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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,618 sqft
1981 Big Bend Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.20 acresLot Size
1970Year Built
$179/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Watch Video. Send video to buyer. One owner custom built home. Home recently remodeled top to bottom. Ask agent for list of home improvements. Picturesque setting on Des Plaines River. Quiet cul-de-sac. Convenient to schools, shopping and transportation. Easy access to Downtown Chicago. Live like you're on VACATIONWatch Video. Send video to buyer. One owner custom built home. Home recently remodeled top to bottom. Ask agent for list of home improvements. Picturesque setting on Des Plaines River. Quiet cul-de-sac. Convenient to schools, shopping and transportation. Easy access to Downtown Chicago. Live like you're on VACATION

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    • Listed by: Suzie 847.910.8465 shempstead@koenigrubloff.com; shempstead@koenigrubloff.com • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff
    Listing closed: 01/24/2013 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 08072099

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    Median sold price

    $338,500

    Avg days on market

    22

    Sale-to-list ratio

    100.6%

    Des Plaines, IL

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    Property Information for 1981 Big Bend Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $6,454 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 1 Story
    • County: Cook County
    • Area: Des Plaines
    • Township: MAINE
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.5
    • Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas
    • Architectural Style: Bungalow
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1970
    • Lot Size: 0.20 AC / 8,799 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 62
    • Elementary School: NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    • Jr High Middle School: CHIPPEWA MIDDLE SCHOOL
    • High School District: 207
    • High School: MAINE WEST HIGH SCHOOL
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 62
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Parking Details: Asphalt, Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached
    Location and General Information
    • Front Exposure: North
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee: No
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
    • Num Of Rooms: 8
    • Bedrooms Total: 3
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
    • Attic: Pull Down Stair,Unfinished
    • Bath Amenities: Double Sink,Soaking Tub
    • Fireplace Features: Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Log
    • Basement Type: Finished, Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 3
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Fireplace Location: Family Room
    • Room Type: Foyer, Heated Sun Room
    • Num of Baths: 2.0
    Exterior Features
    • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch
    • Type: 1 Story
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public, Storm Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
    • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Air Purifier, Backup Sump Pump;
    Property/Lot Information
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rehabilitated: Yes
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 41-50 Years
    • Type Detached: 1 Story
    • Lot Description: Cul-de-Sac
    • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 55X160X54X160
    • Waterfront: Yes
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Stone
    • Construction: Brick, Stone
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access,Flood Zone
    • North Coordinate: 11
    • South Coordinate: 0
    • East Coordinate: 0
    • West Coordinate: 12
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    Property and Assessments
    • Photos Count: 16
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    • Virtual Tour Date: 11-07-2012
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15X12
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X11
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 10X11
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 13X10
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Dimensions: 21X13
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 12X10
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: N/A
    • Room Type: Laundry
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 17X14
    Foyer Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Foyer
    • Dimensions: 9X7
    Heated Sun Room Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Heated Sun Room
    • Dimensions: 11X13

    Property History for 1981 Big Bend Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Jan 24, 2013

    Sold

    MRED #08072099

    $290,000—
    Jan 23, 2013

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #346874978

    $290,000—
    Dec 2, 2012

    Pending

    MRED #08072099

    —
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    01/24/2013

    Sold

    MRED #08072099

    $290,000
    01/23/2013

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #346874978

    $290,000
    12/02/2012

    Pending

    MRED #08072099

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

    Public Records for 1981 Big Bend Road

    Taxable ValueLand$6,600Additions$24,982Total$31,582
    Tax Record2023$7,453 ($621 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,618 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,618 SqFtStories1Lot Size8,800 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1970CountyCOOKAPN09-16-200-017Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

    Schools near 1981 Big Bend 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
    North 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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    Nearby home values

    AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
    This home: 1981 Big Bend Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016
    $290,000
    3
    1,618
    8,799
    –
    –
    1,588
    8,800
    –
    –
    1,986
    8,800
    $155,000
    –
    1,574
    8,800
    –
    –
    2,157
    8,525
    $350,000
    –
    2,188
    9,306

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