$549,000

256 W KATHLEEN Drive, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Active Under Contract

3 beds (4 possible) 3 baths Built 1960 Residential MLS #MRD12694848 14 days on market

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Properties Northwest · 847-698-7000 · ttillinghast@remax.net · MLS #MRD12694848 · Status: Active Under Contract

WELCOME TO THIS QUALITY BUILT 4 BDRM, 3 FULL BATHS BEAUTIFULLY REMODELED ALL BRICK RANCH WITH FULL FINISHED BASEMENT AND 2.5 CAR ATTACHED GARAGE. THE 1ST FLOOR FEATURES A COMPLETELY UPDATED KITCHEN W/ALL STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, LARGE ISLAND, GRANITE COUNTERTOPS AND SLIDERS TO BACKYARD W/BRICK PAVER PATIO. AN OPEN CONCEPT LIVING/DINNING AREA WITH VAULTED CEILINGS, SKYLIGHTS, FIREPLACE, BAY WINDOW, HARDWOOD FLOORS T/O AND RECESSED LIGHTS. MASTER BEDROOM HAS FULL BATH. FINISHED BASEMENT WITH A 4TH BEDROOM, HUGE FAMILY ROOM W/WET BAR, OFFICE ROOM, FULL BATH W/SAUNA AND LAUNDRY ROOM. NATURAL LIGHT FILLS THE HOME AND SPRAY FOAM INSULATION CONTRIBUTING TO IMPROVED ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND YEAR-ROUND COMFORT. IF YOU LIKE THE SPACE TO ENTERTAIN AND APPRECIATE THE AMMENITIES OF A CONTEMPORARY LIFESTYLE, THIS IS THE HOME FOR YOU. ALL OF THIS IS SET IN A CONVENIENT LOCATION CLOSE TO PARKS, SHOPPING, RESTAURANTS, EXCELLENT SCHOOLS, AND JUST MINUTES FROM METRA ACCESS, DOWNTOWN MOUNT PROSPECT AS WELL AS DOWNTOWN DES PLAINES AND O'HARE AIRPORT. THERE IS NOTHING LEFT TO DO BUT MOVE IN AND ENJOY!

Property details

Interior

Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Interior features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Steam Room, Sauna, Wet Bar, Open Floorplan, Granite Counters
Flooring: Hardwood
Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace details: Gas Log
Basement: Finished, Full
Laundry: Sink
Additional rooms: Foyer, Office, Utility Room-Lower Level
Total rooms: 9

Building & exterior

Style: Ranch
Age: 61-70 Years
Exterior: Brick, Stone
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Windows: Skylight(s)
Patio & porch: Patio

Parking

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

Lot & location

Lot dimensions: 134 x 65 x 128 x 66
Township: Elk Grove
County: Cook

Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electricity: Circuit Breakers
Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)

HOA & community

Assessment includes: None
Community features: Park, Sidewalks

Schools

Elementary: Brentwood Elementary School (59)
Junior high: Friendship Junior High School (59)
High school: Elk Grove High School (214)

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes: $7,247 (2024)
Parcel number (PIN): 08134050040000
PIN: 08134050040000
Ownership: Fee Simple
Possession: Specific
Special conditions: None
Listed: 7/3/2026

Rooms

Room	Size	Level	Flooring
Office	10X9	Basement	Hardwood
Utility Room-Lower Level	7X6	Basement	Other
Foyer	6X5	Main	Hardwood
Bedroom 2	13X10	Main	Hardwood
Bedroom 3	11X10	Main	Hardwood
Bedroom 4	12X11	Basement	Carpet
Dining Room	8X8	Main	Hardwood
Family Room	34X15	Basement	Carpet
Kitchen	21X13	Main	Hardwood
Laundry	8X5	Basement	Ceramic Tile
Living Room	19X14	Main	Hardwood
Master Bedroom	14X11	Main	Hardwood

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