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1505 Oakwood Avenue

Des Plaines, IL 60016

5 beds
2 baths
2,000 sqft
7,405 sqft lot
$199 per sqft
1917 build
– on site

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If you are looking for an investment opportunity, a flip, or a DIY project, this home is perfect for you. With so much history, this over sized 5 bedroom 2 bath home has so a lot to offer. Inlaw- like arrangement offers space for two different families. Two kitchens, with newer 5 year old appliances, Bosch dishwasher and huge pantry perfect for storing your dry food needs. 9ft ceilings, hardwood floor under the carpets, Sound proofing tile ceiling, 2 furnaces (newer) and so much more. Large windows though out the home allows for so much natural lighting to beam in. The front porch has newly installed steps and wraps around the front of the home, perfect to sit out and enjoy the peaceful neighborhood. Corner home with a detached two car garage and spacious yard. 1st floor has 3 bedrooms, a full bath and full kitchen that has its own private exit. 2nd floor has 2 bedrooms and full bath, full kitchen with another private exit both in the front and back. The attic is large and perfect for your ideas, possibly more bedroom space or even storage. Large basement has a setup for another bathroom and its own private exit as well. Most importantly, the location is prime! Walk to the metra, library, downtown area, historic center, many new restaurants, grocery stores and so much more. One block away from Centennial park, Central school and Central Park. Close to O'hare, Allstate arena and express ways. Don't miss out on this opportunity and see this home today. This home is an estate sale and sold AS IS.

Listing courtesy of MRED / Keller Williams Realty Ptnr,LL as distributed by MLS GRID

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MLS# 12039791 —

The Building

Year Built:

1917
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
Basement:

Full
Disability Access:

No
Total SqFt:

2005
Total SqFt:

2964
Main SqFt:

1000
Upper SqFt:

1005
Basement SqFt:

959
Unfinished Basement SqFt:

959
Living Area Source:

Estimated

Interior

Room Type:

Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Other Room
Rooms Total:

9

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

2000

Location

Directions:

North on River Road and left on Ashland Ave, Left on S. Cora St to Oakwood Ave
Location:

8758
Location:

3754

The Property

Parcel Number:

09202130010000
Property Type:

Residential
Location:

A
Lot Size Dimensions:

50 X 150 X 39 X17 X 135
Lot Size Acres:

0.17
Waterfront:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2022
Tax Annual Amount:

3554

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

5
Bedrooms Possible:

5

Baths

Baths:

2
Full Baths:

2

The Listing

Short Sale:

Not Applicable
Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Forced Air
Cooling:

Window/Wall Units - 2

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Lake Michigan

Schools

Elementary School:

Central Elementary School
Alt Elementary Name:

Iroquois Community School
Elementary School District:

62
Middle Or Junior School:

Chippewa Middle School
Middle Or Junior School District:

62
High School:

Maine West High School
High School District:

207

The Community

Community Features:

Curbs, Sidewalks
Association Fee Includes:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Parking Total:

2
Garage Type:

Detached
Garage Spaces:

2
Garage Onsite:

Yes

Explore the Area

My Commute

From

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Utility Costs

$208/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
6/15/24 Jun 15, 2024	Sold	MRED	$399,000	2.6%
4/30/24 Apr 30, 2024	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MRED	$389,000
4/26/24 Apr 26, 2024	Listed / Active	MRED	$389,000

House Sold on 6/15/2024

$399,000

Listing provided by broker:

Sheena Gutierrez

Keller Williams Realty Ptnr,LL

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Listing courtesy of MRED, Keller Williams Realty Ptnr,LL, and Sheena Gutierrez as distributed by MLS GRID.

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1505 Oakwood Avenue

Des Plaines, IL 60016