$395,000

1638 Oakwood Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Active Under Contract
5 beds 2 baths 2,216 sqft (estimated) Built 1921 Residential MLS #MRD12730431 2 days on market
Listing courtesy of Baird & Warner · 773-250-0400 · MLS #MRD12730431 · Status: Active Under Contract
This expanded bungalow has been refreshed inside and out and is located within 2 blocks of the vibrant, expanding Downtown area of Des Plaines. The home features 5 bedrooms and 2 full baths. 2 first floor bedrooms and a full bath makes living on either level convenient. The home features refreshed kitchen and baths, new flooring, and a full unfinished dry basement. There is also crawl space access under the porch outside the home with a sump pump. The exterior of the home has been renewed with new roof, hardy board siding, and paint. Electric upgraded. The full front-porch and backyard deck makes it easy for outdoor living and entertainment. The backyard has a big 2 car garage with carport and/or covered porch, with alley access and extra parking.
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Property details

Interior

Appliances
Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior features
1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
Fireplaces
1
Fireplace details
Wood Burning
Basement
Unfinished, Full
Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup
Additional rooms
Bedroom 5, Den, Foyer, Enclosed Porch, Deck
Total rooms
9

Building & exterior

Style
Bungalow
Age
100+ Years
Exterior
Block
Roof
Asphalt
Foundation
Block

Parking

Garage spaces
2
Total spaces
2
Parking details
Off Alley, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions
50x150
Township
Maine
County
Cook

Utilities

Heating
Steam, Baseboard
Cooling
None
Water
Lake Michigan, Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Equipment
Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Water Heater-Gas

HOA & community

Assessment includes
None
Community features
Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Schools

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

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes
$5,410 (2024)
Parcel number (PIN)
09211000120000
PIN
09211000120000
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
Closing
Special conditions
None
Listed
8/11/2026

Rooms

RoomSizeLevelFlooring
Bedroom 511X11SecondLuxury Vinyl
Den8X7SecondLuxury Vinyl
Foyer5X5MainHardwood
Enclosed Porch38X10Main
Deck15X13Main
Bedroom 215X11MainHardwood
Bedroom 312X12SecondLuxury Vinyl
Bedroom 411X10MainHardwood
Dining Room15X7MainHardwood
Family RoomN/A
Kitchen12X11MainHardwood
Laundry10X9Basement
Living Room24X17MainHardwood
Master Bedroom20X11SecondLuxury Vinyl

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