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$315,000
3
beds
1
bath
1
half bath
1,539
square ft

1781 Whitcomb Avenue
Des Plaines, Illinois 60018

Closed / MLS #12197503 / Single Family / Des Plaines
Listing information updated 5/15/2025 at 8:43am
Discover this well-maintained 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom single-family home situated on a desirable corner lot within walking distance to downtown Des Plaines. The spacious main level offers a cozy living room with a fireplace, a separate dining room, and a family room with convenient backyard access. The kitchen includes a cozy eat-in area, perfect for casual meals. Hardwood floors flow throughout both levels, adding warmth and character. Upstairs, you'll find three bedrooms and ample storage space. The full basement presents endless potential for additional living space or a recreation area. Newer Anderson windows, generator and sump pump. The property also features an attached 1-car garage and a shed in the backyard - perfect for a workshop or extra storage. With a large yard and prime location near shops, dining, and Metra access, this home is a fantastic opportunity. Sold "as is" condition.
Architecture Style:
Cape Cod
Exterior Type:
Vinyl Siding
Basement:
Unfinished,Full
Beds Above Grade:
3
Cooling System:
Central Air
Heating System:
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Humidifier
Main Level Primary Bedroom:
No
Fireplace:
Yes
Pool:
No
Age:
81-90 Years
Roof Type:
Asphalt
Parking Type:
Garage - Asphalt,Circular Driveway,Garage Door Opener,On Site,Attached,Garage
Parking Spaces:
1
Garage:
Attached
Room Count:
9
Water Front:
No
Square Feet:
1,539
Lot Size:
.25-.49 Acre
Acreage:
0.26
External Features:
Patio/Porch
Living Room:
23x12 - Main
Dining Room:
12x12 - Main
Kitchen:
11x11 - Main
Family Room:
13x10 - Main
Primary Bedroom:
15x13 - Second Level
2nd Bedroom:
12x11 - Second
3rd Bedroom:
9x9 - Second
4th Bedroom:
N/A
Den:
13x10 - Main Level
Breakfast Room:
7x7 - Main Level
Laundry:
23x12 - Basement Level
Tax Amount:
$7,654
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: @PROPERTIES

Listing Office Phone: 847.509.0200

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1781 Whitcomb Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018 is a single family home which sold for $315,000. 1781 Whitcomb Avenue features 3 Beds, 1 Bath, 1 Half Bath. This single family home has been listed on @properties Christie's International Real Estate since March 18th, 2025 and was built in 1941. Nearby schools include Central Elementary School, Chippewa Middle School, and Maine West High School. The nearest transit stops include Des Plaines Metra Metra Union Pacific Northwest line.

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