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!
New
$449,900
1409 S 5th Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
3beds
2,136sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
7,261.45 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$211/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy fireplaceFull hall bathTwo comfortable bedroomsFamily roomCoffee barExercise roomGleaming hardwood floors
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Listing updated: August 01, 2025 at 01:02am
Listing courtesy of:
Mary Kasch 847-710-1975,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12424216

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Sun Room, Foyer, Exercise Room, Kitchen, Bonus Room, Utility Room-Lower Level, Storage
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Plantation Shutters), Bathroom (Half)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Plantation Shutters)
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X16
Bonus room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 64 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X8
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X8
Exercise room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 128 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X16
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X9
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 16 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 4X4
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Kitchen 2nd
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 42 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X7
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X8
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Plantation Shutters)
- Level: Main
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X21
Storage
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 20 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X4
Sun room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X15
Other
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X14
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Humidifier, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Sink
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Special Millwork, Separate Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Windows: Screens, Window Treatments, Drapes
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,136
- Total interior livable area: 2,136 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 731
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Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 7,261.45 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 55X132
- Features: Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 09194140020000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
Details
- Builder model: RANCH
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Des Plaines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $211/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $319,950
- Annual tax amount: $8,435
- Date on market: 7/29/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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