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.
Closed
$430,000
972 Howard Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
3beds
2,071sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1946
7,250 Square Feet Lot
$400,200 Zestimate®
$208/sqft
$2,905 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: September 18, 2025 at 09:12am
Listing courtesy of:
Michael Lohens 847-698-7000,
RE/MAX Properties Northwest
Bought with:
Jacqueline Alter
Redfin Corporation
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12429312

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
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
Property
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
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 7,250 sqft
- 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 & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Park, Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Location
- Region: Des Plaines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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