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1211 S Des Plaines River Road Des Plaines, IL 60018
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Key Details
Sold Price $505,501
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,540 sqft
Price per Sqft $199
MLS Listing ID 12040908
Sold Date 10/16/24
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1916
Annual Tax Amount $10,188
Tax Year 2023
Lot Dimensions 129X156
Property Description
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!
Location
State IL
County Cook
Community Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Rooms
Basement Full
Interior
Interior Features Hardwood Floors, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Some Carpeting
Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Wood Burning
Fireplace Y
Appliance Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balcony, Deck, Patio, Brick Paver Patio, Outdoor Grill, Fire Pit
Parking Features Detached
Garage Spaces 2.0
View Y/N true
Roof Type Asphalt
Building
Story 3 Stories
Water Lake Michigan
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Central Elementary School
Middle Schools Chippewa Middle School
High Schools Maine West High School
School District 62, 62, 207
Others
HOA Fee Include None
Ownership Fee Simple
Special Listing Condition None
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Bought with Scott Curcio • Baird & Warner