CHARMING 3 BEDROOM 2 FULL BATH CAPE COD WITH A SECOND FLOOR LOFT AREA THAT WILL MAKE A PERFECT READING OR COMPUTER AREA FOR THE KIDS. THE FIRST FLOOR FEATURES A COZY LIVING ROOM AND A SEPARATE DINING ROOM. THERE IS AN EATIN KITCHEN THAT OPENS TO THE LARGE 1ST FLOOR FAMILY ROOM WITH DOORS THAT LEAD TO A BEAUTIFUL DECK. THE SECOND FLOOR HAS THREE GOOD SIZE BEDROOMS, AND A FULL BATH WITH A DOUBLE BOWL VANITY AND A WALIN SHOWER. THERE IS A 1ST FLOOR LAUNDRY ROOM/ MUD ROOM. THE PARTIAL BASEMENT HAS YOUR MECHANICALS AND SOME STORAGE SPACE. THERE IS AN OVERSIZED 2 1/2 DETACHED GARAGE WITH AN INTERIOR STAIRCASE THAT LEADS TO AN UNFINISHED ATTIC THAT HAS LOADS OF STORAGE. ALL OF THIS AND IT IS LOCATED ACROSS THE STREET FROM LAKE PARK THAT HAS GOLF, FOOTGOLF, PADDLE, BOATS, KAYAKS AND THE FOXTAIL ON THE LAKE RESTAURANT.
Contingent
$389,900
972 Howard Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
3beds
2,071sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1946
7,250 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$188/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Good size bedroomsSeparate dining roomInterior staircaseBeautiful deck
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Listing updated: July 29, 2025 at 03:20pm
Listing courtesy of:
Michael Lohens 847-698-7000,
RE/MAX Properties Northwest
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12429312

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Loft, Deck, Utility Room-Lower Level
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 312 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X13
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X16
Deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 342 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X18
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space)
- Level: Main
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X10
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 114 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X6
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X14
Loft
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X15
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Dryer
Features
- 1st Floor Full Bath
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Unfinished,Partial
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,071 sqft
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Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 7,250 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50X145
Details
- Parcel number: 09291010450000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1946
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Storm Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Des Plaines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $188/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $319,580
- Annual tax amount: $8,425
- Date on market: 7/25/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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