487 East Prairie Avenue

Des Plaines, IL 60016

$319,900
Price
2
Beds
1
Bath
1,500 Sq. Ft.
$213 / Sq. Ft.
1,500
Sq. Ft.
$213
per Sq. Ft.

Description

The most charming "storybook" two-story "arts and crafts" style colonial on a quiet tree-lined cul-de-sac street has nothing to do but move in and enjoy. The huge lot has a side drive, a large patio, security lights, and a garage built approximately 20 years ago. Sunny living room, formal dining room with stained glass window, newer windows, newer galley kitchen just three years old. The home has been freshly painted, with newly sanded hardwood floors, a newer bathroom, a furnace that is three years...The most charming "storybook" two-story "arts and crafts" style colonial on a quiet tree-lined cul-de-sac street has nothing to do but move in and enjoy. The huge lot has a side drive, a large patio, security lights, and a garage built approximately 20 years ago. Sunny living room, formal dining room with stained glass window, newer windows, newer galley kitchen just three years old. The home has been freshly painted, with newly sanded hardwood floors, a newer bathroom, a furnace that is three years old with a built-in humidifier, and central air is ten years old. The unfinished dry basement has high ceilings and an Interior "French drain" tile system, sump pump, and backup "Watchdog" battery system. The whole house fan keeps the house at the perfect temperature when needed. Electrical system is circuit breakers, and the roof is 12 years old. Nothing to do but start packing!
  1. Listed by Dympna Fay-Hart • Dream Town Real Estate
  2. Listed by Cheryl Bellavia • Dream Town Real Estate

Property Details for 487 East Prairie Avenue

Area
Des Plaines
Township
Maine
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Num of Interior Fireplaces
0
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Forced Air
LISTING UPDATED: 10/06/2024 12:07 AM

Property Details for 487 East Prairie Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #12175675
Days on Market6
Taxes$5,019 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1927
Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,640 SF
CountyCook County

Building Information for 487 East Prairie Avenue

Stories-Year Built1927Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,640 SF

Property Information for 487 East Prairie Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 62
  • High School District: 207
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 62
Addtl Parking Information
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 5
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 2
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 40 X 141
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Exterior Building Type: Slate, Other
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: Commuter Bus
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 5
  • Document Date: 2024-09-30T15:51:50
  • Photos Count: 35
  • OpenHouse Count: 1
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 20X12
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 13X12
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 10X8
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 20X12

Property History for 487 East Prairie Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Public Records for 487 East Prairie Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$4,230Additions$21,432Total$25,662
Tax Record2022$5,019 ($418 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,128 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,128 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,640 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930CountyCOOKAPN09-18-408-005

Schools near 487 East Prairie Avenue

This home is within Community Consolidated School District 62.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Terrace Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Chippewa Middle School
Public6 to 8

Maine West High School
Public9 to 12

Iroquois Community School
PublicK to 8

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487 East Prairie Avenue is a single family home for sale in Des Plaines, IL 60016. This property was listed for sale on September 30, 2024 by Dream Town Real Estate, it's currently listed at $319,900. This listing's school districts are Community Consolidated School District 62, Maine Township Hsd 207 School District. Nearby schools include Terrace Elementary School, Chippewa Middle School and Maine West High School. 487 East Prairie Avenue is a 2-bed, 1-bath, 1,500 sqft single family home built in 1927.

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