1280 Margret Street, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018


$282,500

Sold
Status: Closed
Sqft: 1,333
Cost/Sqft: $217
Beds: 3
Baths: 2
Year Built: 1956
Property Taxes: $7,325
Days On Market: 2198
Lot Size: 0,20
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Description

Buyer was not able to obtain financing so this move in ready home is back on the market! Imagine living in a quiet neighborhood yet being close to shopping, neighborhood eateries and transportation.That is what this home on a corner lot has to offer and a whole lot more! As you walk thru the entry there is a cozy living room with a wood burning fireplace and built in shelving. Floor to ceiling windows provide a serene view of the large front yard. Solid hardwood floors throughout the upstairs. Oak trim and crown molding and solid oak 6 panel doors add to an overall warm environment. Kitchen features oak cabinets and granite countertops. The main floor also has 3 bedrooms with great closet space. Full bath features onyx tile and operable skylight. There is even more living space on the lower level. A large family room has plenty of storage. An office adjacent to the family room (which could be converted to a guest bedroom) features a second wood burning fireplace. Off the family room is a utility / laundry room and a storage area or workshop. Many other recent updates include a newer roof, siding,chimney, newer furnace and HVAC, sump pump with battery backup, and hot water heater. A huge backyard and removable front porch screening system allows for warm weather lounging. Unbeatable location near the CTA Blue Line, the Metra and O'Hare with easy access to expressways. Schools are within easy walking distance, which simplifies life. Make this your home for the holidays

Property Specifics

Single Family
Ranch
1956
Full
No
0.2
Cook
— / Not Applicable
None
Lake Michigan
Public Sewer
10803311
09203130110000

Nearby Schools

NAME: DISTRICT: DISTANCE:
Grade School
Forest Elementary School
62
Middle School
Algonquin Middle School
62 Not in DB

Property History

DATE: EVENT: PRICE: SOURCE:
22 Feb, 2021 Sold $282,500 MRED MLS
3 Dec, 2020 Under contract $289,900 MRED MLS
Last price change $295,000 MRED MLS
1 Aug, 2020 Listed for sale $319,000 MRED MLS
23 May, 2025 Sold $495,000 MRED MLS
5 Apr, 2025 Under contract $499,000 MRED MLS
17 Mar, 2025 Listed for sale $499,000 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms Above Ground: 3
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Second Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: Hardwood
Third Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: Hardwood
Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 2
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Amenities: —
Bathroom in Basement: 0
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: Den,Workshop
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Finished,Partially Finished

Other Specifics

1
Concrete Perimeter
Concrete
Porch Screened
Corner Lot,Fenced Yard
74X123
Full
None
Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Not in DB
Wood Burning

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2021 $7,325
2025 $7,462

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Witt and Winzer Realty Group