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Property Description
Welcome home to this move-in ready 3 bedroom, 2 bath brick split-level in the desirable Cumberland neighborhood of Des Plaines. From the moment you arrive, you'll appreciate the great curb appeal, oversized 2.5-car garage, and expansive yard with a deck and outdoor gas line-perfect for summer gatherings and entertaining. Inside, the home shines with thoughtful updates: refinished hardwood floors (2025), fresh paint (2025), updated bedroom flooring (2023), modernized electrical (2024), newer hot water tank (2019), furnace and AC (2016), and gutter guards (2015). The fully finished basement, completed in 2011, offers additional living space ideal for a family room, home office, or play area. Practical upgrades also include a newer extra-thick 5" concrete pad in the backyard designed to support an RV-a rare find! With a long list of improvements already done, this home gives you peace of mind and the freedom to move right in. All of this in an unbeatable location-just blocks from the Metra station, schools, parks, and all the conveniences of Des Plaines. This one checks every box-don't miss it!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 265 Drake Ln
General
- Sold For: $408,000
- Taxes: $6,860 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12484260
- Added to Site: 96 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Des Plaines
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: Mt. Prospect Rd n of Northwest Hwy to Cranbrook, to Drake
School Information
- School District: 62
- Midd School District: 62
- Elementary School: Cumberland 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: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Partial
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 1,500
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1958
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 8520
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1958
- Tax Amount: $6,860.72
- Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 9073100160000
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Sold by Ruiz Realty, Inc.
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Schools
Schools serving 265 Drake Ln
School Districts:Des Plaines Community Consolidated School District 62, Maine Township High School District 207
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Cumberland Elementary School, Des Plaines, IL 700 East Golf Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016 | PK-5 | 0.5 mi |
Chippewa Middle School, Des Plaines, IL 123 North 8th Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016 | 6-8 | 0.4 mi |
Maine West High School 1755 South Wolf Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018 | 9-12 | 2.5 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 265 Drake Ln
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/03/2025
Sold
$408,000
-0.49%
MLS
9/11/2025
Listed
$410,000
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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.
265 Drake Lane, Des Plaines, IL 60016 (MLS# 12484260) is a Single Family property that was sold at $408,000 on December 03, 2025. Want to learn more about 265 Drake Lane? 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.

