1048 E WALNUT Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Closed

3 beds 2 baths 1,639 sqft (assessor) Built 1953 Residential MLS #MRD12567404 7 days on market

Listing courtesy of @properties Christie's International Real Estate · 847-692-5522 · MLS #MRD12567404 · Status: Closed

Mid-Century Modern, custom ranch home offers bright and spacious rooms. Stunning stone fireplace with gas logs in living room, hardwood flooring, family room off kitchen and cozy enclosed sunroom to enjoy quiet morning or evening; perfect space to read or just relax. Additional living space in lower level; recreation room with retro features, including wet bar, ample closets, storage room, vintage stove and full bath. Easy access to two car attached garage from family room with additional built-in storage for sports equipment and gardening supplies. Unique lot configuration featuring two spacious side yards with a thoughtfully designed play area. This home is ideal for entertaining, located in a great neighborhood with close proximity to schools, transportation, shopping, library and airport. This home is well constructed and lovingly maintained. Roof replaced 2023. Central Air replaced 2022. Don't delay, move today!

Property details

Interior

Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior features: Wet Bar, 1st Floor Full Bath, Dining Combo
Flooring: Hardwood
Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace details: Gas Starter, Includes Accessories
Basement: Finished, Full
Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
Additional rooms: Recreation Room, Sun Room
Total rooms: 8

Building & exterior

Style: Ranch
Age: 71-80 Years
Exterior: Brick
Roof: Asphalt
Windows: Window Treatments, Screens, Storm Window(s)
Doors: Storm Door(s)
Patio & porch: Screened
Exposure: North,South,East

Parking

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

Lot & location

Lot dimensions: 60 X 130
Township: Maine
County: Cook

Utilities

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

HOA & community

Assessment includes: None
Community features: Curbs, Sidewalks

Schools

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

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes: $8,090 (2023)
Parcel number (PIN): 09201100550000
PIN: 09201100550000
Ownership: Fee Simple
Possession: Closing
Special conditions: None
Listed: 2/26/2026
Sold: 3/31/2026
Sold price: $489,000

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