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$349,900 Sale Pending

  • For Sale
  • Pending
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 1,300 Sq. Ft.
  • 1 Car Garage
  • Updated 3 days ago
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Move-In Ready Brick Cape Cod in Prime Des Plaines Location! Charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath Cape Cod features a classic brick exterior and an inviting, relaxed feel. A tranquil breezeway connects the home to a large, private, tree-lined backyard - perfect for entertaining guests or enjoying quiet afternoons. Inside, you'll find gleaming oak hardwood floors, a main-floor primary bedroom, and a beautifully updated full bath. The kitchen has been refreshed with new quartz countertops and brand-new stainless-steel appliances. Upstairs offers two cozy bedrooms with a rustic, cabin-like atmosphere and a convenient half bath. The full unfinished basement provides plenty of storage and awaits your finishing ideas. Additional highlights include newer vinyl windows, an updated 100-amp electrical panel, newer hot water tank (2020), furnace and central air (approx. 4-5 years new), and a roof around 10 years old. Located in a quiet neighborhood of single-family homes within an award-winning school district - all at a great price! There's still time to move in before the holidays!

Full Property Details for 474 E Washington St

General

  • Price: $349,900
  • Taxes: $6,451 (2023)
  • Status: Pending
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12521827
  • Updated: 1/12/2026
  • Added to Site: 57 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Additional Information

  • Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

Location

  • Area: Des Plaines
  • County: Cook
  • Township: Maine
  • Driving Directions: Wolf Rd. just south of Golf Rd. a couple blocks to corner of Washington and Wolf.

School Information

  • School District: 62
  • Elem School District: 62
  • Midd School District: 62
  • High School District: 207
  • Elementary School: Terrace 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

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Lake Michigan

Structural Information

  • Architectural Info: Cape Cod
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Construction: Brick, Frame
  • Exterior Const.: Brick, Frame
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
  • Square Feet: 1,300
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
  • Year Built: 1946
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

  • Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 55 x 163

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1946
  • Tax Amount: $6,451.12
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 9182080120000

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Schools serving 474 E Washington St

School Districts:Des Plaines Community Consolidated School District 62, Maine Township High School District 207
NameGradesDistance
Terrace Elementary School
735 South Westgate Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016
PK-50.5 mi
Chippewa Middle School, Des Plaines, IL
123 North 8th Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016
6-80.7 mi
Maine West High School
1755 South Wolf Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018
9-121.7 mi
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Price & Sales History for 474 E Washington St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
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11/20/2025
Listed
$349,900
48.89%
MLS
8/11/2004
Sold
$235,000
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Tax History for 474 E Washington St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$6,451
-7%
$24,468
-9%
2022
$6,947
3%
$26,999
23%
2021
$6,747
2%
$21,951
—
2020
$6,633
-16%
$21,951
-25%
2019
$7,904
20%
$29,369
33%
2018
$6,592
2%
$22,041
—
2017
$6,475
6%
$22,041
—
2016
$6,125
3%
$22,041
12%
2015
$5,955
2%
$19,698
—
2014
$5,829
3%
$19,698
—
2013
$5,684
-5%
$19,698
-17%
2012
$5,980
—
$23,748
—
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474 E Washington Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016 (MLS# 12521827) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 474 E Washington Street is currently listed for $349,900 and was received on November 20, 2025. Want to learn more about 474 E Washington Street? 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.

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