972 Howard Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018 - Photo 1

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$430,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
2 Full Baths
2,071 Sq. Ft.
2.5 Car Garage

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Property Description

Charming 3 Bedroom 2 Full Bath Cape Cod With A Second Floor Loft Area That Will Make A Perfect Reading Or Computer Area For The Kids. The First Floor Features A Cozy Living Room and A Separate Dining Room. There Is An Eatin Kitchen That Opens To The Large 1St Floor Family Room With Doors That Lead To A Beautiful Deck. The Second Floor Has Three Good Size Bedrooms, and A Full Bath With A Double Bowl Vanity and A Walin Shower. There Is A 1St Floor Laundry Room/ Mud Room. The Partial Basement Has Your Mechanicals and Some Storage Space. There Is An Oversized 2 1/2 Detached Garage With An Interior Staircase That Leads To An Unfinished Attic That Has Loads Of Storage. All Of This and It Is Located Across The Street From Lake Park That Has Golf, Footgolf, Paddle, Boats, Kayaks and The Foxtail On The Lake Restaurant.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 972 Howard Ave

General

Sold For: $430,000
Taxes: $8,425 (2023)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12429312
Added to Site: 219 day(s) ago

Interior

Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bath
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Dryer

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2
Bathroom Features: Separate Shower, Double Sink

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2.5
Total Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Parking On-Site: Yes

Location

Area: Des Plaines
County: Cook
Driving Directions: LEE TO HOWARD WEST TO 972

School Information

School District: 62
Midd School District: 62
Elementary School: Plainfield 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: Lake Michigan

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Cape Cod
Construction: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Partial
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Asphalt
Windows: Screens
Square Feet: 2,071
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1946
Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
Lot Dimensions: 50 x 145

Financial Considerations

Parking Included: Yes
Assessment Year: 1946
Tax Amount: $8,425.89
Tax Year: 2023

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Property ID: 9291010450000

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Sold by Redfin Corporation

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Schools

Schools serving 972 Howard Ave

School Districts:Des Plaines Community Consolidated School District 62, Maine Township High School District 207

Name	Grades	Distance
Plainfield Elementary School 1850 Plainfield Drive, Des Plaines, IL 60018	PK-5	0.2 mi
Algonquin Middle School, Des Plaines, IL 767 East Algonquin Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016	6-8	1 mi
Maine West High School 1755 South Wolf Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018	9-12	0.5 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 972 Howard Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

9/10/2025

Sold

$430,000

10.28%

MLS

7/25/2025

Listed

$389,900

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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.

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972 Howard Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018 (MLS# 12429312) is a Single Family property that was sold at $430,000 on September 10, 2025. Want to learn more about 972 Howard 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.

972 Howard Ave Des Plaines, IL 60018