Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/30/2026
Listed
$349,000
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MLS
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Property Description
Bring your decorating ideas to this charming mid-century ranch in Des Plaines! This 1,650 sq. ft. home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, hardwood floors throughout, and an abundance of closet space. The split entry leads into a bright family room boasting a vaulted ceiling, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a wood-burning fireplace. The galley kitchen is accented by a horizontal wall of windows and a new sliding side door. The primary bedroom offers an ensuite bathroom with a skylight and double vanity, along with double doors leading to an outdoor deck. Home sits on a 12,000 sq foot lot with a long driveway, a backyard, and a detached 3 car garage. No basement, only a crawlspace in the mechanical room. 2024 updates include a new roof, hot water heater, living room windows, and kitchen slider. Home being sold As-Is and has amazing updating opportunities both inside and out!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1280 S River Rd
General
- Price: $349,000
- Taxes: $7,568 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12632604
- Updated: 5/7/2026
- Added to Site: 8 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Crawl Spac
- Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Dining Combo
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood-Burning
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Cooktop
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Total Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Concrete, Yes, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Des Plaines
- County: Cook
- Township: Maine
- Driving Directions: Property on the west side of River Road; between Van Buren and Whitcomb
School Information
- School District: 62
- Elem School District: 62
- Midd School District: 62
- High School District: 207
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Ranch
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Construction: Brick, Frame
- Exterior Const.: Brick, Frame
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Crawl Space
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 1,650
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1959
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 12000
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1959
- Tax Amount: $7,568
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 9213030370000
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Schools
Schools serving 1280 S River Rd
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 | 0.6 mi |
Iroquois Community School 1836 East Touhy Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018 | K-8 | 1.3 mi |
Chippewa Middle School, Des Plaines, IL 123 North 8th Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016 | 6-8 | 2.2 mi |
Maine West High School 1755 South Wolf Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018 | 9-12 | 1.5 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 1280 S River Rd
Tax History
Tax History for 1280 S River Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$7,391
—
$36,000
6%
2023
$7,391
3%
$34,000
—
2022
$7,165
26%
$34,000
39%
2021
$5,688
-15%
$24,498
-12%
2020
$6,699
3%
$27,752
-8%
2019
$6,487
-13%
$30,276
22%
2018
$7,428
35%
$24,836
—
2017
$5,512
-20%
$24,836
—
2016
$6,901
15%
$24,836
25%
2015
$6,000
31%
$19,846
—
2014
$4,570
3%
$19,846
—
2013
$4,426
-28%
$19,846
-26%
2012
$6,124
—
$26,814
—
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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- Updated 3 hours ago
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- Active
- Updated 8 hours ago
- 2Beds
- 1Total Bath
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- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 2 days ago
- 4Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 1,455Sq. Ft.
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- Updated 15 hours ago
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- Closed
- 4Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 2,200Sq. Ft.
Listed by Elizabeth Thompson
1280 S River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018 (MLS# 12632604) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 1280 S River Road is currently listed for $349,000 and was received on April 30, 2026. Want to learn more about 1280 S River Road? 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.