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Sold on 09/15/2020
Linda Karp of REALTYPro

956 S 2nd Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016

$459,000

Last sold 09/15/2020 for $410K

  • 3

    bed

  • 2.5

    bath

  • 2,874

    Sqft ($143/Sqft)

House not for sale

About 956 S 2nd Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1956
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 6,316 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Rental estimate
Property description
Complete jaw-dropping remodel! Don't let the looks fool you, almost 3,000 finished sq ft of living space. Just steps to the park.. . Or hop the fence! Little oasis on a quiet tree-lined street with award winning schools. Fully permitted, full rehab, no expense spared. Entertainer's dream. Completely remodeled kitchen with enormous island, new cabinets, and new ss appliances. Generous dining area and a separate sun-filled breakfast area for morning coffee. All bathrooms have been completely remodeled. Real hardwood flooring and new carpeting throughout. The lower english level has 2 separate walkouts, a full bath, and many different ways to utilize the space. And the finished sub-basement is a blank canvas for whatever completes your home. Besides the beautiful things you can see, everything all the way to the guts, have been completely rehabbed. $20k plumbing job including new drain tile and all the way to the street. New insulation, virtually soundproof. New sump pump and ejector pump. New electrical panel. New roof and fascia. New argon gas double pane windows throughout. New furnace. New a/c condensing unit. New duct work. New hot water heater. The pictures don't do this home justice, this is a must-see!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Linda Karp
Listing Office - REALTYPro
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#10852352 • last updated 5 years ago
Movoto checked MRED for data 8 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air
Heating Gas
MLS # 10852352
Type Detached Single
SqFt 2874
Property Tax $ 5768.31
Year Built 1956
HOA Fee Not Applicable
Interior
Basement Finished, Walkout
Total # of Rooms 8
Other Room(s) Foyer, Office, Foyer
Accessibility Features No
Interior Features Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, Open Floorplan
Exterior
Exterior Brick, Stone, Wood Siding
Parking Desc Space/s
# Parking Spaces 3, 3
Lot Desc Less Than 0.25 Acre
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Desc Sewer-Public
Water Source Public
Location
Community Features Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
County Cook
Elementary School Forest Elementary School
Middle School Algonquin Middle School
High School District 207
Elementary School District 62
Middle School District 62
High School Maine West High School
Directions 2nd Ave North Of Algonquin Rd
APN 9201090220000
$459K
Range: $380K-$537K
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $3,731/month
Gross rent multiplier: 9.2 - Good
  • Jan 2021
    Public Records
  • Jan 19, 2021 Sold
    $410,000
  • Oct 2020
    mls logo MLS # 10852352
  • Oct 27, 2020 Sold
    $410,000 (-1.2%)
  • Sep 16, 2020 Contingent
    —
  • Sep 9, 2020 Listed
    $414,900 (+151.5%)
  • Aug 2019
    Public Records
  • Aug 30, 2019 Sold
    $165,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2023
    $9,493 +2.5%
    $36,004
  • 2022
    $9,264 +56.2%
    $36,004 +86.65%
  • 2021
    $5,929 +1.7%
    $19,290
  • 2020
    $5,829 +1.1%
    $19,290 -10.0%
  • 2019
    $5,768 +0.2%
    $21,434 +11.3%
  • 2018
    $5,759 +1.8%
    $19,257
  • 2017
    $5,657 +5.7%
    $19,257
  • 2016
    $5,351 +3.3%
    $19,257 +12.38%
  • 2015
    $5,180 +2.2%
    $17,135
  • 2014
    $5,071 -5.4%
    —
  • 2013
    $5,361
    —
  • 956 S 2nd Ave
    $410K
  • Des Plains
    $397K 0% y/y
  • 60016
    $327K -3% y/y
  • Des Plaines
    $370K +1% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
950 S 2nd Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 $426,000 3/1 1,357 0.01
974 S 2nd Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 $475,000 4/2 1,519 0.02
946 S 2nd Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 $524,000 4/2 1,683 0.02
978 S 2nd Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 $504,000 4/1 1,687 0.03
985 Oakwood Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 $405,000 4/2 1,401 0.03
961 S 2nd Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 $490,000 4/2 1,420 0.03
951 S 2nd Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 $461,000 3/1 1,554 0.03
957 Webster Ln, Des Plaines, IL 60016 $305,000 2/1 873 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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8/10
Forest Elementary School
public Grades PK, K-5
Community Consolidated School District 62
8/10
Algonquin 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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