Sold314d on market
974 S 2nd Ave
Des Plaines, IL, 60016 • 60016 • Cook County
$450,000
$268/sqft
4Beds
2Baths
1,682Sqft
0.16 acLot
1948Built
Property DNA
Cape Cod Style
Built 1948 · 78 years of history
Outdoor Living
Porch · Screened · Patio
Shed(s)
Shed(s)
1.5-Car Garage
Concrete · On Site · Garage Owned · Detached · Garage
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 314 days ago · 11 views · Top 1% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
314 days on market
Established listing
$268/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 1% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1948
**MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED. BEST & FINAL DUE MONDAY, 4/28/25 AT NOON CST** Welcome to this delightful Cape Cod-style home that blends vintage character with modern updates for today. From the inviting front porch & arched entryways to the sunfilled interior, this home is full of warmth and charm. On the main floor, you'll fall in love with the remodeled Kitchen, featuring crisp white cabinetry, sleek backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a classic farm sink, and a window overlooking the park...perfect for keeping an eye on the kids while they play. The Kitchen has granite countertops & large breakfast bar with an open concept into the Dining Area, with room for the whole family to gather. The gracious Living Room, complete with a bayed window & built-ins, is the ideal setting for movie nights & quiet evenings in. A versatile Home Office or 4th Bedroom and a stylish, updated Full Bathroom complete the first floor. Upstairs, the spacious Primary Suite is your private retreat, offering a Walk-In Closet and room for a home office if desired. Two additional bedrooms boast charm and character, and the remodeled full bathroom is a showstopper with subway tile, a sleek glass shower door, marble hex tile flooring, and a handsome vanity. The Walk-Out Basement is full of potential...currently used as a home gym and workshop, but easily transformable into additional living space. Right off of the Kitchen, is a French door onto the fabulous screened-in porch, overlooking the fenced backyard...a perfect spot to relax and entertain. Extras abound, including hardwood floors throughout, many newer windows, a 1.5-car garage with an expanded driveway (great for basketball games!), a large yard with a firepit for summer nights, and a flower bed ready for your summer planting. Perennial blooms surround the property making it a true standout on a lovely block. All of this next door to an awesome newer tot lot, where the kids play & families gather. A prime location...close to downtown, shopping, dining, and amenities you'll enjoy for years to come. Don't miss your chance to call this charming home your own!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights fenced backyard, large yard, and versatile home office as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$2,806/month
Principal & Interest$2,206
Property Tax$450
Insurance$150
Down payment20% ($90,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.20% rate · 30yr fixed · $360,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1948
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
Parking1 Garage space
Lot7,000 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleCape Cod
Year built1948
Stories2
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerLake Michigan, Public / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingConcrete, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage1.5 spaces
BasementUnfinished,Exterior Entry,Full
Lot7,000 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60016
Annual tax$6,249
Parcel0920109024
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
14 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
1st Floor Bedroom
Appliances
Range
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Washer
Dryer
Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Laundry
Laundry Chute
Sink
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Concrete
On Site
Garage Owned
Detached
Garage
Construction
Brick
Patio & Porch
Porch
Screened
Patio
Community
Park
Curbs
Sidewalks
Street Lights
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Other Equipment
Ceiling Fan(s)
Sump Pump
Other Structures
Shed(s)
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Second21×12 ft252 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)Window Treatments (Blinds)
Bedroom2
Second12×10 ft120 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)Window Treatments (Blinds)
Bedroom3
Second10×10 ft100 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)Window Treatments (Blinds)
Bedroom4
Main12×11 ft132 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)Window Treatments (Blinds)
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market314
Est. value$465,400
Est. rent$3,457/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$268
On marketApr 25, 2025
PostedApr 25, 2025
Last sold$450,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedMay 30, 2025
Tour days6
Views11
How are the schools in Des Plaines?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Des Plaines, IL, 60016
Price history
7 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
May 30, 2025Sold$450,000$268MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 29, 2025Contingent$399,000$237MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 25, 2025Listed For Sale$399,000$237MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 22, 2015Sold$314,900$187MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 4, 2015Pending Sale$314,900$187United Real Estate - Chicago
Jun 2, 2015Listed For Sale$314,900$187United Real Estate - Chicago
Dec 18, 2006Sold$326,000$194Public Record
Sold$450,000
May 30, 2025•$268/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$399,000
Apr 29, 2025•$237/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$399,000
Apr 25, 2025•$237/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$314,900
Jul 22, 2015•$187/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$314,900
Jun 4, 2015•$187/sqft•United Real Estate - Chicago
Listed For Sale$314,900
Jun 2, 2015•$187/sqft•United Real Estate - Chicago
Sold$326,000
Dec 18, 2006•$194/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2023$6,249$27,017
Apr 10, 2022$6,510$28,719
Apr 10, 2021$5,707$21,896
Apr 10, 2020$6,869$25,831
Apr 10, 2019$7,431$31,041
Apr 10, 2018$5,818$22,890
Apr 10, 2017$5,733$22,890
Apr 10, 2016$8,068$31,531
Apr 10, 2015$5,772$21,716
Apr 10, 2014$5,667$21,716
Apr 10, 2013$5,508$21,716
Apr 10, 2012$6,112$26,766
Apr 10, 2011$5,947$26,766
Apr 10, 2010$6,376$28,696
Apr 10, 2009$5,944$29,098
Apr 10, 2008$5,289$33,066
Apr 10, 2007$5,055$33,066
Apr 10, 2006$4,144$27,016
Apr 10, 2005$3,549$27,016
Apr 10, 2004$3,371$27,016
Apr 10, 2003$3,242$20,984
Apr 10, 2002$3,148$20,984
Apr 10, 2001$2,747$20,984
Apr 10, 2000$2,909$18,452
Apr 10, 1999$2,909$18,452
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Local context around this listing
Des Plaines, IL • Cook County
Nearby cities
Arlington HeightsChicagoCiceroDes PlainesElginEvanstonOrland ParkPalatine
Nearby zip codes
60016600176001860019
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