**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!
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$450,000
974 S 2nd Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
4beds
1,682sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
7,000 Square Feet Lot
$478,100 Zestimate®
$268/sqft
$3,547 Estimated rent
Home value
$478,100
$426,000 - $535,000
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Listed by:
Paula Joyce, SFR 847-509-0200,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Christine Bong
Baird & Warner
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12346455
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Screened Porch
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar), Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X13
Screened porch
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Laundry: Laundry Chute, Sink
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished,Exterior Entry,Full
- Attic: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,578
- Total interior livable area: 1,682 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1.5
- Parking features: Concrete, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1.5
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch, Screened, Patio
Lot
- Size: 7,000 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50X140
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 09201090240000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Des Plaines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $268/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $270,170
- Annual tax amount: $6,249
- Date on market: 4/25/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/30/2025 | Sold | $450,000+12.8%$268/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12346455 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2025 | Contingent | $399,000$237/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12346455 Report a problem | ||
| 4/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $399,000+26.7%$237/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12346455 Report a problem | ||
| 7/22/2015 | Sold | $314,900$187/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #08940671 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2015 | Pending sale | $314,900$187/sqft |
Source: United Real Estate - Chicago #08940671 Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2015 | Listed for sale | $314,900-3.4%$187/sqft |
Source: United Real Estate - Chicago #08940671 Report a problem | ||
| 12/18/2006 | Sold | $326,000$194/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $27,017 |
| 2023 | $6,249 -4% | $27,017 -5.9% |
| 2022 | $6,510 +14.1% | $28,719 +31.2% |
| 2021 | $5,707 -16.9% | $21,896 -15.2% |
| 2020 | $6,869 -7.6% | $25,831 -16.8% |
| 2019 | $7,431 +27.7% | $31,041 +35.6% |
| 2018 | $5,818 +1.5% | $22,890 |
| 2017 | $5,733 -28.9% | $22,890 -27.4% |
| 2016 | $8,068 +39.8% | $31,531 +45.2% |
| 2015 | $5,772 +1.9% | $21,716 |
| 2014 | $5,667 +2.9% | $21,716 |
| 2013 | $5,508 -9.9% | $21,716 -18.9% |
| 2012 | $6,112 +2.8% | $26,766 |
| 2011 | $5,947 -6.7% | $26,766 -6.7% |
| 2010 | $6,376 +7.3% | $28,696 -1.4% |
| 2009 | $5,944 +12.4% | $29,098 -12% |
| 2008 | $5,289 +4.6% | $33,066 |
| 2007 | $5,055 +22% | $33,066 +22.4% |
| 2006 | $4,144 +16.8% | $27,016 |
| 2005 | $3,549 +5.3% | $27,016 |
| 2004 | $3,371 +4% | $27,016 +28.7% |
| 2003 | $3,242 +3% | $20,984 |
| 2002 | $3,148 +14.6% | $20,984 |
| 2001 | $2,747 -5.5% | $20,984 +13.7% |
| 2000 | $2,909 | $18,452 |
| 1999 | $2,909 | $18,452 |
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Neighborhood: 60016
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GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Forest Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 6/10Algonquin Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 9/10Maine West High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Forest 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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