656 Pearson St, Unit 201

656 Pearson St
Des Plaines, IL 60016

$289,000
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
1,500 Sq. Ft.
$193 / Sq. Ft.
1,500
Sq. Ft.
$193
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 1/23/25
Closed 1/23/25
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Description

Light & bright 2 bedroom, 2 bath corner unit is in the ever-desirable Metropolitan Square, right in the heart of downtown Des Plaines! Great open floor plan for entertaining! Entry foyer with guest closet, new light fixture & custom display alcove for artwork or special treasures! Combination living/dining room boasts lovely bamboo floors & 2 exposures with lots of windows. Eat-in kitchen features cherry cabinetry, Formica counters, ceramic tile flooring, island with extra cabinets & sliding doors...Light & bright 2 bedroom, 2 bath corner unit is in the ever-desirable Metropolitan Square, right in the heart of downtown Des Plaines! Great open floor plan for entertaining! Entry foyer with guest closet, new light fixture & custom display alcove for artwork or special treasures! Combination living/dining room boasts lovely bamboo floors & 2 exposures with lots of windows. Eat-in kitchen features cherry cabinetry, Formica counters, ceramic tile flooring, island with extra cabinets & sliding doors to balcony. White appliances include, GE oven, microwave, dishwasher & LG side-by-side refrigerator. Brand new disposal, faucet. Laundry/utility closet with stackable washer/dryer. Primary bedroom has a walk-in closet, carpet; bath with soaking tub, separate shower & double vanity. Bedroom 2 with carpet. Full hall bath with tub/shower & brand-new pedestal sink. Garbage chute on same floor as unit. Garage access is off main floor; space #4 is very close to door! Storage unit across from parking. Building includes a Community Room on the main floor. Monthly assessment includes heat, gas, water & cable! HOA is 565.01 which includes 61.57 for cable. Seller has paid her share in full ($3204.) for special assessment for balcony repairs (resetting posts & sealing window and balcony doors). Fantastic location close to Metra Train Station, restaurants, shopping, theater, library, 294 access & more! Property is being offered in "As-Is" condition.
  1. Listed by Martha May • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
    P: (847)-533-0559 mmay@bhhschicago.com

Sold By Inter Properties Inc

Property Details for 656 Pearson Street, Unit 201

Area
Des Plaines
Subdivision
Metropolitan Square
Township
Maine
Ownership
Condo
Num Of Garage Spaces
1.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
1.0
Parking Included in Price
No
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
LISTING UPDATED: 01/23/2025 02:15 PM

Property Details for 656 Pearson Street, Unit 201

StatusClosed
MLS #12193065
Days on Market9
Taxes$6,987 / year
HOA Fees$565 / month
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeAttached Single / Condo
Year Built2006
CountyCook County

Building

656 Pearson St

72 Units7 StoriesBuilt in 2006
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Building Information for 656 Pearson Street, Unit 201

Building/Complex656 Pearson StFloor2Stories7Residences72Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy DetailsNoYear Built2006

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Property Taxes

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Property Information for 656 Pearson Street, Unit 201

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 62
  • Elementary School: Iroquois Community School
  • Jr High Middle School: Chippewa Middle School
  • High School District: 62
  • High School: Iroquois Community School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 62
Addtl Parking Information
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s), Heated
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage
Pet Information
  • Max Pet Weight: 50.0
  • Pet Information: Cats OK, Dogs OK
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: North, East
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Common Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, Laundry Hook-Up in Unit, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Common Area Amenities: Elevator, Storage, Party Room, Security Door Locks
  • Num Of Rooms: 5
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Unit Floor Level: 2
  • Bath Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Type: None
  • Bedrooms Possible: 2
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Basement Description: None
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: Condo
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, Fire Sprinklers, CO Detectors
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Balcony, End Unit, Cable Access
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: No
  • Age: 16-20 Years
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Description: Common Grounds
  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Stories Total: 7
  • Total # Units in Building: 72.0
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Living Area Source: Plans
  • Management: Manager Off-site
  • Management Company: GNP Management
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional
  • Public Document Count: 2
  • Document Date: 2024-10-21T14:09:24
  • Photos Count: 23
  • Rural: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15X13
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X12
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
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: 13X8
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 20X12
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 17X13
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Dimensions: 7X9

Property History for 656 Pearson Street, Unit 201

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 23, 2025

Sold

MRED #12193065

$289,000—
Oct 29, 2024

Pending

MRED #12193065

—
Oct 29, 2024

Contingent

MRED #12193065

—
Oct 21, 2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12193065

$294,900—
May 20, 2008

Sold

MRED #06757055

$238,000—
Feb 14, 2008

Pending

MRED #06757055

—
Dec 21, 2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #06757055

$254,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/23/2025

Sold

MRED #12193065

$289,000
10/29/2024

Pending

MRED #12193065

—
10/29/2024

Contingent

MRED #12193065

—
10/21/2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12193065

$294,900
05/20/2008

Sold

MRED #06757055

$238,000
02/14/2008

Pending

MRED #06757055

—
12/21/2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #06757055

$254,500

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

Public Records for 656 Pearson Street, Unit 201

Taxable ValueLand$323Additions$20,220Total$20,543
Tax Record2018$5,116 ($426 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0StyleCondominiumCountyCOOKAPN09174150431001

Schools near 656 Pearson Street, Unit 201

This home is within Community Consolidated School District 62.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
North Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Chippewa Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Maine West High School
Public - 9 to 12
Iroquois Community School
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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