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Property Description
Welcome to this beautiful, expanded brick split level home in Des Plaines, offering 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and spacious living across 3 finished levels. The main level offers a bright open-concept layout highlighted by a gourmet kitchen, a chef's paradise, completed in 2024, featuring quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, a spacious island, and marble backsplash, all open to the inviting living room with an electric LED fireplace. Upstairs, the lavish primary suite is a true retreat with expansive closet space and amazing spa-like bathroom completed in 2026, featuring a separate shower, soaking tub, and heated toilet. Additional 3 bedrooms offer plenty of space for family and guests. The fully finished lower level extends the living area with a spacious family room, large dining area, 3rd full bath, and convenient walkout access. You'll also find a specious laundry room area and extra storage space with a high-efficiency HVAC system with Nest thermostat, 2026 water heater. Step outside into the fenced privacy yard with a gazebo and fruit trees, creating a peaceful outdoor oasis for relaxation and activities. Additional improvements include European doors throughout, and windows replaced in 2024 on the main and upper levels, new gutters and soffits in 2024 with electrical wiring ready for lights, an overhead sewer line, a 2-car garage, and a crawl space offering even more storage and flexibility. This home offers the perfect blend of space, luxury, convenience, and an exceptional Des Plaines location close to major highways, dining, and entertainment. Just steps from Lake Opeka, you can enjoy paddle boat and kayak rentals at the marina, fishing, a par-3 golf course, a paved walking trail, and a family-friendly splash pad with playground. No flood insurance needed. Don't wait, schedule your showing today and see why this could be the dream home you've been waiting for!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 2196 Spruce Ave
General
- Sold For: $610,000
- Taxes: $8,275 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12728738
Interior
- Interior Features: Dry Bar, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floorplan, Separate Dining Room, Quartz Counters
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Electric
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Humidifier
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Basement Baths: Yes
- Bathroom Features: Separate Shower, Garden Tub, Soaking Tub
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Equipment: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump, Water Heater-Gas
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 4
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Off-Street, Driveway, Garage
Location
- Area: Des Plaines
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: FROM OAKTON & LEE ST, S ON LEE TO FARGO E TO SPRUCE.
School Information
- School District: 62
- Midd School District: 62
- Elementary School: Plainfield Elementary School
- Middle School: Algonquin Middle 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, Radiant Floor
Utilities
- Water: Public
- Onsite: Cable Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Split-Level
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Crawl Space, Exterior Entry, Concrete, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Daylight, Full, Walk-Out Access
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Window Treatments, Drapes
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Square Feet: 2,255
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1962
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2024
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Gazebo, Shed(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 65 x 125
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Corner Lot
- Fencing (Description): Fenced, Chain Link
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1962
- Tax Amount: $8,275
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 9294070200000
Listed by HomeSmart Connect LLC
Sold by Stellar Results Realty
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Schools
Schools serving 2196 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 | 0.6 mi |
Iroquois Community School 1836 East Touhy Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018 | K-8 | 0.8 mi |
Algonquin Middle School, Des Plaines, IL 767 East Algonquin Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016 | 6-8 | 1.3 mi |
Maine West High School 1755 South Wolf Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018 | 9-12 | 0.9 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
2196 Spruce Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018 (MLS# 12728738) is a Single Family property that was sold at $610,000 on October 02, 2026. Want to learn more about 2196 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.

