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$399,000

974 2nd Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016
4 Beds2 Baths1,682 sqft13 days
974 2nd Avenue·Des Plaines, IL 60016
4Bedrooms
2Bathrooms
1,682Sq Ft
1948Year Built
About This Home

**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!

MLS# 12346455Listed April 25, 2025ResidentialCape Cod
Property Details

Beds & Baths

Total Bedrooms4
Total Bathrooms2
Full Baths2
Half Baths0
Total Rooms7

Size & Structure

Living Area1,682 sqft
Garage Spaces2
Year Built1948
Lot Size0.161 acres

Location

CountyCook
TownshipMaine
Zip Code60016

Financial

List Price$399,000
Price / Sq Ft$237
Annual Taxes (2023)$6,249
Monthly Tax Est.$521
Parcel #09201090240000
Interior Features

Appliances

RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerStainless Steel Appliance(s)

Flooring

Hardwood

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Basement

UnfinishedExterior EntryFull

Laundry

Laundry ChuteSink
Exterior & Lot

Construction

Brick

Roof

Asphalt

Patio & Porch

PorchScreenedPatio
Utilities & Parking

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Lake MichiganPublic

Parking

ConcreteOn SiteGarage OwnedDetachedGarage
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$0
Not Applicable

HOA Includes

None

Community Features

ParkCurbsSidewalksStreet Lights
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
$6,249
Tax Year 2023
Monthly Tax Est.
$521
per month
Price per Sq Ft
$237
per square foot
Property Location

974 2nd Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016 — Cook County

$399,000
$237 / sqft
974 2nd Avenue
4 bd2 ba1,682 sqft
VL
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IL License 475.178467 · (847) 810-8438

Quick Facts
13 days on market
2-car garage
0.161 acres
$6,249/yr taxes
$0 HOA (not applicable)
$2,618
estimated monthly payment
Principal & Interest
$2,097/mo
Property Tax
$521/mo
$399,000
20% — $79,800
3%50%
6.875%
3%12%
Loan Amount
$319,200
Down Payment
$79,800

* 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: Paula Joyce
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