266 Columbia Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016 - Photo 1

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$370,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
2 Full Baths
1,358 Sq. Ft.
1.5 Car Garage
Updated 11 days ago

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Property Description

Must See!! Charming Well Maintained 3-Bedroom 2 Bathroom Brick Ranch Located in the Sought-after Branigars-Cumberland area... This home blends classic character with practical living spaces and a welcoming neighborhood feel. Ideal for small families, first-time buyers or those looking to downsize comfortably. Well-designed living space, thoughtfully laid out on a single level. Full, unfinished basement offers prime potential for storage, workshop, or future finished space. Generous large back yard perfect for gardening, entertaining, or future expansion. Detached 1.5-car garage with plenty of extra room for storage. Close to local parks and community amenities. Easy access to restaurants, shopping, major highways and public transportation . . . . .

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 266 Columbia Ave

General

Sold For: $370,000
Taxes: $5,950 (2024)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12523562
Added to Site: 50 day(s) ago

Interior

Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Oven, Humidifier

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2
Bathroom Features: Soaking Tub

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3

Additional Information

Equipment: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump, Water Heater-Gas

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1.5
Total Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Brick Driveway, Concrete, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Location

Area: Des Plaines
County: Cook
Driving Directions: Golf Rd West of Wolf Rd to Cumberland Parkway to East 266 Columbia Ave

School Information

School District: 62
Midd School District: 62
Elementary School: Terrace Elementary School
Middle School: Chippewa Middle School
High School: Maine East High School
Private School: Maine East High School

Community

Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
Heating Type: Natural Gas

Utilities

Water: Lake Michigan, Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Ranch
Construction: Vinyl Siding, Brick
Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding, Brick
Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Asphalt
Windows: Bay Window(s)
Doors: Storm Door(s)
Square Feet: 1,358
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1950
Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
Lot Dimensions: 55 x 148

Financial Considerations

Parking Included: Yes
Assessment Year: 1950
Tax Amount: $5,950
Tax Year: 2024

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Property ID: 9181050160000

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Schools

Schools serving 266 Columbia Ave

School Districts:Des Plaines Community Consolidated School District 62, Maine Township High School District 207

Name	Grades	Distance
Terrace Elementary School 735 South Westgate Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016	PK-5	0.6 mi
Chippewa Middle School, Des Plaines, IL 123 North 8th Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016	6-8	0.7 mi
Maine West High School 1755 South Wolf Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018	9-12	1.9 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 266 Columbia Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

12/30/2025

Sold

$370,000

12.12%

MLS

11/24/2025

Listed

$330,000

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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.

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266 Columbia Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016 (MLS# 12523562) is a Single Family property that was sold at $370,000 on December 30, 2025. This property was listed by Steve Ranis from our McMullen/O'Hare Office.Want to learn more about 266 Columbia 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.

266 Columbia Ave Des Plaines, IL 60016