Last Sold Price
4 beds2,726 sqft$191/sqft
179 Stratford Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Description

At last! The home of your dreams is awaiting new owners! This home is located in the highly sought after "Cumberland" area of Des plaines right across the street from Cornell Park! If plenty of space is what you desire, then look no further! This stately 4 bedroom 2 bathroom home has almost 3,000 sq ft plus a full finished vintage basement! As you step inside, prepare to be WOW'd with all the upgrades that have been done to this home. Gorgeous hardwood floors throughout, lovely paint, newer light...At last! The home of your dreams is awaiting new owners! This home is located in the highly sought after "Cumberland" area of Des plaines right across the street from Cornell Park! If plenty of space is what you desire, then look no further! This stately 4 bedroom 2 bathroom home has almost 3,000 sq ft plus a full finished vintage basement! As you step inside, prepare to be WOW'd with all the upgrades that have been done to this home. Gorgeous hardwood floors throughout, lovely paint, newer light fixtures, newer windows, & a new roof make this home feel like new! The nicely updated kitchen has plenty of room for storage and is a wonderful size! This home has a formal dining room that opens up to the family room area that is truly exquisite! If you love nature this room is for you! All the incredible new windows bring in tons of light and give you a great view of the backyard garden. This room also features a fireplace! Also on the first floor you will find the formal living room with a fireplace, new window treatments, and an awesome view of the quiet park across the street that also converts into an ice skating rink in the winter! The newly remodeled powder room finishes off the first level. Head on upstairs to find 4 great sized bedrooms with ample closet space, a nicely done full bathroom with upgraded countertops and shower! The primary suite has nice coffered ceilings, customer closets, and plenty of windows and plenty of space to make a third bathroom if desired. Head downstairs to find the full finished vintage basement that hasn't been recently remodeled but has an awesome vibe! Makes you want to sit down, listen to a record and enjoy a nice glass of wine/beer! The basement features a full sized wet bar and a sink/shower! This space was used as a 5th bedroom at one point, or can be used as a family room/office or whatever you desire! Attached one car garage! Nice backyard with a lovely patio and garden & a retractable awning! Great schools! Location is superb near shopping centers, restaurants, malls, parks, forest preserves, Metra, and more! Walking distance to Metra, grade school, and pool! Come check out this home before it's gone! A preferred lender offers a reduced interest rate for this listing.
LISTING CLOSED: 10/30/2023 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Sara Sogol • Redfin Corporation
    P: (847)-372-3527 sara.sogol@redfin.com

Property Details for 179 Stratford Road

Status
MLS #
11882706
Days on Market
3
Taxes
$8,699 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Detached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built
1956
Lot Size
0.14 AC / 6,141 SF
Area
Des Plaines
Township
Elk Grove
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
1.0
Num Of Cars
1.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Num of Interior Fireplaces
2
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Hot Water/Steam, Baseboard, Radiant, Heat Pump, Sep Heating Systems - 2+

Location

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Building Information for 179 Stratford Road

Stories-Year Built1956Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,141 SF

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Property Information for 179 Stratford Road

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 62
  • Elementary School: Cumberland Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Chippewa Elementary School
  • High School District: 207
  • High School: Maine West High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 128
Addtl Parking Information
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: West
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, Wood Laminate Floors, Built-in Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 9
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Attic: Full,Pull Down Stair,Unfinished
  • Bath Amenities: No Tub
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
  • Room Type: Recreation Room, Mud Room, Storage
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, Intercom, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Fan-Attic Exhaust
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Storms/Screens
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 6150
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 3
  • Document Date: 2023-09-11T22:12:57
  • Photos Count: 73
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
  • Virtual Tour Date: 10-24-2023
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 16X16
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X15
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 12X20
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 11X14
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 28X19
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 15X9
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 12X12
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 23X15
Storage Room 1 Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Storage
  • Dimensions: 14X9
Recreation Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Dimensions: 21X22
Mud Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • Dimensions: 6X17
Bar or Entertainment Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bar/Entertainment
  • Dimensions: 13X5

Property History for 179 Stratford Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 30, 2023

Sold

MRED #11882706

$521,000
Oct 16, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1522418335

$521,000

+11.0% / yr

Sep 13, 2023

Pending

MRED #11882706

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/30/2023

Sold

MRED #11882706

$521,000
10/16/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1522418335

$521,000

+11.0% / yr

09/13/2023

Pending

MRED #11882706

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 179 Stratford Road

Taxable ValueLand$5,228Additions$37,773Total$43,001
Tax Record2023$11,337 ($945 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,726 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,726 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,150 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955CountyCOOKAPN09-07-410-004Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 179 Stratford Road

This home is within Community Consolidated School District 62.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Cumberland Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Chippewa Middle School
Public6 to 8

Maine West High School
Public9 to 12

Iroquois Community School
PublicK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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