1211 Des Plaines River Road, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018


$505,501

Sold
Status: Closed
Sqft: 2,540
Cost/Sqft: $197
Beds: 4
Baths: 2
Year Built: 1916
Property Taxes: $10,189
Days On Market: 471
Lot Size: 0,00
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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!

Property Specifics

Single Family
1916
No
Cook
— / Not Applicable
12040908
09213010170000

Nearby Schools

NAME: DISTRICT: DISTANCE:
Grade School
Central Elementary School
62
Middle School
Chippewa Middle School
62 Not in DB
High School
Maine West High School
207 Not in DB

Property History

DATE: EVENT: PRICE: SOURCE:
16 Oct, 2024 Sold $505,501 MRED MLS
24 Jul, 2024 Under contract $499,900 MRED MLS
18 Jul, 2024 Listed for sale $499,900 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 4
Bedrooms Above Ground: 4
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Second Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Third Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Fourth Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 2
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Amenities: —
Bathroom in Basement: 0
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: —
Basement: —
Basement Description: Unfinished,Storage Space

Other Specifics

2
129X156
Full,Unfinished
Not in DB

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2024 $10,189

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