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609 Forest Edge Lane

Des Plaines, IL 60016

$699,000 $2,947/Mo

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Overview

0.00

Acre(Lot)

Description

** MOTIVATED SELLER of an inherited family property **VALUE IN THE LAND** Attention builders, developers and investors! Here's your chance to capitalize on an approved lot division - a total of 1.8 acres - in the vibrant community of Des Plaines. *** Currently Zoned R-1 (potential for re zoning to R2, or R3). Discussions with the city includes possibility of resubdivision into 24-26 multifamily units or 8-10 townhomes. Property is being sold (1.88 acres) as either land or a detached single-family home. *** The home is located 250-300 feet off Ballard Road where IDOT installed a drainage system in 2021. *** Please see surveys and floodplain info under Addtl Info. *** Half of property in 500-year flood zone (which is of no significance) and half in 100-year flood zone *** Owners have ne ver had any water for 50 years of ownership. With convenient access to the 294 expressway, you're just moments away from O'Hare International Airport and Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, the Des Plaines River Trail and Big Bend Lake. This property is nestled in a wooded area, offering a variety of possibilities. It can be partitioned for two single-family homes, or be transformed into new residential homes or townhomes. This is a fantastic opportunity for the next owner providing a lot of flexibility. With two PIN numbers, part of the land can be partitioned, allowing for full development potential - both lots or just one. A quick 4-minute drive to downtown Des Plaines and the Des Plaines Metra train station. Maine East and West are options for High School. Don't miss out-this property is also available as a single-family home.

Property Details

Property Type : Land

Price : $699,000

AD Id : 76988669

MLS Id : MRD12589954

Lot Size : 0.00 Acre(Lot)

County : Cook

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Features

Water Source

Heating: Natural Gas

Cooling: Window Unit(s) show

WaterSource: Municipal Water

Lot Information

Lot Dimensions: 330X241X299X260 Lot Acres: 1.88 Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres

Property Information

Property Type: Land Sub Type: Land

Listing Price Information

Original List Price:$775000

Tax Information

Annual Tax: $15418 Tax Year: 2024 Parcel Number: 09164020390000 Tax Exemption: Homeowner,Senior

Parking Information

Asphalt, Side Driveway, Other

School Information

Elementary School: North Elementary School Junior High School: Chippewa Middle School Senior High School: Maine East High School
Utility Information

Electric to Site, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Nearby, Water Available Sewer: Septic Tank Water Source: Municipal Water
Location Information

City: Des Plaines Direction: From I-294, Take Exit 49 - Dempster St, Turn right on S Wolf Rd., Turn right on E Ballard Rd., Turn right onto Forest Edge Ln

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MLS: MRED #12589954 LISTED BY: Karla Koziura, Baird & Warner 847-491-1855 SOURCE: Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) (Listings courtesy of Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) as distributed by MLS GRID)