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Property Description
Don't miss this one. A three bedroom ranch with a full basement located near Lake Opeka. House has a warm and welcoming feeling when you walk in the door and you'll love all the natural light in the living room from multiple windows. Large Living Room/Dining Room Combination! Hardwood flooring, 2.5 car detached garage, spacious backyard. Check out the basement and turn it into your very own recreation area. New roof in 2026, newer AC 2024 and newer furnace. Located in desirable School district and conveniently located Near O'Hare, Expressways, Lake Park, dining, shopping, and many other amenities! Perfect opportunity to bring in all your own ideas and make this home your own! A little TLC is needed. Come take a look at this affordable home and make it yours before is gone!! Property being sold As Is. Estate Sale.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1978 Spruce Ave
General
- Price: $399,000
- Taxes: $2,404 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12676968
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Sidewalks
Interior
- Basement: Partially
- Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Des Plaines
- County: Cook
- Township: Maine
- Driving Directions: OAKTON TO SPRUCE SOUTH TO HOME
School Information
- School District: 62
- Elem School District: 62
- Midd School District: 62
- High School District: 207
- Elementary School: Plainfield Elementary School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Ranch
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Model: RANCH
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Sq. Ft. Source: Not Reported
- Year Built: 1955
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Manufactured Home
- Model: RANCH
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 50 x 130
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1955
- Tax Amount: $2,404.28
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 9292250660000
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Schools
Schools serving 1978 Spruce Ave
School Districts:Des Plaines Community Consolidated School District 62, Maine Township High School District 207
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Plainfield Elementary School 1850 Plainfield Drive, Des Plaines, IL 60018 | PK-5 | 0.5 mi |
Iroquois Community School 1836 East Touhy Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018 | K-8 | 0.9 mi |
Algonquin Middle School, Des Plaines, IL 767 East Algonquin Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016 | 6-8 | 1.1 mi |
Maine West High School 1755 South Wolf Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018 | 9-12 | 0.7 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 1978 Spruce Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$6,336
—
$33,000
10%
2023
$6,336
166%
$30,000
—
2022
$2,383
-14%
$30,000
81%
2021
$2,771
9%
$16,561
—
2020
$2,538
2%
$16,561
-11%
2019
$2,498
-10%
$18,608
-13%
2018
$2,781
4%
$21,371
—
2017
$2,684
-18%
$21,371
—
2016
$3,278
-13%
$21,371
27%
2015
$3,747
-10%
$16,890
-8%
2014
$4,153
5%
$18,437
-8%
2013
$3,954
-26%
$20,089
-21%
2012
$5,311
—
$25,367
—
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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1978 Spruce Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016 (MLS# 12676968) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 1978 Spruce Avenue is currently listed for $399,000 and was received on June 12, 2026. Want to learn more about 1978 Spruce Avenue? 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.
