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Property Description
Charming Home with many updates on a great tree lined street in Des Plaines. Home features a side drive , with newer concrete and a beautiful backyard with a paver brick patio. Darling Enclosed Front porch, Hardwood floors in Living Room and Formal Dining Room with Crown Molding. Oak Cabinet Kitchen features Corian Countertops and Breakfast Bar. Newer Stainless steel Refrigerator. Newer Dishwasher. Bathroom Has been updated and has a clawfoot tub and vaulted ceiling with Skylight. Windows are 2 years old. New Hot Water Tank. Finished Basement features 2 Bedrooms and a bath with a shower. 1 car garage has a new garage door opener. Close to shopping, schools and transportation.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1280 S Cora St
General
- Price: $385,000
- Taxes: $5,160 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12730952
Interior
- Basement: Partially
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath, Lobby, Separate Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement Baths: Yes
- Bathroom Features: Soaking Tub
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Other Features: Interstate Access
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Concrete, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Des Plaines
- County: Cook
- Township: Maine
- Driving Directions: West of River Road and north of Oakton
School Information
- School District: 62
- Elem School District: 62
- Midd School District: 62
- High School District: 207
- Elementary School: Central Elementary 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, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Bungalow
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full, Daylight
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Square Feet: 1,000
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1924
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Oversized Chicago Lot
- Lot Dimensions: 40 x 105
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1924
- Tax Amount: $5,160
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 9204050280000
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Schools
Schools serving 1280 S Cora St
School Districts:Des Plaines Community Consolidated School District 62, Maine Township High School District 207
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Central Elementary School, Des Plaines, IL 1526 East Thacker Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016 | K-5 | 0.5 mi |
Iroquois Community School 1836 East Touhy Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018 | K-8 | 1.4 mi |
Chippewa Middle School, Des Plaines, IL 123 North 8th Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016 | 6-8 | 2.1 mi |
Maine West High School 1755 South Wolf Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018 | 9-12 | 1.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Tax History
Tax History for 1280 S Cora St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$5,160
—
$25,000
9%
2023
$5,160
-3%
$22,886
-5%
2022
$5,295
29%
$24,000
43%
2021
$4,119
—
$16,731
—
2020
$4,119
1%
$16,731
-10%
2019
$4,080
5%
$18,591
13%
2018
$3,898
1%
$16,468
—
2017
$3,846
-1%
$16,468
—
2016
$3,882
3%
$16,468
10%
2015
$3,753
2%
$15,038
—
2014
$3,690
3%
$15,038
—
2013
$3,581
-10%
$15,038
-18%
2012
$3,991
—
$18,343
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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1280 S Cora Street, Des Plaines, IL 60018 (MLS# 12730952) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 1280 S Cora Street is currently listed for $385,000 and was received on August 12, 2026. Want to learn more about 1280 S Cora Street? 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.

