Welcome to this beautiful, expanded brick split level home in Des Plaines, offering 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and spacious living across 3 finished levels. The main level offers a bright open-concept layout highlighted by a gourmet kitchen, a chef's paradise, completed in 2024, featuring quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, a spacious island, and marble backsplash, all open to the inviting living room with an electric LED fireplace. Upstairs, the lavish primary suite is a true retreat with expansive closet space and amazing spa-like bathroom completed in 2026, featuring a separate shower, soaking tub, and heated toilet. Additional 3 bedrooms offer plenty of space for family and guests. The fully finished lower level extends the living area with a spacious family room, large dining area, 3rd full bath, and convenient walkout access. You'll also find a specious laundry room area and extra storage space with a high-efficiency HVAC system with Nest thermostat, 2026 water heater. Step outside into the fenced privacy yard with a gazebo and fruit trees, creating a peaceful outdoor oasis for relaxation and activities. Additional improvements include European doors throughout, and windows replaced in 2024 on the main and upper levels, new gutters and soffits in 2024 with electrical wiring ready for lights, an overhead sewer line, a 2-car garage, and a crawl space offering even more storage and flexibility. This home offers the perfect blend of space, luxury, convenience, and an exceptional Des Plaines location close to major highways, dining, and entertainment. Just steps from Lake Opeka, you can enjoy paddle boat and kayak rentals at the marina, fishing, a par-3 golf course, a paved walking trail, and a family-friendly splash pad with playground. No flood insurance needed. Don't wait, schedule your showing today and see why this could be the dream home you've been waiting for!
Contingent
$624,900
2196 Spruce Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
4beds
2,255sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1962
8,125 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$277/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Electric led fireplaceSpa-like bathroomFruit treesEuropean doors throughoutFenced privacy yardSpacious islandSpacious family room
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Listed by:
Aga Czechura 224-715-4686,
HomeSmart Connect LLC
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12728738
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes), Bathroom (Full, Tub & Separate Shwr)
- Level: Second
- Area: 320 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X16
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X9
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 266 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X14
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 396 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X22
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Island, Custom Cabinetry, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Porcelain Tile), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X10
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Tile)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Porcelain Tile), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X12
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiant Floor
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Humidifier, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Closet, Sink
Features
- Dry Bar, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floorplan, Separate Dining Room, Quartz Counters
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Windows: Window Treatments, Drapes
- Basement: Finished,Crawl Space,Exterior Entry,Concrete,Rec/Family Area,Storage Space,Daylight,Full,Walk-Out Access
- Attic: Pull Down Stair
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Electric, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,255
- Total interior livable area: 2,255 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Off Street, Driveway, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Levels: Tri-Level,Split Level
- Fencing: Fenced,Chain Link
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
Lot
- Size: 8,125 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 65 X 125
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Gazebo, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 09294070200000
- 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: 1962
- Major remodel year: 2024
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Lake, Dock, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Des Plaines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $277/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $340,000
- Annual tax amount: $8,275
- Date on market: 8/10/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/10/2026 | Listing removed | $624,900$277/sqft |
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| 7/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $624,900-7.4%$277/sqft |
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| 7/21/2026 | Listing removed | $675,000$299/sqft |
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| 7/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $675,000-6.9%$299/sqft |
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| 7/1/2026 | Listing removed | $725,000$322/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12687508 Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $725,000+88.3%$322/sqft |
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| 3/2/2007 | Sold | $385,000+11.9%$171/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #06302218 Report a problem | ||
| 12/17/2004 | Sold | $344,000$153/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,278 +2.3% | $34,000 |
| 2023 | $8,090 +2.8% | $34,000 |
| 2022 | $7,869 -1.3% | $34,000 +16.2% |
| 2021 | $7,970 +0.8% | $29,259 |
| 2020 | $7,904 -0.3% | $29,259 -11% |
| 2019 | $7,925 +9.4% | $32,876 +18.8% |
| 2018 | $7,246 +1.5% | $27,665 |
| 2017 | $7,136 +2% | $27,665 |
| 2016 | $6,994 +5.3% | $27,665 +12.5% |
| 2015 | $6,643 +1.9% | $24,597 |
| 2014 | $6,519 +2.8% | $24,597 |
| 2013 | $6,339 -8.7% | $24,597 -18.2% |
| 2012 | $6,943 +3% | $30,067 |
| 2011 | $6,740 +0.6% | $30,067 |
| 2010 | $6,701 +1.3% | $30,067 -12% |
| 2009 | $6,616 +12.4% | $34,157 -12% |
| 2008 | $5,887 -16.9% | $38,815 |
| 2007 | $7,083 +13.5% | $38,815 +20.9% |
| 2006 | $6,242 +2.1% | $32,113 |
| 2005 | $6,111 +3.9% | $32,113 |
| 2004 | $5,881 +39.7% | $32,113 +26.5% |
| 2003 | $4,209 +3% | $25,380 |
| 2002 | $4,086 +13.7% | $25,380 |
| 2001 | $3,593 +1.4% | $25,380 +15.2% |
| 2000 | $3,543 +2.8% | $22,038 |
| 1999 | $3,447 | $22,038 |
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Neighborhood: 60018
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Plainfield Elementary School
- Middle: Algonquin 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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