$267,900

196 Grove Avenue #B, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Active
2 beds 1 baths 1,150 sqft (estimated) Built 1981 Residential MLS #MRD12700992 34 days on market
Listing courtesy of HomeSmart Connect LLC · 847-495-5000 · sandyborlandre@gmail.com · MLS #MRD12700992 · Status: Active
Back on the market through no fault of the property! Nestled in a serene pocket of Des Plaines, 196 Grove Ave B strikes the perfect balance between quiet suburban bliss and urban accessibility. The bright, open living and dining area features fresh neutral paint and plush carpeting, all centered around a floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace with custom built-in shelving. Sliding glass doors open directly to your private, covered patio. The eat-in kitchen includes generous cabinet and counter space, a breakfast nook, and a greenhouse-style garden window that adds light and character. The oversized primary bedroom features a walk-in closet and a private dressing vanity connected to the full bathroom, while down the hall, the second bedroom offers a similarly generous footprint. A dedicated laundry/utility room adds everyday convenience, and the home includes a secure attached one-car garage with direct access through the building's main corridor, alongside a private storage room. The location brings together quiet outdoor recreation and easy regional access. Nature is right outside your door with access to Sesquicentennial Park, Big Bend Lake, surrounding forest preserves, and the Des Plaines River Trail system, while downtown Des Plaines' dining, shopping, and community events are all just minutes away. I-294, I-90, and O'Hare Airport are all a short drive from home, and the downtown Metra station is an easy walk. This home combines single-floor living, plenty of natural light, garage parking, extra storage, and private outdoor space, all within easy reach of everything Des Plaines has to offer. Previous buyer elected not to proceed prior to inspection.
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Property details

Interior

Fireplaces
1
Basement
None
Laundry
In Unit, Laundry Closet
Additional rooms
Breakfast Room, Other Room
Total rooms
6

Building & exterior

Age
41-50 Years
Stories
2
Entry level
1
Exterior
Brick
Doors
Sliding Doors
Patio & porch
Patio

Parking

Garage spaces
1
Total spaces
1
Parking details
Yes, Attached, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions
COMMON
Township
Maine
County
Cook

Utilities

Heating
Electric, Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

HOA & community

Assessment
$337 / monthly
Assessment includes
Water, Insurance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal
Pets
Cats OK, Dogs OK

Schools

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

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes
$2,579 (2024)
Parcel number (PIN)
09161000711007
PIN
09161000711007
Ownership
Condo
Possession
Closing
Special conditions
List Broker Must Accompany
Listed
7/9/2026

Rooms

RoomSizeLevelFlooring
Breakfast Room8X9Main
Other Room6X12Main
Bedroom 211X9Main
Bedroom 3N/A
Bedroom 4N/A
Dining Room12X9Main
Family RoomN/A
Kitchen9X9Main
Laundry7X6Main
Living Room18X12Main
Master Bedroom14X12Main

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Insurance
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HOA / assessments

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