Welcome to this beautifully updated 3bedroom, 2bath split-level home, thoughtfully improved with modern finishes, European-inspired details, and numerous upgrades for added comfort and peace of mind. Step inside through the stylish European-style front door (2026) to a bright and inviting main level (2024) featuring beautiful hardwood floors and an open-concept layout perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The custom-remodeled kitchen (2024) offers stainless steel appliances, modern cabinetry, generous counter space, a reverse-osmosis water filtration system with connection to fridge, and flows seamlessly into the dining and living room areas. An electric fireplace adds warmth and ambiance, while modern blinds throughout complement the home's clean, contemporary style. From the kitchen, step directly into the spacious outdoor area-perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or enjoying summer gatherings. Upstairs, you'll find three comfortable bedrooms and a beautifully remodeled European-style full bathroom (2024) with sleek, contemporary finishes. The lower level offers additional living space with a spacious recreation/family room, a second full bathroom, and a generously sized laundry area with convenient access to the attached heated garage. A dry crawl space provides valuable additional storage. Major improvements include triple-pane windows (2026), a (2024) roof and gutters with downspouts, and a garage door (2024). The home is also equipped with an ADT alarm system, an exterior flood-control system for added peace of mind, and upgraded electrical capacity for connection to a manual backup generator. And the location is hard to beat! Just steps from beautiful Lake Opeka, enjoy scenic walking paths, playgrounds, golf, volleyball, sailing and boating activities, and nearby dining-all practically in your backyard. Move-in ready and extensively updated, this home offers the perfect combination of modern comfort, thoughtful improvements, functional living space, and an incredible location. Come see it and fall in love.
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$505,000
1241 Fargo Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
3beds
1,850sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1966
8,125 Square Feet Lot
$507,300 Zestimate®
$273/sqft
$3,406 Estimated rent
Home value
$507,300
$482,000 - $533,000
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Modern finishesEuropean-inspired detailsModern cabinetryThree comfortable bedroomsTriple-pane windowsGenerous counter spaceCustom-remodeled kitchen
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Listed by:
Aga Czechura 224-715-4686,
HomeSmart Connect LLC
Bought with:
Leyla Jimenez
RE/MAX LOYALTY
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12743940
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds, Triple Pane Windows), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds, Triple Pane Windows)
- Level: Second
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds, Triple Pane Windows)
- Level: Second
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X9
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Engineered Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds, Curtains/Drapes, Triple Pane Windows)
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X10
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Porcelain Tile), Window Treatments (Blinds, Triple Pane Windows)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 272 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X16
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Island, Custom Cabinetry, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Engineered Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds, Curtains/Drapes, Triple Pane Windows)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X11
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Laminate), Window Treatments (Garden Window(s))
- Level: Lower
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Engineered Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds, Curtains/Drapes, Triple Pane Windows)
- Level: Main
- Area: 288 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X12
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood, Water Purifier Owned, Water Purifier Rented, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Closet
Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Open Floorplan, Separate Dining Room, Quartz Counters
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
- Doors: ENERGY STAR Qualified Doors, Mirrored Closet Door(s), Storm Door(s), Panel Door(s), Power Door Operator
- Windows: Skylight(s), Window Treatments, Drapes, Bay Window(s), Blinds, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Insulated Windows, Triple Pane Windows
- Basement: Finished,Crawl Space,Rec/Family Area,Daylight,Partial
- Attic: Pull Down Stair
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Electric, Insert, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,850
- Total interior livable area: 1,850 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Off Street, Driveway, Owned, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Levels: Tri-Level,Split Level
- Exterior features: Lighting
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 8,125 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 125 x 65
- Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 09294110100000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Split Level
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1966
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Security: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Closed Circuit Camera(s)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Des Plaines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $273/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $7,755
- Date on market: 9/2/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/16/2026 | Sold | $505,000-1.7%$273/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12743940 Report a problem | ||
| 9/13/2026 | Contingent | $513,500$278/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12743940 Report a problem | ||
| 9/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $513,500$278/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12743940 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.
Neighborhood: 60018
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Plainfield Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 8/10Iroquois Community SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 9/10Maine West High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Plainfield Elementary School
- Middle: Iroquois Community 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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- Illinois
- Cook County
- Des Plaines
- 60018
- 1241 Fargo Ave
