1638 Oakwood Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016 - Photo 1

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$330,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
5 Beds
2 Full Baths
1,800 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

1,5 Story Home nestled in the Heart of Des Plaines. Historical Des Plaines Cinder Block Bungalow full of potential. Strong Bonds. 1,800 SF. 5 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms, Full (dry) Basement, Detached 2 Car Garage. Alley Access. Nice size Backyard. Main Level features: filled with natural light Living Room with Fireplace combined with Dining Room, Kitchen, 2 Bedrooms and Full Bathroom. The Second Floor has: 3 Bedrooms and Full Bath. Large, Unfinished Basement. Large Front Porch. Sold "As-Is". This is a great opportunity (project) to turn this home into your dream home. Can also be investment, a flip opportunity. Very Convenient Location: Walking distance to the Metra Station, Pace Stops, Stores, Bakery, Restaurants, Award Winning Central Elementary School, Beautiful, New Playground, Park, Library, Des Plaines Theater, Exercise Facilities! Easy Access to all Expressways & O'Hare Airport! Near: Rosemont Entertainment Center, Casino, Chicago Outlet Mall, Nature Trails, Rec. Center, Swimming & more! 30 min to Downtown Chicago. Please come to see today, this can be your new, comfortable Home!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 1638 Oakwood Ave

General

Sold For: $330,000
Taxes: $5,281 (2023)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12387962
Added to Site: 221 day(s) ago

Interior

Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace(s): Living Room
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2
Bathroom Features: Separate Shower, Soaking Tub

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 5

Additional Information

Equipment: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Sump Pump
Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access, Flood Zone

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Total Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Parking On-Site: Yes

Location

Area: Des Plaines
County: Cook
Driving Directions: North on River Rd Left on Ashland Left on Cora to Oakwood Ave

School Information

School District: 62
Midd School District: 62
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: Wall Unit(s)
Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air

Utilities

Water: Lake Michigan, Public

Structural Information

Construction: Block
Exterior Const.: Block
Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
Foundation: Block
Roof: Asphalt
Square Feet: 1,800
Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
Year Built: 1921
Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
Lot Dimensions: 7500

Financial Considerations

Parking Included: Yes
Assessment Year: 1921
Tax Amount: $5,281.66
Tax Year: 2023

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Property ID: 9211000120000

Listed by Stachurska Real Estate, Inc.
Sold by RE/MAX American Dream

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Schools

Schools serving 1638 Oakwood 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	0.2 mi
Chippewa Middle School, Des Plaines, IL 123 North 8th Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016	6-8	1.8 mi
Maine West High School 1755 South Wolf Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018	9-12	1.6 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 1638 Oakwood Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

8/11/2025

Sold

$330,000

-3.76%

MLS

6/09/2025

Listed

$342,900

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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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