$699,900

75 N 2nd Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016

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5 beds 3 baths 3,740 sqft (estimated) Built 1948 Residential MLS #MRD12694203 7 days on market

Listing courtesy of HomeSmart Connect LLC · 847-495-5000 · MLS #MRD12694203 · Status: Active

TRUE ONE-OF-A-KIND HOME WITH OVER 3,500 SQ FT OF LIVING SPACE! Homes like this rarely become available. Lovingly maintained by the same owners for over 25 years, this exceptional property offers 5 bedrooms, including a convenient first-floor bedroom and full bathroom, making it ideal for guests, multigenerational living, or a private home office. The unique floor plan also features 3 full bathrooms (plumbing for 4th in 2nd floor bedroom), two dedicated home offices, multiple living spaces, and a finished basement complete with a second kitchen, providing incredible flexibility for today's lifestyle. Uniquely located on its own private street, you'll enjoy a rare combination of privacy and convenience just minutes from downtown Des Plaines, O'Hare Airport, Metra, parks, shopping, restaurants, and major expressways. Major mechanicals, kitchen, and bathrooms have already been updated, offering peace of mind while allowing the next owner to add their own personal style. If you've been searching for space, character, and possibilities you simply won't find in today's cookie-cutter homes, this is the one. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own one of Des Plaines' most unique homes!

Property details

Interior

Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Interior features: 1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Dining Combo, Granite Counters, Pantry
Flooring: Hardwood
Fireplaces: 1
Basement: Finished, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Full, Daylight
Laundry: Laundry Chute
Additional rooms: Bedroom 5, Sun Room, Recreation Room, Kitchen, Office
Total rooms: 12

Building & exterior

Age: 71-80 Years
Exterior: Brick
Exterior features: Balcony
Roof: Asphalt
Windows: Screens, Drapes
Patio & porch: Deck
Other structures: Shed(s), Garage(s), Storage

Parking

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

Lot & location

Lot dimensions: 150 x 63 x 100 x 63
Township: Maine
County: Cook

Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electricity: 200+ Amp Service

HOA & community

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

Schools

Elementary: Cumberland Elementary School (62)
Junior high: Chippewa Middle School (62)
High school: Maine West High School (207)

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes: $5,717 (2023)
Parcel number (PIN): 09083060010000
PIN: 09083060010000
Ownership: Fee Simple
Possession: Closing, Immediate
Special conditions: None
Listed: 8/15/2026

Rooms

Room	Size	Level	Flooring
Bedroom 5	12X12	Second	Hardwood
Sun Room	7X12	Main
Recreation Room	28X17	Basement	Luxury Vinyl
Kitchen- 2nd	15X10	Basement
Office	12X10	Basement
Bedroom 2	14X12	Lower	Hardwood
Bedroom 3	19X13	Second	Hardwood
Bedroom 4	16X12	Second	Hardwood
Dining Room	13X13	Main	Hardwood
Family Room	18X14	Lower	Hardwood
Kitchen	13X14	Main	Hardwood
Laundry	14X6	Basement	Luxury Vinyl
Living Room	25X16	Main	Hardwood
Master Bedroom	18X10	Main	Hardwood

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