1265 S Wolf Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018

Closed

2 beds 2 baths 999 sqft (assessor) Built 1953 Residential MLS #MRD12447886 14 days on market

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Ptnr,LL · 847-685-8300 · MLS #MRD12447886 · Status: Closed

Wolf Rd address but the house faces Van Buren. Charming 2 bedroom, 2 bath ranch on a desirable corner lot-just steps from local schools! This home offers flexible living space with a converted 3rd bedroom currently used as a dining room. Space could be home office, playroom, you decide! Don't miss the creative pantry nook featuring decorative barn doors in the living room. Galley kitchen provides plenty of cabinet space and a cheerful corner window plus access to the back yard. Check out the full basement that expands your living options with a second kitchen, laundry room, family room, full bath, and combo laundry/storage room. Outside, enjoy a fully fenced yard filled with native plants, mature fruit trees, herbs, and more-plus a swing that stays with the property! 2-car garage with driveway access off Van Buren makes parking easy. Located only one block from Algonquin Middle School and two blocks from the Forest Elementary School, this home combines convenience with charm. This home offers endless possibilities both inside and out. See this one today before it's too late!

Property details

Interior

Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
Interior features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
Flooring: Hardwood
Basement: Partially Finished, Full
Laundry: In Unit
Additional rooms: Kitchen, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Storage
Total rooms: 8

Building & exterior

Style: Ranch
Age: 71-80 Years
Exterior: Brick
Windows: Screens, Drapes

Parking

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

Lot & location

Lot dimensions: 57 x 128
Lot description: Corner Lot, Landscaped
Township: Maine
County: Cook

Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Water: Lake Michigan
Sewer: Public Sewer
Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump

HOA & community

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

Schools

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

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes: $5,717 (2023)
Parcel number (PIN): 09194090010000
PIN: 09194090010000
Ownership: Fee Simple
Possession: Closing
Special conditions: None
Listed: 8/29/2025
Sold: 10/24/2025
Sold price: $369,000

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