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$460,000 Sale Pending

  • For Sale
  • Pending
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 3,550 Sq. Ft.
  • 1 Car Garage
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Welcome Home! Step into the inviting main entrance foyer, which leads seamlessly to the dining room, living room, and three comfortable bedrooms. The main floor features 1.5 bathrooms and boasts stunning floor-to-ceiling windows in the living area, complete with a cozy wood-burning fireplace-perfect for family gatherings. The kitchen offers an abundance of wooden cabinetry and granite countertops, making it a functional and stylish space for any home cook. Downstairs, the lower level includes a spacious family room with a second wood-burning fireplace, a laundry room, utility room, storage room, and a amazing bathroom. Tuck point 2020, water heater is one year old, and the sump pump was replaced just six months ago. Several new windows have also been installed for added efficiency and comfort. Upstairs, the finished attic currently serves as a fourth bedroom but can easily be used as a home office, creative studio, or additional storage space. This home is situated on a quiet residential street-not on the main river road-offering peace and privacy while still being close to everything you need.

Full Property Details for 1278 E River Dr

General

  • Price: $460,000
  • Taxes: $8,817 (2024)
  • Status: Pending
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12395510
  • Updated: 12/31/2025
  • Added to Site: 204 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Basement: Finished, F
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace(s): Living Room, Basement
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Baths: Yes

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Additional Information

  • Other Features: Flood Zone

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Hot Tub

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Yes, Attached, Garage

Location

  • Area: Des Plaines
  • County: Cook
  • Township: Maine
  • Driving Directions: River Rd south of Algonquin Rd east to River Dr to home.

School Information

  • School District: 62
  • Elem School District: 62
  • Midd School District: 62
  • High School District: 207
  • Elementary School: Central Elementary School
  • Middle School: Chippewa Middle School
  • High School: Maine West High School
  • Private School: Maine West High School

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Lake Michigan

Structural Information

  • Architectural Info: Contemporary
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Model: 1.5 STORY
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Square Feet: 3,550
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Plans
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Manufactured Home

  • Model: 1.5 STORY

Lot Features

  • Lot Size Range: .50 to .99 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 55 x 151
  • Lot Features: Landscaped

Financial Considerations

  • Assessment Year: 1952
  • Tax Amount: $8,817.34
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 9213040210000

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Schools serving 1278 E River Dr

School Districts:Des Plaines Community Consolidated School District 62, Maine Township High School District 207
NameGradesDistance
Central Elementary School, Des Plaines, IL
1526 East Thacker Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016
K-50.6 mi
Chippewa Middle School, Des Plaines, IL
123 North 8th Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016
6-82.3 mi
Maine West High School
1755 South Wolf Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018
9-121.6 mi
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Price & Sales History for 1278 E River Dr Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/11/2025
Price Reduced
$460,000
-2.13%
MLS
6/25/2025
Listed
$470,000
23.36%
MLS
5/24/2021
Sold
$381,000
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Tax History for 1278 E River Dr

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$9,492
2%
$36,000
—
2022
$9,263
91%
$36,000
88%
2021
$4,858
—
$19,136
—
2020
$4,845
—
$19,136
-11%
2019
$4,864
-13%
$21,502
-3%
2018
$5,613
1%
$22,204
—
2017
$5,532
1%
$22,204
—
2016
$5,476
3%
$22,204
9%
2015
$5,339
2%
$20,282
—
2014
$5,242
3%
$20,282
—
2013
$5,094
-14%
$20,282
-22%
2012
$5,917
—
$25,993
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1278 E River Drive, Des Plaines, IL 60018 (MLS# 12395510) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 1278 E River Drive is currently listed for $460,000 and was received on June 25, 2025. Want to learn more about 1278 E River Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Des Plaines? You can browse all Des Plaines real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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