972 HOWARD Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018

Closed

3 beds 2 baths 2,071 sqft (assessor) Built 1946 Residential MLS #MRD12429312 3 days on market

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Properties Northwest · 847-698-7000 · ttillinghast@remax.net · MLS #MRD12429312 · Status: Closed

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.

Property details

Interior

Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Dryer
Interior features: 1st Floor Full Bath
Basement: Unfinished, Partial
Additional rooms: Loft, Deck, Utility Room-Lower Level
Total rooms: 8

Building & exterior

Style: Cape Cod
Age: 71-80 Years
Exterior: Vinyl Siding
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Windows: Screens
Patio & porch: Deck
Exposure: South

Parking

Garage spaces: 2
Total spaces: 2
Parking details: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions: 50X145
Township: Maine
County: Cook

Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Water: Lake Michigan
Sewer: Storm Sewer
Electricity: Circuit Breakers

HOA & community

Assessment includes: None
Community features: Park, Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Schools

Elementary: Plainfield Elementary School (62)
Junior high: Algonquin Middle School (62)
High school: Maine West High School (207)

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes: $8,425 (2023)
Parcel number (PIN): 09291010450000
PIN: 09291010450000
Ownership: Fee Simple
Possession: Closing
Special conditions: None
Listed: 7/25/2025
Sold: 9/10/2025
Sold price: $430,000

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