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    974 S 2nd Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016

    4beds
    1,682sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1948
    7,000.09 Square Feet Lot
    $451,700 Zestimate®
    $268/sqft
    $3,652 Estimated rent

    What's special

    **MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED. BEST & FINAL DUE MONDAY, 4/28/25 AT NOON CST** Welcome to this delightful Cape Cod-style home that blends vintage character with modern updates for today. From the inviting front porch & arched entryways to the sunfilled interior, this home is full of warmth and charm. On the main floor, you'll fall in love with the remodeled Kitchen, featuring crisp white cabinetry, sleek backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a classic farm sink, and a window overlooking the park...perfect for keeping an eye on the kids while they play. The Kitchen has granite countertops & large breakfast bar with an open concept into the Dining Area, with room for the whole family to gather. The gracious Living Room, complete with a bayed window & built-ins, is the ideal setting for movie nights & quiet evenings in. A versatile Home Office or 4th Bedroom and a stylish, updated Full Bathroom complete the first floor. Upstairs, the spacious Primary Suite is your private retreat, offering a Walk-In Closet and room for a home office if desired. Two additional bedrooms boast charm and character, and the remodeled full bathroom is a showstopper with subway tile, a sleek glass shower door, marble hex tile flooring, and a handsome vanity. The Walk-Out Basement is full of potential...currently used as a home gym and workshop, but easily transformable into additional living space. Right off of the Kitchen, is a French door onto the fabulous screened-in porch, overlooking the fenced backyard...a perfect spot to relax and entertain. Extras abound, including hardwood floors throughout, many newer windows, a 1.5-car garage with an expanded driveway (great for basketball games!), a large yard with a firepit for summer nights, and a flower bed ready for your summer planting. Perennial blooms surround the property making it a true standout on a lovely block. All of this next door to an awesome newer tot lot, where the kids play & families gather. A prime location...close to downtown, shopping, dining, and amenities you'll enjoy for years to come. Don't miss your chance to call this charming home your own!

    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: May 30, 2025 at 09:01am

    Listing courtesy of:

    Paula Joyce 847-910-7545,

    @properties Christie's International Real Estate

    Bought with:

    Christine Bong

    Baird & Warner

    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12346455MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 252 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 21X12
    Bedroom 2
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 120 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 12X10
    Bedroom 3
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 100 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 10X10
    Bedroom 4
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 132 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 12X11
    Dining room
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 121 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 11X11
    Kitchen
    • Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar), Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 143 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 13X11
    Living room
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 221 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 17X13
    Screened porch
    • Features: Flooring (Other)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 100 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 10X10
    Heating
    • Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
    • Laundry: Laundry Chute, Sink
    Features
    • 1st Floor Bedroom
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Unfinished,Exterior Entry,Full
    • Attic: Unfinished
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,578
    • Total interior livable area: 1,682 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1.5
    • Parking features: Concrete, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
    • Garage spaces: 1.5
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: No Disability Access
    Features
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Porch, Screened, Patio
    Lot
    • Size: 7,000 sqft
    • Dimensions: 50X140
    Details
    • Additional structures: Shed(s)
    • Parcel number: 09201090240000
    • Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
    • Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Cape Cod
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Brick
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1948

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Lake Michigan, Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Security
    • Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
    Community
    • Community features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights
    Location
    • Region: Des Plaines

    HOA & financial

    HOA
    • Services included: None

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Conventional
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
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