$505,501

beds

bath

half bath

2,540

square ft

1211 S Des Plaines River Road

Des Plaines, Illinois 60018

Closed / MLS #12040908 / Single Family / Des Plaines

Listing information updated 10/17/2024 at 10:43am

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!

Full Features

Exterior Type:

Cedar,Fiber Cement

Basement:

Unfinished,Storage Space

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Microwave, Range, Refrigerator

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage,Space/s

Garage:

Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s),Heated

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,540

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Internal Features:

Hardwood Floors, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Some Carpeting

External Features:

Balcony, Deck, Patio, Brick Paver Patio, Outdoor Grill, Fire Pit

Room Information

Living Room:

15x17 - Main

Dining Room:

16x14 - Main

Kitchen:

20x18 - Main

Family Room:

15x12 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

14x13 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

14x12 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

14x12 - Second

4th Bedroom:

14x10 - Second

Heated Sun Room:

25x10 - Main Level

Laundry:

8x10 - Basement Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$10,188

Tax Year:

2023

Location

Zip Code:

60018

City:

Des Plaines

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

62, 207

Elementary School:

Central Elementary School

Middle School:

Chippewa Middle School

High School:

Maine West High School

Exterior Type:

Cedar,Fiber Cement

Basement:

Unfinished,Storage Space

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Microwave, Range, Refrigerator

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage,Space/s

Garage:

Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s),Heated

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,540

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Internal Features:

Hardwood Floors, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Some Carpeting

External Features:

Balcony, Deck, Patio, Brick Paver Patio, Outdoor Grill, Fire Pit

Living Room:

15x17 - Main

Dining Room:

16x14 - Main

Kitchen:

20x18 - Main

Family Room:

15x12 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

14x13 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

14x12 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

14x12 - Second

4th Bedroom:

14x10 - Second

Heated Sun Room:

25x10 - Main Level

Laundry:

8x10 - Basement Level

Tax Amount:

$10,188

Tax Year:

2023

Zip Code:

60018

City:

Des Plaines

County:

Cook

School District(s):

62, 207

Elementary School:

Central Elementary School

Middle School:

Chippewa Middle School

High School:

Maine West High School

Listing Office: Starting Point Realty Inc

Listing Office Phone: 847.348.1154

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