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Sold on 08/27/2021
Daniel Mirea of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

874 S 2nd Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016

$354,000

Last sold 08/27/2021 after 10 Days

  • 2

    bed

  • 2

    bath

  • 1,500

    Sqft ($236/Sqft)

House not for sale

About 874 S 2nd Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1930
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 7,013 Sqft
Parking 2 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
Wow. That's what comes to mind when you first enter into this fabulous, total updated house. 3 bedroom, 2 bath. You will notice a modern, happy, light-filled home with proportioned living room anchored by a modern ventless gas fireplace, great-size high-efficiency windows. Beautiful hardwood floors on all three levels. Granite kitchen with a separate eating area, high-end stainless steel appliances and attractive cabinetry. Great-size formal dining room,. Private bedrooms upstairs, modern bath with barn door, walk-in closets and a hiding door heading to the attic with enough space to add an office and a playing area. Go down for movie night to your finished basement with a cozy family room, extra bedroom/exercise room, laundry room and a stylish bath with a shower. No expense has been spared and each space has been carefully crafted. Outside, you have to see the manicured back yard paving patio, pergola perfect for the family parties, huge back yard with plenty of space for gardening, grand shed for all your tools, brick 2-car garage with a custom staircase heading to a tall unfinished attic space filled with light from the 2 big windows. This place is also perfect for an office/ library room. There is a long concrete driveway, newer roof on the house and garage, plumbing, electric, Nest Thermostat, Smart keypad and so much more to list. Nothing to do just move in and enjoy. Convenient location close to everything. Just blocks to schools, parks and close distance to downtown Des Plaines, restaurants, Metra, library and couple minutes to I-294.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Daniel Mirea
Listing Office - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#11184227 • last updated 5 years ago
Movoto checked MRED for data 9 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air
Heating Natural Gas
MLS # 11184227
Virtual Tour N/A
Status Closed
SubType 1.5 Story
Living Area 1500
Type Detached Single
Lot Size (Acres) 0.161
Property Tax $ 5535.92
Year Built 1930
HOA Fee $ Not Applicable
Interior
# Full Baths 2
Master Bathroom Desc None
Master Bedroom Desc 2nd Level
Basement Full, Finished
Other Room(s) Eating Area
Laundry Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup
Living Room Main Level
Add'l Room(s) Eating Area
Dining Room Separate
Total # of Rooms 8
Accessibility Features No
Exterior
Exterior Brick
# Garage Spaces 2
Parking Desc Garage
# Parking Spaces 2
Garage Desc Detached
Lot Desc Less Than 0.25 Acre
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Desc Public Sewer
Water Source Lake Michigan
Other Equipment Backup Sump Pump;
HOA Fee Includes None
Location
Area Des Plaines
County Cook
Elementary School District 62
Middle School District 62
High School District 207
APN 9201020330000
We are not permitted to show value estimates for this property.
  • Oct 2021
    Public Records
  • Oct 26, 2021 Sold
    $354,000
  • Sep 2021
    mls logo MLS # 11184227
  • Sep 27, 2021 Sold
    $354,000 (-1.7%)
  • Aug 27, 2021 Pending
    —
  • Aug 17, 2021 Listed
    $360,000 (+20.0%)
  • May 2018
    Public Records
  • May 1, 2018 Sold
    $300,000
  • Apr 2018
    mls logo MLS # 09882748
  • Apr 25, 2018 Sold
    $300,000
  • Mar 16, 2018 Contingent
    —
  • Mar 13, 2018 Listed
    $299,900 (-6.3%)
  • Mar 2018
    mls logo MLS # 09877025
  • Mar 13, 2018 Cancelled
    —
  • Mar 6, 2018 Listed
    $319,900
  • Mar 2018
    mls logo MLS # 09876185
  • Mar 7, 2018 Cancelled
    —
  • Mar 6, 2018 Listed
    $319,900 (+113.3%)
  • Dec 2013
    Public Records
  • Dec 19, 2013 Sold
    $150,000
  • Dec 2013
    mls logo MLS # 08476561
  • Dec 6, 2013 Sold
    $150,000 (-3.2%)
  • Oct 27, 2013 Listed
    $154,900
  • Oct 2013
    mls logo MLS # 08337008
  • Oct 18, 2013 Expired
    —
  • May 6, 2013 Listed
    $154,900 (-53.3%)
  • Nov 2004
    Public Records
  • Nov 23, 2004 Sold
    $331,500
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2023
    $7,827 +2.8%
    $33,000
  • 2022
    $7,611 +35.5%
    $33,000 +52.78%
  • 2021
    $5,616 +0.5%
    $21,600
  • 2020
    $5,590 -13.5%
    $21,600 -10.0%
  • 2019
    $6,459 +31.7%
    $24,000 +20.97%
  • 2018
    $4,906 +1.4%
    $19,840
  • 2017
    $4,837 -10.4%
    $19,840 -9.48%
  • 2016
    $5,396 +29.3%
    $21,917 +33.44%
  • 2015
    $4,172 +1.8%
    $16,425
  • 2014
    $4,101 -7.3%
    —
  • 2013
    $4,425
    —
  • 874 S 2nd Ave
    $354K
  • Des Plains
    $389K -2% y/y
  • 60016
    $329K -2% y/y
  • Des Plaines
    $367K 0% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
886 S 2nd Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 $500,000 4/1 1,922 0.01
866 S 2nd Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 $499,000 4/1 1,656 0.01
890 S 2nd Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 $488,000 3/2 1,577 0.02
860 S 2nd Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 $420,000 3/1 1,136 0.02
875 S 2nd Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 $637,000 4/2 2,812 0.03
885 S 2nd Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 $496,000 4/2 1,428 0.03
904 S 2nd Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 $463,000 4/2 1,817 0.03
852 S 2nd Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 $450,000 3/1 1,333 0.03

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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