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$465,000 SOLD Nov 2025

Listed at $430,000

1488 Van Buren Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018

Closed

3 beds 1.5 baths 1,500 sqft (estimated) Built 1929 Residential MLS #MRD12481209 6 days on market

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Infinity · 630-778-5800 · klrw55@kw.com · MLS #MRD12481209 · Status: Closed

The absolute cutest house on the block! This immaculate 3-story home with a full basement offers a bright, open floor plan perfect for today's lifestyle. Enjoy newer hardwood flooring, updated windows, and a stunning kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and a stylish subway tile backsplash. The spacious primary suite boasts recessed lighting, a Jack-and-Jill style en suite bathroom, and plenty of closet space. Additional highlights include dual-zone heating and cooling, a convenient mudroom, and a 2-car detached garage. The versatile third floor provides a large flex space-ideal as a 3rd/4th bedroom, home office, or playroom. The basement includes a laundry room and rough-in plumbing for an additional bathroom, giving you room to expand. Move-in ready and perfectly located just blocks from the Metra, schools, playgrounds, and all the dining and shopping of downtown Des Plaines-this home has it all!

Property details

Interior

Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Interior features: 1st Floor Bedroom
Flooring: Hardwood
Basement: Finished, Full
Additional rooms: Bonus Room, Mud Room
Total rooms: 8

Building & exterior

Style: English
Age: 91-100 Years
Exterior: Cedar, Shake Siding
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation: Block

Parking

Garage spaces: 2
Total spaces: 2
Parking details: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions: 50 X 127
Township: Maine
County: Cook

Utilities

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

HOA & community

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

Schools

Elementary: Central Elementary School (62)
Junior high: Iroquois Community School (62)
High school: Maine West High School (207)

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes: $6,348 (2023)
Parcel number (PIN): 09204020280000
PIN: 09204020280000
Ownership: Fee Simple
Possession: Closing
Special conditions: None
Listed: 10/5/2025
Sold: 11/14/2025
Sold price: $465,000

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