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$171,000 SOLD Apr 2026

Listed at $169,000

8970 N Parkside Avenue #408, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Closed

1 beds 1 baths 850 sqft (estimated) Built 1974 Residential MLS #MRD12580981 7 days on market

Listing courtesy of Compass · 312-733-7201 · MLS #MRD12580981 · Status: Closed

An exceptional opportunity awaits at Ballard Point-perfect for the savvy investor or a buyer looking to create their own space. This expansive, top floor one-bedroom unit offers a generous floorplan, new bathroon, lots of natural light, carpet flooring throughout, oversized bedroom complete with a massive walk-in closet, separate dining area and a large west-facing balcony perfect for evening sunsets. Ballard Point amenities include; on-site laundry, storage, outdoor pool, tennis courts, park and children's playground. This complex is centrally located just minutes from Dempster Plaza, Lutheran General Hospital, Home Depot, Jerry's grocery store, Golf Mill shopping center, schools and the expressway.

Property details

Interior

Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Interior features: Elevator, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
Basement: None
Laundry: Common Area
Additional rooms: No additional rooms
Total rooms: 4

Building & exterior

Age: 51-60 Years
Stories: 4
Entry level: 4
Exterior: Brick
Exterior features: Balcony
Roof: Rubber
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Other structures: Pool House, Tennis Court(s), Club House, Storage
Exposure: West

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking details: Asphalt, Unassigned, Off Street, Guest, Yes, Other

Lot & location

Lot dimensions: COMMON
Lot description: Common Grounds, Landscaped
Township: Maine
County: Cook

Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas, Steam, Baseboard
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Equipment: TV-Cable, Intercom, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)

HOA & community

Assessment: $270 / monthly
Assessment includes: Heat, Water, Gas, Parking, Insurance, Clubhouse, Pool, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal
Amenities: Coin Laundry, Elevator(s), Storage, On Site Manager/Engineer, Party Room, Pool, Security Door Lock(s), Tennis Court(s)
Pets: Cats OK, Number Limit

Schools

Elementary: Stevenson School (63)
Junior high: Gemini Junior High School (63)
High school: Maine East High School (207)

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes: $1,594 (2024)
Parcel number (PIN): 09143080161205
PIN: 09143080161205
Ownership: Condo
Possession: Closing, Immediate
Special conditions: None
Listed: 3/4/2026
Sold: 4/10/2026
Sold price: $171,000

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