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!
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$505,501
1211 S Des Plaines River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018
4beds
2,540sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1916
0.46 Acres Lot
$577,100 Zestimate®
$199/sqft
$4,424 Estimated rent
Home value
$577,100
$537,000 - $623,000
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Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
Mary Salata 847-348-1154,
Starting Point Realty Inc
Bought with:
Scott Curcio
Baird & Warner
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12040908
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds, Curtains/Drapes), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds, Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Second
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds, Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Second
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds, Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Second
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X14
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Other
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 250 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X10
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Island, Pantry-Closet), Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 360 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X18
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X17
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
- Basement: Unfinished,Storage Space,Full
- Attic: Full,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,540 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Owned, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony, Outdoor Grill, Fire Pit
Lot
- Size: 0.46 Acres
- Dimensions: 129X156
Details
- Additional structures: Outdoor Kitchen, Shed(s)
- Additional parcels included: 09213010180000
- Parcel number: 09213010170000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar, Fiber Cement
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1916
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Location
- Region: Des Plaines
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/16/2024 | Sold | $505,501+1.1%$199/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12040908 Report a problem | ||
| 10/9/2024 | Pending sale | $499,900$197/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12040908 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2024 | Contingent | $499,900$197/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12040908 Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2024 | Listed for sale | $499,900$197/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12040908 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.
Neighborhood: 60018
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Central Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Iroquois Community SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 9/10Maine West High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Central Elementary School
- Middle: Chippewa Middle School
- High: Maine West High School
- District: 62
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- 1211 S Des Plaines River Rd
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