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223 Cambridge Road

Des Plaines, IL 60016

2 beds
2 baths
1,222 sqft
8,520 sqft lot
$315 per sqft
1957 build
– on site

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Solid well maintained brick ranch with attached garage in desirable Cumberland Highlands subdivision surrounded by other well maintained and beautifully landscaped homes! Floor to ceiling wood burning fireplaces in living room and basement! Hardwood oak floors! Updated kitchen with beautiful birch cabinetry with self closing drawers and soft close doors, glass tile backsplashes, granite counter tops, stainless appliances and ceramic tiled floor! Updated main floor full bath with lovely ceramic tiled tub surround, ceramic/stone tiled walls, Kohler cast iron bathtub and sink, Kohler one piece toilet and antique bronze finished fixtures! High end vinyl triple thermal pane widows, blinds, sleek ceiling fans and lighting thoughout the main floor! Bose ceiling mounted surround sound speakers with wall speaker jack connections! Additional insulation in attic provides high R value for more efficient heating and cooling! Full unfinished area of basement waiting to be finished along with 1/2 bath waiting to be replaced with new full bath! Spacious back yard with mature trees and lovely landscaping creates serene setting to sit back and escape the urban enviroment! Large custom built shed with ample storage for yard tools and more plus translucent roof vent and window provides plently of natural light! Carpeting, tacking strips and staples recently removed from bedrooms making floors ready for refinishing or new carpeting! A few updates, complete new interior paint job and refinishing of the hardwood floors will make this one stellar home! Dates of improvements: HVAC ducts cleaned 9/2024, Washing machine 2/2024; driveway and walkways 9/2020; furnace and A/C 9/2019; fireplaces cleaned and inspected 8/2018; living room fireplace doors and screens 12/2018; full bath remodeled 2015 (toilet 4/2021, bath tub 1999); cordless blinds in living and dining rooms 2017/2015; tear off roof on house and shed 5-6/2012; kitchen remodeled 2011 (faucet 9/2024, dishwasher 10/2023, disposal 4/2016); dryer 7/2011; shed built 5/2010; paver brick patio 2008; garage overhead door, sewer clean out and crack sealed in basement wall by laundry area 2007; hot water heater 2005; 100 amp circiut breaker panel, vinyl windows and fascia/soffits/freeze board aluminum clad 2003; garage door opener and basement bath remodeled 2002.

Listing courtesy of MRED / @properties Christie's International Real Estate as distributed by MLS GRID

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MLS# 12182872 —

The Building

Year Built:

1957
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
Architectural Style:

Ranch
Model:

RANCH
Roof:

Asphalt
Basement:

Full
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Features:

Patio, Porch, Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens
Window Features:

Blinds,Curtains/Drapes,Insulated Windows,Screens,Triple Pane Windows,Window Treatments
Disability Access:

No
Other Equipment:

TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Water Heater-Gas
Living Area Source:

Assessor

Interior

Rooms Total:

5
Room Type:

Foyer
Interior Features:

Hardwood Floors, Built-in Features, Center Hall Plan, Open Floorplan, Drapes/Blinds, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room, Plaster, Replacement Windows
Door Features:

Storm Door(s),36" Minimum Entry Door,Panel Door(s)
Fireplaces Total:

2
Fireplace Features:

Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Heatilator, Includes Accessories, Masonry, More than one
Fireplace Location:

Living Room,Basement
Laundry Features:

Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Chute, Sink

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

1222

Location

Directions:

Northwest Hwy. southeast of Mt. Prospect Rd. to Cambridge, north to 223 on the east side of street.
Location:

28585
Location:

86831

The Property

Parcel Number:

09073020100000
Property Type:

Residential
Lot Features:

Mature Trees, Sidewalks
Lot Size Dimensions:

60 X 142
Lot Size Acres:

0.1956
Lot Size Source:

Survey
Rural:

N
Waterfront:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2023
Tax Annual Amount:

7299.17

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

2
Bedrooms Possible:

2

Baths

Baths:

2
Full Baths:

1
Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Short Sale:

Not Applicable
Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas, Forced Air, Floor Furnace
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer, Sewer-Storm
Electric:

Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water Source:

Lake Michigan, Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Built-In Oven, Front Controls on Range/Cooktop, Gas Oven

Schools

Elementary School:

Cumberland 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:

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:

Off Street, Driveway
Parking Onsite:

Yes
Parking Ownership:

Owned
Garage Type:

Attached
Garage Spaces:

1
Garage Onsite:

Yes
Garage Ownership:

Owned

Extra Units

Other Structures:

Shed(s), Storage

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$130/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
11/6/24 Nov 6, 2024	Sold	MRED	$385,000	6.9%
10/15/24 Oct 15, 2024	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MRED	$360,000
10/11/24 Oct 11, 2024	Listed / Active	MRED	$360,000	14.3% (0.8% / YR)

House Sold on 11/6/2024

$385,000

Listing provided by broker:

Robert Self

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

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223 Cambridge Road

Des Plaines, IL 60016