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$449,900

1409 5th Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018
2 Beds3 Baths1,814 sqft9 days
1409 5th Avenue·Des Plaines, IL 60018
2Bedrooms
3Bathrooms
1,814Sq Ft
1955Year Built
About This Home

Adorable 2+ beds (additional bedrooms in basement), 2.1 Bath home located in a sought after neighborhood of Des Plaines and move-in ready for the 2025-2026 school year. Welcome to this charming and beautifully maintained home offering flexibility, warmth, and modern updates. This residence is perfect for anyone looking for space and style. Step into a cozy foyer that opens to a bright and spacious living room, complete with gleaming hardwood floors, a cozy fireplace, and stunning plantation shutters that fill the room with natural light. The updated kitchen features crisp white cabinetry, light, pretty countertops, and a coffee bar for your morning routine. New stainless steel stove and dishwasher (2023) add a sleek, modern touch. Adjacent is a separate dining room-ideal for entertaining. Previously used as a third bedroom, this space could easily be converted back if needed. You will fall in love with the large, airy sunroom/three-season room, newly updated with wood plank vinyl flooring and a 2023 mini-split AC unit, offering views of the beautifully landscaped yard. The main floor offers two comfortable bedrooms, including a primary bedroom with a private half bath. A full hall bath is conveniently located for guests and family. The basement is finished and includes a family room, exercise room, two additional rooms that can be used as bedrooms or offices, a large walk-in closet, utility room, kitchenette and a full bathroom. The use of space is amazing. The previous owners remodeled the home. New hardwood floors on 1st floor, 220 electrical service, air conditioner mini split in sunroom, garage ceiling reinforced, and attic storage added. Roof, windows, water heater, furnace, siding & downspouts (x-large) house & garage have all been replaced within the last 14 years. Updates include brand new stove (2023), dishwasher (2023), washer and dryer (2023), battery backup sump pump (2023) and new wood plank vinyl flooring installed in sunroom and basement (2023). The location is incredible. Walk to all three schools, shopping, restaurants, easy access to interstate and all expressways making it convenient to get downtown and to all suburbs. 1.4 Miles to Metra and 4.8 miles to CTA Blue Line, 6.5 miles to O'Hare International Airport, 9 miles/14 minute drive to Woodfield Shopping Center and 14 miles to downtown Chicago. Please note no exemptions on the real estate taxes. This home will go quick. Don't wait!

MLS# 12424216Listed July 29, 2025ResidentialRanch
Property Details

Beds & Baths

Total Bedrooms2
Total Bathrooms3
Full Baths2
Half Baths1
Total Rooms10

Size & Structure

Living Area1,814 sqft
Garage Spaces2
Fireplaces1
Year Built1955
Lot Size0.167 acres

Location

CountyCook
TownshipMaine
Zip Code60018

Financial

List Price$449,900
Price / Sq Ft$248
Annual Taxes (2023)$8,436
Monthly Tax Est.$703
Parcel #09194140020000
Interior Features

Appliances

RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerDisposalHumidifier

Flooring

HardwoodLaminate

Heating

Natural GasForced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Basement

FinishedFull

Laundry

Sink

Fireplace

Gas Log
Exterior & Lot

Construction

Vinyl SidingBrick

Roof

Asphalt

Patio & Porch

Patio

Lot Features

Landscaped
Utilities & Parking

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Lake Michigan

Parking

AsphaltGarage Door OpenerOn SiteGarage OwnedDetachedGarage
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$0
Not Applicable

HOA Includes

None

Community Features

ParkCurbsSidewalksStreet LightsStreet Paved
Schools
Elementary
Forest Elementary School
District: 62
Middle School
Algonquin Middle School
District: 62
High School
Maine West High School
District: 207
Tax & Financial
Annual Taxes
$8,436
Tax Year 2023
Monthly Tax Est.
$703
per month
Price per Sq Ft
$248
per square foot
Property Location

1409 5th Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018 — Cook County

$449,900
$248 / sqft
1409 5th Avenue
2 bd3 ba1,814 sqft
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IL License 475.178467 · (847) 810-8438

Quick Facts
9 days on market
2-car garage
1 fireplace
0.167 acres
$8,436/yr taxes
$0 HOA (not applicable)
$3,067
estimated monthly payment
Principal & Interest
$2,364/mo
Property Tax
$703/mo
$449,900
20% — $89,980
3%50%
6.875%
3%12%
Loan Amount
$359,920
Down Payment
$89,980

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

Listed by
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Agent: Mary Kasch
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