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$499,900

1211 Des Plaines River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018
4 Beds2 Baths0 sqft7 days
1211 Des Plaines River Road·Des Plaines, IL 60018
4Bedrooms
2Bathrooms
0Sq Ft
1916Year Built
About This Home

Historic charm fills this 4 bed, 1.5 bath home formerly owned by the first Mayor of Des Plaines and President of the University of Chicago. Nestled on a nearly 1/4 acre lot full of mature landscaping, this estate offers a brick fireplace in the family room, four seasons room and formal dining room with custom millwork. The custom kitchen, featured in Better Homes and Gardens Magazine, offers a SubZero refrigerator, Thermador double oven and dishwasher and Meili 4-burner cooktop with a grill and deep fryer. All 4 bedrooms are on the second level including the primary bedroom with access to the balcony. The fenced backyard offers a large deck, fire pit and paver patio with a grilling station. Storage is abundant with a 3rd story attic, a shed with electrical and a 2-car finished garage with a heater, built-in storage and attic storage. Updated copper plumbing, 200 AMP service throughout (including the garage), and a sump pump flood control system add the finishing touch!

MLS# 12040908Listed July 18, 2024Residential
Property Details

Beds & Baths

Total Bedrooms4
Total Bathrooms2
Full Baths1
Half Baths1
Total Rooms9

Size & Structure

Living Area0 sqft
Garage Spaces2
Fireplaces1
Year Built1916
Lot Size129X156

Location

CountyCook
TownshipMaine
Zip Code60018

Financial

List Price$499,900
Annual Taxes (2023)$10,189
Monthly Tax Est.$849
Parcel #09213010170000
Interior Features

Appliances

MicrowaveRangeRefrigerator

Flooring

HardwoodCarpet

Heating

Natural GasForced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Basement

UnfinishedStorage SpaceFull

Fireplace

Wood Burning
Exterior & Lot

Construction

CedarFiber Cement

Roof

Asphalt

Exterior Features

BalconyOutdoor GrillFire Pit

Patio & Porch

DeckPatio
Utilities & Parking

Water Source

Lake Michigan

Electric

200+ Amp Service

Parking

Garage Door OpenerHeated GarageOn SiteGarage OwnedDetachedOwnedGarage
HOA & Community

HOA Includes

None

Community Features

SidewalksStreet LightsStreet Paved
Schools
Elementary
Central Elementary School
District: 62
Middle School
Chippewa Middle School
District: 62
High School
Maine West High School
District: 207
Tax & Financial
Annual Taxes
$10,189
Tax Year 2023
Monthly Tax Est.
$849
per month
Property Location

1211 Des Plaines River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018Cook County

$499,900
1211 Des Plaines River Road
4 bd2 ba0 sqft
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IL License 475.178467 · (847) 810-8438

Quick Facts
7 days on market
2-car garage
1 fireplace
129X156
$10,189/yr taxes
$3,476
estimated monthly payment
Principal & Interest
$2,627/mo
Property Tax
$849/mo
$499,900
20% — $99,980
3%50%
6.875%
3%12%
Loan Amount
$399,920
Down Payment
$99,980

* Estimated payment only. Actual rates, taxes, and insurance may vary. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Listed by
Starting Point Realty Inc
Agent: Mary Salata
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