Last Sold Price
4 beds1,203 sqft$233/sqft
281 Ambleside Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Description

Come see this beautiful home with wide open spaces! Gorgeous hardwood floors, updated kitchen with ss appliances, 3 br on 1st floor and 2 marble baths. 1 additional br in full finished basement with 2nd kitchen Full bathroom and huge family room. Both driveway and backyard patio have been brick paved. House and property shows great. Must see! Move in and enjoy!Come see this beautiful home with wide open spaces! Gorgeous hardwood floors, updated kitchen with ss appliances, 3 br on 1st floor and 2 marble baths. 1 additional br in full finished basement with 2nd kitchen Full bathroom and huge family room. Both driveway and backyard patio have been brick paved. House and property shows great. Must see! Move in and enjoy!
LISTING CLOSED: 03/27/2017 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Michael • Century 21 McMullen Real Estate Inc
    P: (224) 532-0760 C: (224) 532-0760 miketambellini06@gmail.com;miketambellini06@gmail.com

Sold By RE/MAX All Pro

Property Details for 281 Ambleside Road

Status
MLS #
09488992
Days on Market
9
Taxes
$4,507 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Detached Single / 1 Story
Year Built
1962
Lot Size
0.19 AC / 8,062 SF
Area
Des Plaines
Township
ELK GROVE
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Architectural Style
Ranch

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$331,000

Avg days on market

12

Sale-to-list ratio

102.0%

Des Plaines, IL

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Location

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Building Information for 281 Ambleside Road

Stories-Year Built1962Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,062 SF

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Property Information for 281 Ambleside Road

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 59
  • Elementary School: BRENTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Jr High Middle School: FRIENDSHIP JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
  • High School District: 214
  • High School: ELK GROVE HIGH SCHOOL
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 59
Addtl Parking Information
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom
  • Num Of Rooms: 9
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: 1 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 72X124X54X124
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Brick
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional
  • Photos Count: 19
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: Circlepix
  • Virtual Tour YN: Yes
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 13X10
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 12X10
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 11X10
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 32X15
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 12X11
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 10X7
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 19X13
Kitchen- 2nd Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Kitchen- 2nd
  • Dimensions: 10X8

Property History for 281 Ambleside Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 27, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #591627870

$280,000

+1.2% / yr

Mar 27, 2017

Sold

MRED #09488992

$280,000
Feb 6, 2017

Pending

MRED #09488992

DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/27/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #591627870

$280,000

+1.2% / yr

03/27/2017

Sold

MRED #09488992

$280,000
02/06/2017

Pending

MRED #09488992

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

Public Records for 281 Ambleside Road

Taxable ValueLand$7,257Additions$21,920Total$29,177
Tax Record2023$6,552 ($546 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,203 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,203 SqFtStories1Lot Size8,063 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1961CountyCOOKAPN08-13-408-021

Schools near 281 Ambleside Road

This home is within Comm Cons School District 59.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Brentwood Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Friendship Jr High School
Public6 to 8

Elk Grove High School
Public9 to 12

The Academy at Forest View
Public9 to 12

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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