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$475,000 SOLD Mar 2026

Listed at $489,900

1696 S Elm Street, Des Plaines, IL 60018

Closed

3 beds 2 baths 2,168 sqft (estimated) Built 1964 Residential MLS #MRD12528139 70 days on market

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Horizon · 847-931-7500 · ron@foxvalleyhomesales.com · MLS #MRD12528139 · Status: Closed

DISCOVER THIS EXCEPTIONAL ONE-OWNER RESIDENCE*** PERFECTLY SITUATED ON A PREMIUM CORNER LOT***THIS WELL-MAINTAINED TRI-LEVEL WITH SUB-BASEMENT OFFERS EXCEPTIONAL SPACE AND COMFORT***ENJOY A COZY STARTER FIREPLACE WITH LOGS***A FULLY INSULATED SUB-BASEMENT, AND A FULL BASEMENT BATHROOM FOR ADDED CONVENIENCE***RECENT UPGRADES INCLUDE: A NEW SUMP PUMP WITH BATTERY BACKUP INSTALLED IN 2025 *** WATER HEATER 2018**HOME FEATURES LEAF-GUARD GUTTERS***ALARM SYSTEM***FENCED BACKYARD WITH SPRINKLER SYSTEM PROVIDES A PERFECT SPACE FOR RELAXATION AND ENTERTAINING***THIS PROPERTY OFFERS OUTSTANDING VALUE AND A GREAT LOCATION***CLOSE TO SCHOOLS, SHOPPING, AND MAIN ROUTES. A MUST-SEE OPPORTUNITY!!!

Property details

Interior

Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Humidifier
Interior features: Dining Combo
Flooring: Hardwood
Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace details: Gas Log, Gas Starter
Basement: Finished, Partial
Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink
Additional rooms: Recreation Room
Total rooms: 8

Building & exterior

Age: 61-70 Years
Exterior: Brick, Frame
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Patio & porch: Patio

Parking

Garage spaces: 2
Total spaces: 2
Parking details: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions: 3125
Township: Maine
County: Cook

Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electricity: Circuit Breakers
Equipment: Security System, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Backup Sump Pump;, Water Heater-Gas

HOA & community

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

Schools

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

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes: $1,759 (2024)
Parcel number (PIN): 09292060220000
PIN: 09292060220000
Ownership: Fee Simple
Possession: Closing
Special conditions: None
Listed: 12/4/2025
Sold: 3/12/2026
Sold price: $475,000

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