***Open this weekend 2-4 Saturday and Sunday. Still time to be in your new home for the holidays! This three-bedroom ranch home offers lots of great features. The oversized windows and ceiling-mounted sun tubes flood the rooms with natural light, making the spaces feel open, airy, and cheerful. Oak hardwood flooring adds a touch of classic warmth while being durable and easy to maintain. The kitchen is open to both the living room and family room- a layout that combines efficient design with flexible spaces for family living and entertaining. A large family room addition to the rear of the home will be your family's favorite hang-out! And the inviting patio right off the family room, is very private and offers a perfect spot for dining and grilling. The basement boasts a hip, classic 1960s dry bar for parties- plus a rec room, a utility/laundry room, and a bonus room that would make a great craft room or office. There's also a spacious two-car garage with extra space perfect for a workbench and wall-mounted shelving or pegboards to keep tools and equipment organized. Just painted throughout in a neutral, modern tone so it is move-in ready! Brand new refrigerator.Within 2-3 blocks of grocery shopping, multiple churches and an elementary school, great Park District parks, and a variety of restaurants. Minutes away from Lake Park, which features Lake Opeka, a 40 acre sailing and fishing lake bordered by a par 3 golf course and the very-popular Foxtail on the Lake restaurant. Walkable to downtown Des Plaines, where your family can enjoy a top notch public library, a live music venue, lots of restaurants, or catch the Metra train to downtown Chicago. COME SEE THIS MOVE-IN READY HOME! This property is not in a flood zone or close to a flood zone.
- MLS# 12374453
- Date Listed10/31/2025
- Days on Realty 9 Days
- Bedrooms 3
- Bathrooms 1 Full baths, 1 Half baths
- Lot Size -
- Sewer Public Sewer
- Property Type Single Family
- County Cook
- Year Built 1956
- Water Public
- Square Feet 1,500 sq. ft
- Price Per Sq. Ft $252.67
Interior Features
- Appliances Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
- Cooling Central Air
- Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air
Exterior / Lot Features
- Exterior Workshop
- Roof Asphalt
- Lot Size Acres -
- Lot Size SQFT -
- Lot Features -
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount $2,419
- Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Sales & Tax History
Source: Public Records
Population & Environment
Source: Sperling's Best Places
79/100
Very Walkable
Walk Score ®
39/100
Some Transit
Transit Score ®
68/100
Bikable
Bike Score ®
Overview
Most errands can be accomplished on foot. A few nearby public transportation options. Some bike infrastructure.Transit Summary
5 nearby routes: 5 bus, 0 rail, 0 other
Walkability averages in the surrounding area
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 45/100, Transit Score: 28/100, Bike Score: 46/100.
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Points of Interest near 1724 Illinois Street, Des Plaines, IL 60018
Frequently Asked Questions for 1724 Illinois Street
Source: Realty.com
1724 Illinois Street, Des Plaines, IL 60018 is a Single Family 1,500 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 45 photos available of this 3 bed, 2 bath house, listed at $379,000. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com
Realty.com has 45 photos of 1724 Illinois Street.
Our records indicate that 1724 Illinois Street was built in 1956.
The full address for this home is 1724 Illinois Street, Des Plaines, IL 60018.
1724 Illinois Street has been listed on Realty.com since Fri October 31, 2025
Most errands can be accomplished on foot. A few nearby public transportation options. Some bike infrastructure.
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 45/100, Transit Score: 28/100, Bike Score: 46/100.
There are 1 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 1724 Illinois Street. Maine West High School (Grades: 9 - 12)
Listing provided courtesy of:
Coldwell Banker Realty
(tel: 773-631-8300)
Listing agent:
Daniel Cartalucca
(tel: 847-436-1764)
(#89597)
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