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1683 Van Buren Avenue

Des Plaines, IL 60018

3 beds
3 baths
2,300 sqft
10,140 sqft lot
$204 per sqft
1925 build
– on site

This beautiful bungalow nestled in the heart of Des Plaines features a total of 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths and a full finished basement. Vinyl siding, Roof, Furnace and Central A/C (all replaced in 2019). First floor offers an enclosed entryway porch, Living room with wood burning fireplace and gas starter, Hardwood floors, separate dining room, kitchen with eating area, walk in pantry, bay window and newer oversized deck (2024) for entertaining. The second floor primary bedroom en suite offers a spacious and private retreat, featuring a generously sized sleeping area and full bath. An adjacent bonus room provides endless possibilities- it could serve as a luxurious walk in closet with a dedicated dressing area, creating a boutique-like experience for organizing clothing, shoes and accessories. With its versatility, this could be customized to suit your needs, adding both convenience and elegance to your primary suite. Enjoy the ultimate convenience and peace of mind with a Generac whole house natural gas generator, ensuring you never have to worry about losing power- no matter the weather or unexpected outages. The finished basement features a living room, bedroom, full bath, office, large storage closet and a second kitchen, providing perfect in-law arrangement or additional living space for extended family, guests or rental opportunities. Generous backyard is fenced with a storage shed and 2 car detached garage; vinyl siding and roof (2019). Great location, close to parks, top rated schools, expressways and shopping. Walk just 10 blocks to the downtown Des Plaines area and Metra Train. No Flood Insurance Required! FEMA Elevation Certificate

Listing courtesy of MRED / Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate as distributed by MLS GRID

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MLS# 12301563 —

The Building

Year Built:

1925
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
New Construction:

No
Construction Materials:

Vinyl Siding
Architectural Style:

Bungalow
Roof:

Asphalt
Basement:

Finished, Full
Patio And Porch Features:

Deck
Disability Access:

No
Other Equipment:

CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;, Generator, Water Heater-Gas
Total SqFt:

2500
Total SqFt:

2500
Main SqFt:

1200
Upper SqFt:

400
Lower SqFt:

900
Living Area Source:

Estimated
Window Features:

Drapes

Interior

Room Type:

Kitchen, Bonus Room, Enclosed Porch, Office, Utility Room-Lower Level, Mud Room, Pantry, Deck
Rooms Total:

11
Interior Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Pantry
Fireplaces Total:

2
Fireplace Features:

Wood Burning, Gas Starter
Fireplace Location:

Living Room,Basement
Laundry Features:

In Unit, Sink
Flooring:

Hardwood, Carpet

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

2300

Location

Directions:

River Rd S of Algonquin W on Van Buren to Home
Location:

8092

The Property

Parcel Number:

09213030090000
Property Type:

Residential
Location:

C
Lot Size Dimensions:

60X169
Waterfront:

false
Additional Parcels:

false
Fencing:

Fenced

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2023
Tax Annual Amount:

6599.89

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3
Bedrooms Possible:

4

Baths

Baths:

3
Full Baths:

3

The Listing

Virtual Tour Unbranded:

Virtual Tour
Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Electric:

Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Water Source:

Lake Michigan

Appliances

Appliances:

Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Cooktop, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven

Schools

Elementary School:

Central Elementary School
Elementary School District:

62
Middle Or Junior School:

Chippewa Middle School
Middle Or Junior School District:

62
High School:

Maine West High School
High School District:

207

The Community

Community Features:

Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Association Fee Includes:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Parking Total:

2
Parking Features:

Asphalt, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage Spaces:

2

Extra Units

Other Structures:

Shed(s)

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$469,900

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$2,516
Taxes	$549
Insurance	$129
Utilities	$208 See report
Total	$3,402/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
4/14/25 Apr 14, 2025	Price Changed	MRED	$469,900	-4.1%
4/1/25 Apr 1, 2025	Listed / Active	MRED	$490,000

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This house located in Golden Corridor, Des Plaines, IL 60018 is currently for sale for $469,900. 1683 Van Buren Avenue is a 2,300 square foot house with 3 beds and 3 baths that has been on Estately for 14 days. 1683 Van Buren Avenue is in the Golden Corridor neighborhood of Des Plaines and has a WalkScore® of 52, making it somewhat walkable. This house is in the attendance area of Chippewa Middle School, Maine West High School, and Central Elementary School.

Listing courtesy of MRED, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate, and Lisa Nowogurski as distributed by MLS GRID.

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