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$475,000

  • Sold
  • Closed
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 2,168 Sq. Ft.
  • 2.5 Car Garage
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Discover This Exceptional One-Owner Residence*** Perfectly Situated On A Premium Corner Lot***This Well-Maintained Tri-Level With Sub-Basement Offers Exceptional Space and Comfort***Enjoy A Cozy Starter Fireplace With Logs***A Fully Insulated Sub-Basement, and A Full Basement Bathroom For Added Convenience***Recent Upgrades Include: A New Sump Pump With Battery Backup Installed in 2025 *** Water Heater 2018**Home Features Leaf-Guard Gutters***Alarm System***Fenced Backyard With Sprinkler System Provides A Perfect Space For Relaxation and Entertaining***This Property Offers Outstanding Value and A Great Location***Close To Schools, Shopping, and Main Routes. A Must-See Opportunity!!!

Full Property Details for 1696 S Elm St

General

  • Sold For: $475,000
  • Taxes: $1,759 (2024)
  • Status: Closed
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12528139
  • Added to Site: 116 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Interior Features: Dining Combo
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace(s): Basement, Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Humidifier
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement Baths: Yes

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Additional Information

  • Equipment: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Lawn Sprinkler, Backup Sump Pump, Water Heater-Gas
  • Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

Location

  • Area: Des Plaines
  • County: Cook
  • Driving Directions: Elmhurst Rd North to W Oaken St S Elm St to address.

School Information

  • School District: 62
  • Midd School District: 62
  • Elementary School: South 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
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air

Utilities

  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Construction: Brick, Frame
  • Exterior Const.: Brick, Frame
  • Basement Desc.: Finished, Partial
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
  • Square Feet: 2,168
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Manufactured Home

  • Model: SPLIT LEVEL W/SUB BASEMENT

Lot Features

  • Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 3125
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing (Description): Fenced

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1964
  • Tax Amount: $1,759.2
  • Tax Year: 2024

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 9292060220000

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Sold by @properties Christie's International Real Estate

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Schools serving 1696 S Elm St

School Districts:Des Plaines Community Consolidated School District 62, Maine Township High School District 207
NameGradesDistance
South Elementary School, Des Plaines, IL
1535 Everett Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018
PK-50.2 mi
Algonquin Middle School, Des Plaines, IL
767 East Algonquin Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016
6-81 mi
Maine West High School
1755 South Wolf Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018
9-120.9 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 1696 S Elm St

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/12/2026
Sold
$475,000
-3.04%
MLS
1/22/2026
Price Reduced
$489,900
-2.02%
MLS
12/04/2025
Listed
$499,999
—
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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