1486 Van Buren Avenue
Des Plaines, IL 60018
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- 5 beds
- 2 baths
- – sqft
- 7,619 sqft lot
- 1924 build
- – on site
Oversize Queen Anne Bungalow with pretty vintage details and loads of space, located in a neighborhood of charming vintage cuties! This home has 3 bedrooms and a fully-remodeled bath on the main floor, making it great for multi-generation families. It lives like a ranch home for those who need to stay on one level... but there's also a second story with 2 more bedrooms and a second full bath. You'll love all the sweet front porch, the natural light from the oversized windows, the coffered ceiling in the dining room, the curved archway leading to the dining room and kitchen, the walk-in pantry, and the beautiful rich dark wood doors with crystal doorknobs- all the sweet vintage details. The large dormer at the top of the home means 8 foot ceilings upstairs- no crouching here! Newer HVAC with additional ductwork and zone controls so you have the charm of an older home but better temperature control: no one roasts, no one freezes. Huge full basement with laundry room and roughed-in 3rd bath. 3 car garage, oversized yard with patio, and partially-fenced yard- all on a 60' wide lot. Walking distance to the award-winning Des Plaines Public Library, the hip Des Plaines Theater for live concerts, great grocery shopping, a bakery whose sourdough loaves have been ranked top in the country, and a variety of interesting restaurants. Also, walking distance to the UPNW Metra line for a quick 27 minute ride into downtown Chicago. This home has so many pluses- it will sell quickly, so come see it soon!
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Last updated Jun 18, 2025
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MLS# 12391508 —
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The Building
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Year Built:1924
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Rebuilt:No
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New Construction:false
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Construction Materials:Aluminum Siding
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Architectural Style:Bungalow, Queen Anne
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Roof:Asphalt
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Basement:Unfinished, Full
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Foundation Details:Block
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Patio And Porch Features:Patio
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Disability Access:No
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Living Area Source:Not Reported
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Window Features:Screens
Interior
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Room Type:Bedroom 5, Pantry, Deck, Walk In Closet
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Rooms Total:8
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Interior Features:1st Floor Full Bath
Location
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Directions:Center street South of the library and UPNW train station to Van Buren, East to home, Or Algonquin East of lee/Mannheim to Center street, right to Van Buren, left/east to home.
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Location:86831
The Property
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Parcel Number:09204020250000
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Property Type:Residential
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Location:A
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Lot Size Dimensions:60 X 126
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Lot Size Acres:0.1749
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Waterfront:false
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Additional Parcels:false
Listing Agent
- Contact info:
- Agent phone:
- (847) 436-1764
- Office phone:
- (773) 631-8300
Taxes
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Tax Year:2023
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Tax Annual Amount:6096
Beds
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Bedrooms Total:5
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Bedrooms Possible:5
Baths
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Baths:2
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Full Baths:2
The Listing
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Virtual Tour Unbranded:
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Special Listing Conditions:None
Heating & Cooling
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Heating:Natural Gas, Forced Air
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Cooling:Central Air
Utilities
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Sewer:Public Sewer
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Electric:Circuit Breakers
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Water Source:Lake Michigan
Appliances
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Appliances:Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Schools
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Elementary School:Central Elementary School
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Alt Elementary Name:Iroquois Community School
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Elementary School District:62
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Middle Or Junior School:Algonquin Middle School
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Alt Junior High Name:Iroquois Community School
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Middle Or Junior School District:62
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High School:Maine West High School
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Alt High School Name:Maine East High School
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High School District:207
The Community
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Community Features:Park, Curbs, Sidewalks
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Association Fee Includes:None
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Association Fee Frequency:Not Applicable
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Master Assoc Fee Frequency:Not Required
Parking
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Parking Total:3
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Parking Features:Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
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Garage Spaces:3
Monthly cost estimate
Asking price
$449,000
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$2,404
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| Taxes | $508 |
| Insurance | $123 |
| Utilities | N/A |
| Total | $3,035/mo.* |
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Soundscore™
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Sale history
| Date | Event | Source | Price | % Change |
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6/12/25
Jun 12, 2025
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Listed / Active | MRED | $449,000 | 104.6% (11.8% / YR) |
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8/3/16
Aug 3, 2016
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MRED | $219,400 |
41% of nearby similar homes sold for over asking price
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