$505,501

1211 S Des Plaines River Road, Des Plaines IL, 60018

Price per sqft$199.02

Built in1916

Property size2,540 sqft

Property typeResidential

Bought with Scott Curcio with Baird & Warner and Listed by Mary Salata with Starting Point Realty Inc 847-348-1154

Overview

Sold

Closed

Listed Jul 18, 2024

Updated May 29

Historic charm fills this 4 bed, 1.5 bath home formerly owned by the first Mayor of Des Plaines and President of the University of Chicago. Nestled on a nearly 1/4 acre lot full of mature landscaping, this estate offers a brick fireplace in the family room, four seasons room and formal dining room with custom millwork. The custom kitchen, featured in Better Homes and Gardens Magazine, offers a SubZero refrigerator, Thermador double oven and dishwasher and Meili 4-burner cooktop with a grill and deep fryer. All 4 bedrooms are on the second level including the primary bedroom with access to the balcony. The fenced backyard offers a large deck, fire pit and paver patio with a grilling station. Storage is abundant with a 3rd story attic, a shed with electrical and a 2-car finished garage with a heater, built-in storage and attic storage. Updated copper plumbing, 200 AMP service throughout (including the garage), and a sump pump flood control system add the finishing touch!

Additional information

MLS^® ID: 12040908

Interior Features

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Fireplace: Yes
Cooling: Yes
Heating: Yes
Basement: Yes

Other Property Details

Taxes: $10,189
Tax Frequency: Annually
Garage: Yes

Bought with Scott Curcio with Baird & Warner and Listed by Mary Salata with Starting Point Realty Inc 847-348-1154

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