972 Howard Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018
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972 Howard Avenue,Des Plaines, IL 60018
$389,900
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,071 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Pending
Listed by:michael lohens
Office:re/max properties northwest
MLS#:12429312
Source:MLSNI
Price summary
- Price:$389,900
- Price per sq. ft.:$188.27
About this home
CHARMING 3 BEDROOM 2 FULL BATH CAPE COD WITH A SECOND FLOOR LOFT AREA THAT WILL MAKE A PERFECT READING OR COMPUTER AREA FOR THE KIDS. THE FIRST FLOOR FEATURES A COZY LIVING ROOM AND A SEPARATE DINING ROOM. THERE IS AN EATIN KITCHEN THAT OPENS TO THE LARGE 1ST FLOOR FAMILY ROOM WITH DOORS THAT LEAD TO A BEAUTIFUL DECK. THE SECOND FLOOR HAS THREE GOOD SIZE BEDROOMS, AND A FULL BATH WITH A DOUBLE BOWL VANITY AND A WALIN SHOWER. THERE IS A 1ST FLOOR LAUNDRY ROOM/ MUD ROOM. THE PARTIAL BASEMENT HAS YOUR MECHANICALS AND SOME STORAGE SPACE. THERE IS AN OVERSIZED 2 1/2 DETACHED GARAGE WITH AN INTERIOR STAIRCASE THAT LEADS TO AN UNFINISHED ATTIC THAT HAS LOADS OF STORAGE. ALL OF THIS AND IT IS LOCATED ACROSS THE STREET FROM LAKE PARK THAT HAS GOLF, FOOTGOLF, PADDLE, BOATS, KAYAKS AND THE FOXTAIL ON THE LAKE RESTAURANT.
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Home facts
- Year built:1946
- Listing Id #:12429312
- Added:20 day(s) ago
- Updated:August 13, 2025 at 07:45 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:3
- Total bathrooms:2
- Full bathrooms:2
- Living area:2,071 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Forced Air, Natural Gas
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Asphalt
- Year built:1946
- Building area:2,071 sq. ft.
Schools
- High school:Maine West High School
- Middle school:Algonquin Middle School
- Elementary school:Plainfield Elementary School
Utilities
- Water:Lake Michigan
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$389,900
- Price per sq. ft.:$188.27
- Tax amount:$8,426 (2023)
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