1692 Farwell Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018

Des Plaines
Local realty services provided by:Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Star Homes
1692 Farwell Avenue,Des Plaines, IL 60018
$375,000
  • 5 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,157 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: ubaldo diaz
Office: real broker, llc.
MLS#:12729192
Source:MLSNI

Price summary

  • Price:$375,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$173.85

About this home

Investor | Builder Opportunity in Prime Des Plaines Location! Attention investors, rehabbers, and builders: this is the opportunity you've been waiting for. Situated on an expansive 103 x 180 lot (approx. 0.41 acres) in a highly desirable Des Plaines neighborhood, this property offers incredible potential for renovation, redevelopment, or new construction. The existing home features 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and over 2,100 square feet of living space, making it ideal for a full rehab project or rental hold. The property is being sold AS-IS. Unique architectural details such as birch plank-and-beam ceilings and a custom staircase add character and potential value. The oversized lot presents a rare opportunity for builders, with potential to tear down and build new, or explore redevelopment options (buyer to verify zoning and subdivision possibilities). Located in a sought-after area of Des Plaines known for its convenient access to O'Hare Airport, major expressways,...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1944
  • Listing ID #:12729192
  • Updated:August 13, 2026 at 11:08 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:5
  • Total bathrooms:2
  • Full bathrooms:2
  • Rooms Total:8
  • Dining Description:Combined With Living Room
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
  • Living area:2,157 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central Air
  • Heating:Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Asphalt, Rubber
  • Year built:1944
  • Building area:2,157 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.41 Acres
  • Foundation Description:Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels:2 Story

Utilities

  • Water:Lake Michigan
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$375,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$173.85
  • Tax amount:$8,358 (2024)

Features and amenities

  • Laundry features:Dryer, Washer

Parking

  • Total parking spaces:2
  • Parking description:Attached Garage, Concrete, Garage
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:2
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