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$399,500 SOLD Nov 2025
Listed at $400,000

1486 Van Buren Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018

Closed
5 beds 2 baths 2,350 sqft (taped) Built 1924 Residential MLS #MRD12433635 77 days on market
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty · 773-631-8300 · MLS #MRD12433635 · Status: Closed
5 bedrooms above ground in this oversize Queen Anne Bungalow with pretty vintage details and loads of space. Located in a neighborhood of charming vintage cuties! This home has 3 bedrooms and a fully-remodeled bath on the main floor, making it great for multi-generation families. It lives like a ranch home for those who need to stay on one level... but there's also a second story with 2 more bedrooms and a second full bath. You'll love the sweet front porch, the natural light from the oversized windows, the coffered ceiling in the dining room, the curved archway leading to the dining room and kitchen, the walk-in pantry, and the beautiful rich dark wood doors with crystal doorknobs- all the sweet vintage details. The large dormer at the top of the home means 8 foot ceilings upstairs- no crouching here! Newer HVAC (2016) with additional ductwork and zone controls so you have the charm of an older home but better temperature control: no one roasts, no one freezes. Copper piping for great water pressure, 200 Amp circuit breaker panel. Huge full basement with laundry room and roughed-in 3rd bath. 3 car garage, oversized yard with patio, and partially-fenced yard- all on a 60' wide lot. Walking distance to the award-winning Des Plaines Public Library, the hip Des Plaines Theater for live concerts, great grocery shopping, a bakery whose sourdough loaves have been ranked top in the country, and a variety of interesting restaurants. Also, walking distance to the UPNW Metra line for a quick 27 minute ride into downtown Chicago.Survey under additional documents.

Property details

Interior

Appliances
Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior features
1st Floor Full Bath
Basement
Unfinished, Full
Additional rooms
Bedroom 5, Pantry, Deck, Walk In Closet
Total rooms
8

Building & exterior

Style
Bungalow, Queen Anne
Age
100+ Years
Exterior
Aluminum Siding
Roof
Asphalt
Foundation
Block
Windows
Screens
Patio & porch
Patio
Exposure
South

Parking

Garage spaces
3
Total spaces
3
Parking details
Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions
60 X 126
Township
Maine
County
Cook

Utilities

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

HOA & community

Assessment includes
None
Community features
Park, Curbs, Sidewalks

Schools

Elementary
Central Elementary School (62)
Junior high
Chippewa Middle School (62)
High school
Maine West High School (207)

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes
$7,369 (2023)
Parcel number (PIN)
09204020250000
PIN
09204020250000
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
Closing
Special conditions
None
Listed
7/30/2025
Sold
11/4/2025
Sold price
$399,500
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