1409 5th Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018


$449,000

Sold
Status: Closed
Sqft: 2,136
Cost/Sqft: $211
Beds: 2
Baths: 3
Year Built: 1955
Property Taxes: $8,436
Days On Market: 102
Lot Size: 0,17
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Description

Adorable 2+ beds (additional bedrooms in basement), 2.1 Bath home located in a sought after neighborhood of Des Plaines and move-in ready for the 2025-2026 school year. Welcome to this charming and beautifully maintained home offering flexibility, warmth, and modern updates. This residence is perfect for anyone looking for space and style. Step into a cozy foyer that opens to a bright and spacious living room, complete with gleaming hardwood floors, a cozy fireplace, and stunning plantation shutters that fill the room with natural light. The updated kitchen features crisp white cabinetry, light, pretty countertops, and a coffee bar for your morning routine. New stainless steel stove and dishwasher (2023) add a sleek, modern touch. Adjacent is a separate dining room-ideal for entertaining. Previously used as a third bedroom, this space could easily be converted back if needed. You will fall in love with the large, airy sunroom/three-season room, newly updated with wood plank vinyl flooring and a 2023 mini-split AC unit, offering views of the beautifully landscaped yard. The main floor offers two comfortable bedrooms, including a primary bedroom with a private half bath. A full hall bath is conveniently located for guests and family. The basement is finished and includes a family room, exercise room, two additional rooms that can be used as bedrooms or offices, a large walk-in closet, utility room, kitchenette and a full bathroom. The use of space is amazing. The previous owners remodeled the home. New hardwood floors on 1st floor, 220 electrical service, air conditioner mini split in sunroom, garage ceiling reinforced, and attic storage added. Roof, windows, water heater, furnace, siding & downspouts (x-large) house & garage have all been replaced within the last 14 years. Updates include brand new stove (2023), dishwasher (2023), washer and dryer (2023), battery backup sump pump (2023) and new wood plank vinyl flooring installed in sunroom and basement (2023). The location is incredible. Walk to all three schools, shopping, restaurants, easy access to interstate and all expressways making it convenient to get downtown and to all suburbs. 1.4 Miles to Metra and 4.8 miles to CTA Blue Line, 6.5 miles to O'Hare International Airport, 9 miles/14 minute drive to Woodfield Shopping Center and 14 miles to downtown Chicago. Please note no exemptions on the real estate taxes. This home will go quick. Don't wait!

Property Specifics

Single Family
1955
RANCH
No
0.17
Cook
0 / Not Applicable
12424216
09194140020000

Nearby Schools

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

Property History

DATE: EVENT: PRICE: SOURCE:
15 Sep, 2021 Sold $342,000 MRED MLS
10 Jul, 2021 Under contract $330,000 MRED MLS
8 Jul, 2021 Listed for sale $330,000 MRED MLS
17 May, 2023 Sold $399,900 MRED MLS
16 Apr, 2023 Under contract $379,900 MRED MLS
12 Apr, 2023 Listed for sale $379,900 MRED MLS
28 Aug, 2025 Sold $449,000 MRED MLS
6 Aug, 2025 Under contract $449,900 MRED MLS
29 Jul, 2025 Listed for sale $449,900 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms Above Ground: 2
Bedrooms Below Ground: 1
Second Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Third Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 3
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool
Bathroom in Basement: 1
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: —
Basement: —
Basement Description: —

Other Specifics

2
55X132
Not in DB

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2021 $2,669
2023 $3,200
2025 $8,436

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