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Property Description
Beautifully renovated 4-bedroom home in the highly desired Des Plaines area! This charming property features hardwood floors, fresh paint, newer windows, and a gorgeous updated kitchen with abundant cabinetry, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. The inviting family room overlooks the spacious backyard and is filled with natural light, with a convenient powder room on the main level for guests. Upstairs, you'll find four generously sized bedrooms with ample closet space, including a primary suite with its own half en-suite bath, plus a full hall bath. The finished basement offers an additional family room, a half bath, and a large unfinished space perfect for laundry, storage, workshop, or the potential to expand into a larger living area. Enjoy outdoor entertaining in the amazing backyard with a pergola. Attached 1-car garage. Fantastic location close to parks, schools, shops, restaurants, highways, and more!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 866 S 2nd Ave
General
- Sold For: $515,000
- Taxes: $7,574 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12480230
- Added to Site: 107 day(s) ago
Interior
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Basement, Wood-Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood, Humidifier
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 3
- Bathroom Features: Soaking Tub
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Equipment: Dish Antenna, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
- Other Features: School Bus Service
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Des Plaines
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: South on Wolf Road, East on Thacker St, Right on S 2nd Ave.
School Information
- School District: 62
- Midd School District: 207
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Construction: Vinyl Siding, Frame, Limestone
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding, Frame, Limestone
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
- Windows: Bay Window(s), Blinds, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Insulated Windows, Screens, Some Tilt-In Windows
- Doors: Sliding Doors, 6 Panel Door(s)
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 1,656
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1945
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Gazebo
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.186
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 60 x 140
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1945
- Tax Amount: $7,574
- Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 9201020670000
Listed by Redfin Corporation
Sold by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
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Schools
Schools serving 866 S 2nd Ave
School Districts:Des Plaines Community Consolidated School District 62, Maine Township High School District 207
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Forest Elementary School, Des Plaines, IL 1375 S 5th Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018 | PK-5 | 0.7 mi |
Algonquin Middle School, Des Plaines, IL 767 East Algonquin Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016 | 6-8 | 0.6 mi |
Maine West High School 1755 South Wolf Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018 | 9-12 | 1.2 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 866 S 2nd Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/24/2025
Sold
$515,000
3%
MLS
9/30/2025
Listed
$499,999
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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.
866 S 2nd Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016 (MLS# 12480230) is a Single Family property that was sold at $515,000 on November 24, 2025. Want to learn more about 866 S 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.

