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Property Description
TRUE ONE-OF-A-KIND HOME WITH OVER 3,500 SQ FT OF LIVING SPACE! Homes like this rarely become available. Lovingly maintained by the same owners for over 25 years, this exceptional property offers 5 bedrooms, including a convenient first-floor bedroom and full bathroom, making it ideal for guests, multigenerational living, or a private home office. The unique floor plan also features 3 full bathrooms (plumbing for 4th in 2nd floor bedroom), two dedicated home offices, multiple living spaces, and a finished basement complete with a second kitchen, providing incredible flexibility for today's lifestyle. Uniquely located on its own private street, you'll enjoy a rare combination of privacy and convenience just minutes from downtown Des Plaines, O'Hare Airport, Metra, parks, shopping, restaurants, and major expressways. Major mechanicals, kitchen, and bathrooms have already been updated, offering peace of mind while allowing the next owner to add their own personal style. If you've been searching for space, character, and possibilities you simply won't find in today's cookie-cutter homes, this is the one. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own one of Des Plaines' most unique homes!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 75 N 2nd Ave
General
- Price: $699,900
- Taxes: $5,717 (2023)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12694203
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Interior
- Basement: Finished, R
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st-Floor Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Dining Combo, Granite Counters, Pantry
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Family Room
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Balcony
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Des Plaines
- County: Cook
- Township: Maine
- Driving Directions: Lee St to Central Rd, east to 2nd Ave, north to property on the left.
School Information
- School District: 62
- Elem School District: 62
- Midd School District: 62
- High School District: 207
- 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
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Full, Daylight
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Screens, Drapes
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 3,740
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1948
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2011
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed(s), Garage(s), Storage
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 150 x 63 x 100 x 63
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1948
- Tax Amount: $5,717
- Tax Year: 2023
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 9083060010000
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Schools
Schools serving 75 N 2nd Ave
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 | 0.2 mi |
Iroquois Community School 1836 East Touhy Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018 | K-8 | 3.2 mi |
Chippewa Middle School, Des Plaines, IL 123 North 8th Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016 | 6-8 | 0.3 mi |
Maine West High School 1755 South Wolf Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018 | 9-12 | 2.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
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75 N 2nd Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016 (MLS# 12694203) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 75 N 2nd Avenue is currently listed for $699,900 and was received on August 15, 2026. Want to learn more about 75 N 2nd 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.

