make this your home today.

Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $369,777

AD Id : 78462068

MLS Id : MRD12638160

Beds : 3

Lot Size : 0.24 Acre

Living Area Size : 1,600

Year Built : 1922

Garage : 2

County : Cook

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Features

Bedroom Information

Total Bedroom: 3 Room Types: Bonus Room, Utility Room-Lower Level, Storage, Enclosed Porch, Other Room

Bathroom Information

Total Baths: 1 Full Baths: 1

Room Information

Rooms Total: 7

Interior Features

1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath Roof: Asphalt Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer Laundry Features: In Unit

Roofing Information

Asphalt
Flooring Information

Flooring: Hardwood Construction Materials: Brick
Heating & Cooling

Heating: Steam, Radiator(s) Cooling: Window Unit(s) WaterSource: Lake Michigan

Building Information

Year Built: 1922

Lot Information

Lot Dimensions: 199x54 Lot Acres: 0.24 Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre

Property Information

Property Type: Residential Style: Bungalow Sub Type: Detached Single Type Detached: 2 Stories

Listing Price Information

Original List Price:$369777

Tax Information

Annual Tax: $8627.08 Tax Year: 2024 Parcel Number: 09213000400000 Tax Exemption: None

Parking Information

Total Parking: 2 Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Tandem, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Garage Information

Garage Space: 2

Homeowners Association Information

Included Fees: None

School Information

Elementary School: Central Elementary School Junior High School: Chippewa Middle School Senior High School: Maine West High School
Utility Information

Sewer: Public Sewer Water Source: Lake Michigan
Location Information

City: Des Plaines Direction: West side of River Rd S of Algonquin to property. Driveway parking available (pull in back and turn around to avoid backing onto River Rd or park on VanBuren.

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MLS: MRED #12638160 LISTED BY: Joseph Marella, Keller Williams ONEChicago 312-216-2422 SOURCE: Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) (Listings courtesy of Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) as distributed by MLS GRID)