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526 N 3rd Avenue

Des Plaines, IL 60016

$725,000 $3,056/Mo

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Overview

Bed

Bath

3,000

Sqft

0.23

Acre(Lot)

Description

Exceptional custom home offering approximately 3,000 sq ft of beautifully maintained living space with 4 spacious bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms in a desirable Des Plaines location! This impressive residence combines comfort, functionality, and outstanding entertainment space both inside and out. From the moment you enter, you'll appreciate the quality craftsmanship featuring solid oak doors, generous room sizes, and thoughtful upgrades throughout. The updated kitchen showcases elegant quartz countertops, ample cabinetry, and a spacious dining area perfect for everyday living and hosting gatherings. New carpet throughout all bedrooms adds warmth and comfort, while the expansive layout provides flexibility for families, guests, home offices, and recreation. The fully finished basement is truly an entertainer's dream, complete with a pool table, craps table, pull-down weight set, and additional living space ideal for game nights, workouts, or relaxing with family and friends. Multiple TVs are also included, including the kitchen/dining area TV, exercise room TV, and upstairs bedroom TV. Step outside and enjoy your own private backyard retreat featuring an above-ground pool with a new pool liner and filter system, perfect for summer entertaining. Additional exterior upgrades include gutter guards, a sunscreen awning, shutter screens on all entry doors, and security screens on all first-floor windows for added comfort and peace of mind. This one-of-a-kind property offers an incredible combination of space, quality updates, included amenities, and resort-style living. Conveniently located near parks, schools, shopping, dining, and major expressways, this is a rare opportunity to own a truly move-in ready home with exceptional value! Directions to home: From Wolf Road, go east on Berkshire to 3rd Ave, go south on 3rd Ave to the end of the cul-de-sac.

Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $725,000

AD Id : 79448098

MLS Id : MRD12633262

Beds : 4

Lot Size : 0.23 Acre

Living Area Size : 3,000

Year Built : 1990

Garage : 2

County : Cook

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Features

Bedroom Information

Total Bedroom: 4 Room Types: No additional rooms

Bathroom Information

Total Baths: 4 Full Baths: 3 Half Baths: 1

Room Information

Rooms Total: 8

Interior Features

Walk-In Closet(s) Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood, Humidifier Laundry Features: Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink
Flooring Information

Flooring: Hardwood Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
Heating & Cooling

Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air Cooling: Central Air WaterSource: Lake Michigan

Building Information

Year Built: 1990
Pool Features

Private Pool: Above Ground

Lot Information

Lot Dimensions: 9809 Lot Acres: 0.225 Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre

Property Information

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

Listing Price Information

Original List Price:$725000

Tax Information

Annual Tax: $12322.15 Tax Year: 2024 Parcel Number: 09081020180000 Tax Exemption: Homeowner

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Parking Information

Total Parking: 2 Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

Garage Information

Garage Space: 2

Homeowners Association Information

Included Fees: None

School Information

Elementary School: Cumberland 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: If coming from Central, go south on Wolf Road. If coming from Rt 12, go north on Wolf Road. From Wolf Road, go east on Berkshire to 3rd Ave, go south on 3rd Ave to the end of the cul-de-sac.

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