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Property Description
Welcome to this beautifully maintained and thoughtfully refreshed ranch home in a highly desirable Des Plaines neighborhood. Offering comfortable single-level living with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, this home combines timeless character with modern convenience. Recent improvements include freshly painted interiors, professionally refinished hardwood floors, and a deep professional cleaning, allowing the next owner to move right in and make it their own. The spacious floor plan features two fireplaces, creating warm and inviting gathering spaces for everyday living and entertaining. A bright rear sun room with sliding glass doors provides the perfect place to relax with a morning coffee, unwind at the end of the day, or simply enjoy views of the backyard year-round. The primary suite includes a private full bath, while the generous room sizes and functional layout provide flexibility for a variety of lifestyles. A rare highlight of this property is the garage space, featuring both an attached 1-car garage and a detached 2-car garage, offering exceptional storage, workshop, hobby, or vehicle space. Ideally located near downtown Des Plaines, you'll enjoy easy access to restaurants, shopping, parks, entertainment, the Metra station, and highly regarded local schools. Combining thoughtful updates, generous living space, and a prime location, this home is ready to welcome its next owner.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 904 S 2nd Ave
General
- Sold For: $452,500
- Taxes: $3,655 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12732277
Interior
- Interior Features: Built-in Features, Separate Dining Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Bedroom, Wood-Burning
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Other Features: Commuter Bus
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Total Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Des Plaines
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: Thacker St to 2nd Ave South to property.
School Information
- School District: 62
- Midd School District: 62
- Elementary School: Forest Elementary School
- Middle School: Algonquin 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
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Construction: Cedar
- Exterior Const.: Cedar
- Basement Desc.: None
- Roof: Asphalt
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Square Feet: 1,824
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1940
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.257
- Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 80 x 140
- Lot Features: Mature Trees
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1940
- Tax Amount: $3,655.78
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 9201020450000
Listed by Baird & Warner
Sold by @properties Christie's International Real Estate
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Schools
Schools serving 904 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 |
Iroquois Community School 1836 East Touhy Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018 | K-8 | 2.1 mi |
Algonquin Middle School, Des Plaines, IL 767 East Algonquin Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016 | 6-8 | 0.5 mi |
Maine West High School 1755 South Wolf Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018 | 9-12 | 1.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
904 S 2nd Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016 (MLS# 12732277) is a Single Family property that was sold at $452,500 on September 04, 2026. Want to learn more about 904 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.

