$380,000
SOLD JUL 2, 2026

1220 S River Rd Des Plaines, IL 60018

Des Plaines Area
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,600 Sq Ft
10,454 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 2, 2026

$238 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Central Elementary School Rated A-
  • Bonus Room
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of July 2026

Charming, classic, historic character and endless potential come together in this brick bungalow home. Built in 1922, this property welcomes you with a spacious front porch perfect for relaxing and enjoying the beauty of the 200+ year old oak tree that anchors the front yard. Inside, you'll find original hardwood floors, a large sun-filled living room, separate formal dining room, and a generously sized kitchen that functions well today while offering exciting possibilities for future updates. The walk-in pantry is full of charm and ready for your creative vision. The main level features 2 bedrooms and a full bathroom, while the the second floor includes an additional bedroom, abundant storage space, and an unfinished rear section ready for expansion ideas, studio space, home office potential, or additional living area. Enjoy the weather from the enclosed and screened back porch overlooking the large backyard-ideal for gardening, entertaining, or simply enjoying the outdoors. Improvements include: Furnace 2008, Water heater 2008, driveway 2012, washer dryer 2013, roof 2016. Plus, FEMA installed directed check valve system 2013. This is a rare opportunity to own a home filled with timeless character, architectural charm, and room to make it truly your own in a convenient Des Plaines location. Near most everything including nature, transportation, shopping, entertainment, restaurants and award winning schools. Don't wait or you will be too late. See it and make this your home today.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joe Marella

Keller Williams ONEChicago License #471010653 Listed on: 05/13/2026

Keller Williams ONEChicago

Co-Listed By

Jean Marella

Keller Williams ONEChicago License #475137560

Last Buyer's Agent

Roksolana Zhovtyak

Chicagoland Brokers Inc. License #475202729

Chicagoland Brokers Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,627

Year Built

  • Built in 1922

Lot Details

  • 10,454 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 199x54
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Tandem Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,600 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Basement Storage

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Central Elementary School
  • Chippewa Middle School
  • Maine West High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Lake Michigan Water

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,627

Year Built

Built in 1922

Lot Details

10,454 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Bungalow
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1922
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Interstate Access,Flood Zone
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Unfinished, Storage Space, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 1600
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Utility Room-Lower Level, Storage, Enclosed Porch, Other Room
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Dormer,Finished
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Tandem, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Steam, Radiator(s)
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Central Elementary School
  • High School: Maine West High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Chippewa Middle School
  • Junior High/Middle School #2: Iroquois Community School
  • Elementary School #2: Iroquois Community School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Lot Dimensions: 199x54
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8627.08
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: None
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Home Values in the Area

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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/02/2026 07/02/26 Sold $380,000 +2.8% $238 / Sq Ft
05/15/2026 05/15/26 Pending -- -- --
05/13/2026 05/13/26 For Sale $369,777 -- $231 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $8,437 $39,001 $9,851 $29,150
2024 $8,437 $32,000 $8,756 $23,244
2023 $8,234 $32,000 $8,756 $23,244
2022 $8,234 $32,000 $8,756 $23,244
2021 $6,444 $20,965 $7,114 $13,851
2020 $6,336 $20,965 $7,114 $13,851
2019 $2,559 $23,295 $7,114 $16,181
2018 $2,848 $21,454 $6,293 $15,161
2017 $2,749 $21,454 $6,293 $15,161
2016 $3,343 $21,454 $6,293 $15,161
2015 $3,821 $17,466 $5,472 $11,994
2014 $3,866 $17,466 $5,472 $11,994
2013 $3,656 $17,466 $5,472 $11,994
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Joe Marella

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Joe Marella

    Keller Williams ONEChicago

    (847) 224-9635

    109 Total Sales

    Joe Marella
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  • Jean Marella

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2026

    Jean Marella

    Keller Williams ONEChicago

    (847) 224-9636

    115 Total Sales

    Jean Marella
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  • Roksolana Zhovtyak

    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Roksolana Zhovtyak

    Chicagoland Brokers Inc.

    (708) 701-1065

    10 Total Sales

    Roksolana Zhovtyak
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12638160

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-21-300-040-0000

Illinois Cook County Des Plaines 60016

1220 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL

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