Sold: Jun 16, 2025
Address
1683 Van Buren Avenue, Des Plaines, IL
Price
$ 450,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#12364943
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Closed
- CountyCOOK
- CityDes Plaines
- AreaDes Plaines
- Zip60018
- StyleBungalow
- Year Built1925
- Taxes$ 6599
- Price$ 450,000
- Bedrooms4
- Full Bathrooms3
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage1211
Data Source:
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Property Description
This beautiful bungalow nestled in the heart of Des Plaines features a total of 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths and a full finished basement. Vinyl siding, Roof, Furnace and Central A/C (all replaced in 2019). First floor offers an enclosed entryway porch, Living room with wood burning fireplace and gas starter, Hardwood floors, separate dining room, kitchen with eating area, walk in pantry, bay window and newer oversized deck (2024) for entertaining. The second floor primary bedroom en suite offers a spacious and private retreat, featuring a generously sized sleeping area and full bath. An adjacent bonus room provides endless possibilities- it could serve as a luxurious walk in closet with a dedicated dressing area, creating a boutique-like experience for organizing clothing, shoes and accessories. With its versatility, this could be customized to suit your needs, adding both convenience and elegance to your primary suite. Enjoy the ultimate convenience and peace of mind with a Generac whole house natural gas generator, ensuring you never have to worry about losing power- no matter the weather or unexpected outages. The full finished basement features a family room, bedroom, full bath, office, kitchen area and large storage closet providing perfect in-law arrangement or additional living space for extended family or guests. Generous backyard is fenced with a storage shed and 2 car detached garage; vinyl siding and roof (2019). New Tiles around the entire perimeter of the basement installed by Perma Seal in 2008. Great location, top rated schools, parks, expressways and shopping. Walk one block to Cherokee Park and just 10 blocks to the downtown Des Plaines area and Metra Train. No Flood Insurance Required! FEMA Certificate provided.
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General Features
| Cooling | Central Air |
|---|---|
| Appliances | Range,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Cooktop,Gas Cooktop,Gas Oven |
| New Construction | No |
| Year Built | 1925 |
| Elementary School | Central Elementary School |
| Additional Parcels Y/N | No |
| Other Structures | Shed(s) |
| High School | Maine West High School |
| Middle/Junior High School | Chippewa Middle School |
| Association Fee Includes | None |
| Township | Maine |
| Elementary School District | 62 |
| Living Area | 1211 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| County | Cook |
| Community Features | Park,Curbs,Sidewalks,Street Lights,Street Paved |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Middle/Junior School District | 62 |
| Assoc Fee Paid Per | Not Applicable |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Total Rooms | 11 |
| Electric | Circuit Breakers,200+ Amp Service |
| ModificationTimestamp | 2025-06-16T17:49:01.860Z |
| Standard Status | Closed |
| City | Des Plaines |
| Status | Closed |
| Roof | Asphalt |
| Close Price | 450000 |
| Possession | Closing |
| Tax Annual Amount | 6599.89 |
| Tax Year | 2023 |
| Full Baths | 3 |
| Heating | Natural Gas,Forced Air |
| Construction Materials | Vinyl Siding |
| Property Type | Detached Single |
| Directions | River Rd S of Algonquin W on Van Buren to Home |
| MLS Area | Des Plaines |
| Garage Spaces | 2 |
| Ownership | Fee Simple |
| High School District | 207 |
Interior Features
| Total Fireplaces | 2 |
|---|---|
| Total Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bedrooms Possible | 4 |
| Total Baths | 3 |
| Basement | Finished,Full |
| Interior Amenities | 1st Floor Bedroom,In-Law Floorplan,1st Floor Full Bath,Built-in Features,High Ceilings,Historic/Period Mlwk,Separate Dining Room,Pantry |
| Bathroom | Separate Shower |
| Laundry Features | In Unit,Sink |
| Room Type | Kitchen,Bonus Room,Deck,Enclosed Porch,Mud Room,Office,Pantry,Utility Room-Lower Level |
| Fireplace Features | Wood Burning,Gas Starter |
| LivingAreaSource | Assessor |
| Flooring | Hardwood,Carpet |
Exterior Features
| Other Equipment | CO Detectors,Ceiling Fan(s),Sump Pump,Backup Sump Pump;,Generator,Water Heater-Gas |
|---|---|
| Street Suffix | Avenue |
| Street Name | Van Buren |
| Lot Dimensions | 60X169 |
| Parking Features | Asphalt,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage |
| Days on Market | 4 |
| Total Parking | 2 |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
| Water Source | Lake Michigan |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
Property vs Single Family Average in 60018
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