Homes for sale - 974 S 2nd AVE, Des Plaines, IL 60016

$450,000

$399,000 12.8%

Est. payment - /mo

4 Beds

2 Baths

1,682 SqFt

UPDATED:

Key Details

Sold Price $450,000

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached Single

Listing Status Sold

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,682 sqft

Price per Sqft $267

MLS Listing ID 12346455

Sold Date 05/30/25

Style Cape Cod

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 2

Year Built 1948

Annual Tax Amount $6,249

Tax Year 2023

Lot Size 7,000 Sqft

Lot Dimensions 50X140

Property Sub-Type Detached Single

Property Description

**MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED. BEST & FINAL DUE MONDAY, 4/28/25 AT NOON CST** Welcome to this delightful Cape Cod-style home that blends vintage character with modern updates for today. From the inviting front porch & arched entryways to the sunfilled interior, this home is full of warmth and charm. On the main floor, you'll fall in love with the remodeled Kitchen, featuring crisp white cabinetry, sleek backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a classic farm sink, and a window overlooking the park...perfect for keeping an eye on the kids while they play. The Kitchen has granite countertops & large breakfast bar with an open concept into the Dining Area, with room for the whole family to gather. The gracious Living Room, complete with a bayed window & built-ins, is the ideal setting for movie nights & quiet evenings in. A versatile Home Office or 4th Bedroom and a stylish, updated Full Bathroom complete the first floor. Upstairs, the spacious Primary Suite is your private retreat, offering a Walk-In Closet and room for a home office if desired. Two additional bedrooms boast charm and character, and the remodeled full bathroom is a showstopper with subway tile, a sleek glass shower door, marble hex tile flooring, and a handsome vanity. The Walk-Out Basement is full of potential...currently used as a home gym and workshop, but easily transformable into additional living space. Right off of the Kitchen, is a French door onto the fabulous screened-in porch, overlooking the fenced backyard...a perfect spot to relax and entertain. Extras abound, including hardwood floors throughout, many newer windows, a 1.5-car garage with an expanded driveway (great for basketball games!), a large yard with a firepit for summer nights, and a flower bed ready for your summer planting. Perennial blooms surround the property making it a true standout on a lovely block. All of this next door to an awesome newer tot lot, where the kids play & families gather. A prime location...close to downtown, shopping, dining, and amenities you'll enjoy for years to come. Don't miss your chance to call this charming home your own!

Location

State IL

County Cook

Area Des Plaines

Rooms

Basement Unfinished, Exterior Entry, Full

Interior

Interior Features 1st Floor Bedroom

Heating Natural Gas

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Hardwood

Equipment CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump

Fireplace N

Appliance Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)

Laundry Laundry Chute, Sink

Exterior

Garage Spaces 1.5

Community Features Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights

Roof Type Asphalt

Building

Building Description Brick, No

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Lake Michigan, Public

Level or Stories 2 Stories

Structure Type Brick

New Construction false

Schools

Elementary Schools Forest Elementary School

Middle Schools Algonquin Middle School

High Schools Maine West High School

School District 62 , 62, 207

Others

HOA Fee Include None

Ownership Fee Simple

Special Listing Condition List Broker Must Accompany

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Listed by Paula Joyce of @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with Christine Bong of Baird & Warner

Oleg Komarnytskyy

Broker

+1(847) 737-5037 | ok@komarrealestate.com

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