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Sold on 12/07/2017
Waldemar Smolinski of Coldwell Banker Residential

1491 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018

$247,000

Last sold 12/07/2017 after 121 Days

  • 3

    bed

  • 2

    bath

  • 1,560

    Sqft ($158/Sqft)

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About 1491 S River Rd

Property type House
Year built 1940
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 0.26 Acre
Parking 2 garage spaces
Property description
Very unique, UPDATED home in a SECLUDED, private setting! It features a LARGE, NEWER KITCHEN with SKYLITE, GRANITE counter tops/backsplash, breakfast bar & stainless steel appliances; open living/dining room with HARDWOOD FLOORS; 1-bedroom & full bath on main level; two big bedrooms & full bath on the 2nd level, FINISHED BASEMENT family room with GAS FIREPLACE, laundry/utility & pantry, DECK off the dining room and huge TERRACE off the kitchen, newer 2-car garage & parking for 2-3 cars, large PARK-LIKE yard with a 2nd building which has a WOOD-BURNING FIREPLACE.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Waldemar Smolinski
Listing Office - Coldwell Banker Residential
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#09715378 • last updated 8 years ago
Movoto checked MRED for data 12 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air
Heating Gas, Forced Air
Levels/Style Cape Cod
MLS # 9715378
Type Detached Single
SqFt 1560
Property Tax $ 4111.81
Master HOA Fee No
Year Built 1940
HOA Fee Not Applicable
Interior
Dining Room Combined W/ LivRm
Basement Finished, Full
Total # of Rooms 7
Other Room(s) Terrace, Deck, Pantry, Deck, Terrace
Kitchen Eating Area-Breakfast Bar
# Fireplaces 2
Accessibility Features No
Appliances Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
Fireplace Basement, Other, Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Logs
Interior Features Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
Exterior
Exterior Features Balcony, Deck, Storms/Screens, Other Building
Foundation Concrete
Exterior Vinyl Siding
Roof Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
Parking Desc Garage, Space/s, Side Apron
# Parking Spaces 4, 2
Garage Desc Attached, Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
Lot Desc .25-.49 Acre, Wooded
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Desc Sewer-Public
Water Source Lake Michigan
Electricity Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Location
Community Features Curbs/Gutters, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
County Cook
Elementary School CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Middle School ALGONQUIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
High School District 207
Elementary School District 62
Middle School District 62
Other Public School Oakton Community College
High School MAINE WEST HIGH SCHOOL
Directions Oakton St. To River Rd., N To 1491 (east Side Of Street)
APN 9213020830000
We are not permitted to show value estimates for this property.
  • Dec 2017
    Public Records
  • Dec 12, 2017 Sold
    $247,000
  • Dec 2017
    mls logo MLS # 09715378
  • Dec 7, 2017 Sold
    $247,000 (-4.6%)
  • Nov 16, 2017 Pending
  • Aug 29, 2017 Contingent
  • Aug 8, 2017 Listed
    $259,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2023
    $5,981 +2.9%
    $26,000
  • 2022
    $5,810 +62.4%
    $26,000 +73.66%
  • 2021
    $3,578 -0.2%
    $14,972
  • 2020
    $3,587 -18.4%
    $14,972 -24.23%
  • 2019
    $4,395 -23.0%
    $19,760 +3.57%
  • 2018
    $5,706 +1.8%
    $19,078
  • 2017
    $5,605 +36.3%
    $19,078
  • 2016
    $4,112 -6.9%
    $19,078 +10.75%
  • 2015
    $4,415 +1.8%
    $17,226
  • 2014
    $4,338 +3.0%
  • 2013
    $4,212
  • 1491 S River Rd
    $247K
  • 60018
    $498K +14% y/y
  • Des Plaines
    $359K 0% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
1883 Berry Ln, Des Plaines, IL 60018 $419,000 3/1 1,184 0.03
1471 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018 $464,000 4/1 1,656 0.03
1889 Berry Ln, Des Plaines, IL 60018 $588,000 4/2 2,110 0.03
1484 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018 $377,000 3/1 1,211 0.04
1500 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018 $362,000 3/1 1,072 0.04
1476 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018 $376,000 3/1 1,208 0.04
1877 Berry Ln, Des Plaines, IL 60018 $476,000 4/2 1,840 0.04
1899 Berry Ln, Des Plaines, IL 60018 $461,000 4/1 1,600 0.04

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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7/10
Central Elementary School
public Grades K-5
Community Consolidated School District 62
5/10
Chippewa Middle School
public Grades 6-8
Community Consolidated School District 62
6/10
Maine West High School
public Grades 9-12
Maine Township Hsd 207 School District
Source: GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.

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