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Property Description
Now available, a rare opportunity to acquire a truly distinctive estate home, ready for your remodel and updates. Encompassing over 4,300 square feet, this home captivates with its unique character throughout. Solid construction, this brick house offers exceptional potential and value.The expansive first-floor kitchen includes an eating area, original custom built-ins, a large picture window, and a fireplace, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The living and dining rooms are bright and sunny. All rooms are large. And many have custom built-in seating areas, custom shelving built-ins and many of the rooms have hardwood floors. The huge second floor provides an additional 2 bedrooms and substantial living spaces including a comfortable sitting room with its own fireplace, offering a quiet retreat. You will be amazed at all the storage areas. Outdoors, the large backyard and patio provide a peaceful setting perfect for entertaining or relaxing. Oversized heated 2 1/2 car garage. With one-of-a-kind architectural details, this home presents a remarkable opportunity. Zoned heating. (Home sits on 3 lots) Property is in great shape. Being sold AS IS.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 787 E Golf Rd
General
- Sold For: $550,000
- Taxes: $15,089 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12551360
Interior
- Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath, Built-in Features, Paneling
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Great Room, Kitchen, Wood-Burning
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High-End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Electric Cooktop
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2.1
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Des Plaines
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: Golf Rd. west of Rt 12 intersection to home at 787 E. Golf Rd, Des Plaines
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: Steam
Utilities
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick, Cedar
- Exterior Const.: Brick, Cedar
- Basement Desc.: None
- Roof: Asphalt
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 4,380
- Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 136 x 110 x 150 x 132
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Corner Lot
- Fencing (Description): Wood
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Tax Amount: $15,089.7
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 9074220040000
Listed by Baird & Warner
Sold by Real People Realty
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Schools
Schools serving 787 E Golf Rd
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 | 0.1 mi |
Iroquois Community School 1836 East Touhy Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018 | K-8 | 3.3 mi |
Chippewa Middle School, Des Plaines, IL 123 North 8th Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016 | 6-8 | 0.2 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.
787 E Golf Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016 (MLS# 12551360) is a Single Family property that was sold at $550,000 on April 03, 2026. Want to learn more about 787 E Golf Road? 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.

