$385,000

1280 S Cora Street, Des Plaines, IL 60018

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4 beds 2 baths 1,000 sqft (estimated) Built 1924 Residential MLS #MRD12730952 14 days on market
Listing courtesy of HomeSmart Connect LLC · 847-495-5000 · MLS #MRD12730952 · Status: Active
Charming Home with many updates on a great tree lined street in Des Plaines. Home features a side drive , with newer concrete and a beautiful backyard with a paver brick patio. Darling Enclosed Front porch, Hardwood floors in Living Room and Formal Dining Room with Crown Molding. Oak Cabinet Kitchen features Corian Countertops and Breakfast Bar. Newer Stainless steel Refrigerator. Newer Dishwasher. Bathroom Has been updated and has a clawfoot tub and vaulted ceiling with Skylight. Windows are 2 years old. New Hot Water Tank. Finished Basement features 2 Bedrooms and a bath with a shower. 1 car garage has a new garage door opener. Close to shopping, schools and transportation.

Property details

Interior

Interior features
1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Lobby, Separate Dining Room
Flooring
Hardwood, Laminate
Basement
Partially Finished, Full, Daylight
Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup
Additional rooms
Enclosed Porch
Total rooms
7

Building & exterior

Style
Bungalow
Age
100+ Years
Exterior
Vinyl Siding
Windows
Skylight(s)
Doors
Storm Door(s)

Parking

Garage spaces
1
Total spaces
1
Parking details
Concrete, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Detached, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions
40x105
Township
Maine
County
Cook

Utilities

Heating
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Lake Michigan
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electricity
Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

HOA & community

Assessment includes
None

Schools

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

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes
$5,160 (2025)
Parcel number (PIN)
09204050280000
PIN
09204050280000
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
Negotiable
Special conditions
None
Listed
8/12/2026

Rooms

RoomSizeLevelFlooring
Enclosed Porch15X7Main
Bedroom 211X9MainWood Laminate
Bedroom 315X9LowerCarpet
Bedroom 415X8LowerCarpet
Dining Room14X12MainHardwood
Family RoomN/A
Kitchen14X10MainCeramic Tile
Laundry10X8Basement
Living Room15X12MainHardwood
Master Bedroom11X12MainHardwood

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