1488 Van Buren Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018 - Photo 1

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$465,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
1 Full Bath
1 Partial Bath
1,500 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

The absolute cutest house on the block! This immaculate 3-story home with a full basement offers a bright, open floor plan perfect for today's lifestyle. Enjoy newer hardwood flooring, updated windows, and a stunning kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and a stylish subway tile backsplash. The spacious primary suite boasts recessed lighting, a Jack-and-Jill style en suite bathroom, and plenty of closet space. Additional highlights include dual-zone heating and cooling, a convenient mudroom, and a 2-car detached garage. The versatile third floor provides a large flex space-ideal as a 3rd/4th bedroom, home office, or playroom. The basement includes a laundry room and rough-in plumbing for an additional bathroom, giving you room to expand. Move-in ready and perfectly located just blocks from the Metra, schools, playgrounds, and all the dining and shopping of downtown Des Plaines-this home has it all!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 1488 Van Buren Ave

General

Sold For: $465,000
Taxes: $6,348 (2023)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12481209
Added to Site: 102 day(s) ago

Interior

Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 1
Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Total Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Location

Area: Des Plaines
County: Cook
Driving Directions: River Rd, West on Van Buren or Mannheim, East on Algonquin, South on Center, East on Van Buren

School Information

School District: 62
Midd School District: 62
Elementary School: Central Elementary School
Middle School: Iroquois Community 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, Zoned
Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air

Utilities

Water: Lake Michigan

Structural Information

Architectural Style: English
Construction: Cedar, Shake Siding
Exterior Const.: Cedar, Shake Siding
Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
Foundation: Block
Roof: Asphalt
Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
Square Feet: 1,500
Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
Year Built: 1929
Built Before 1978: Yes
Remodeled/Updated: 2016

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.145
Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
Lot Dimensions: 50 x 127
Fence: Yes
Fencing (Description): Fenced

Financial Considerations

Parking Included: Yes
Assessment Year: 1929
Tax Amount: $6,348
Tax Year: 2023

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Property ID: 9204020280000

Listed by Keller Williams Infinity
Sold by Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty

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Schools

Schools serving 1488 Van Buren Ave

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
Chippewa Middle School, Des Plaines, IL 123 North 8th Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016	6-8	2 mi
Maine West High School 1755 South Wolf Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018	9-12	1.2 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 1488 Van Buren Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

11/14/2025

Sold

$465,000

8.14%

MLS

10/05/2025

Listed

$430,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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