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Sean Levitt

levittsells@gmail.com +1(262) 960-2899

Listed by Vincent Danteof Baird & Warner

Est. payment | -/mo

2 Beds

1 Bath

800 SqFt

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Est. payment | -/mo

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2 Beds

1 Bath

800 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached Single

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 800 sqft

Subdivision Des Plaines Manor

MLS Listing ID 12726696

Style Cape Cod

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 1

Year Built 1947

Annual Tax Amount $5,625

Tax Year 2025

Lot Size 8,712 Sqft

Lot Dimensions 75 X 115

Property Sub-Type Detached Single

Property Description

Nestled on a generous 75-foot-wide lot, 657 E Prairie Ave in Des Plaines is a charming brick ranch that invites your imagination the moment you arrive. The solid brick exterior and classic ranch profile give this home a timeless presence, while the expansive side yard and extra lot open up a world of possibility-expand, reimagine, or start fresh with a custom build. Step inside and feel the warmth of the sun filtering across the hardwood floors, ready for your finishing touches. The living spaces feel bright and welcoming, with natural light streaming through the windows and reflecting off the wood, hinting at how beautiful this home will be once updated. The layout is simple and functional: two comfortable bedrooms, one full bath, and a main living area that can easily be reconfigured to suit modern living. Above, a walk-up attic runs the length of the house, offering that blank-canvas feeling the moment you ascend the stairs. Picture a serene primary suite tucked under the eaves, a cozy office flooded with afternoon light, or a playroom, studio, or media space-the structure is already there, just waiting for you to define it. Below, the full, unfinished basement is clean and waterproofed, offering peace of mind and tremendous potential. The cool, open space is ideal for a future family room, workshop, home gym, storage, or all of the above. Every step echoes with the sense of what this home could become in the right hands. Owned and loved by a long-term owner, this property has the solid, honest feel of a home that has stood the test of time. Outside, the extra lot gives you rare breathing room: imagine a lush garden, a sweeping patio, an expanded footprint, or even a brand-new home that takes full advantage of the land's width and depth. Whether you're dreaming of a thoughtful renovation, a substantial expansion, or a complete rebuild, this cute brick ranch offers an incredibly flexible opportunity in a desirable Des Plaines location. Bring your vision, your contractor, and your ideas-657 E Prairie Ave is ready for its next chapter.

Location

State IL

County Cook

Community Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Rooms

Basement Unfinished, Full

Interior

Interior Features 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath

Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Hardwood

Fireplace N

Appliance Range, Washer, Dryer

Laundry Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit

Exterior

Garage Spaces 2.0

View Y/N true

Roof Type Asphalt

Building

Story 1 Story

Foundation Block

Sewer Public Sewer, Storm Sewer

Water Lake Michigan

Structure Type Brick

New Construction false

Schools

Elementary Schools Terrace Elementary School

Middle Schools Chippewa Middle School

High Schools Maine West High School

School District 62, 62, 207

Others

HOA Fee Include None

Ownership Fee Simple

Special Listing Condition None

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NEARBY SCHOOL & BUSINESS

+1(262) 960-2899

levittsells@gmail.com

WI 53147, United States

657 E Prairie AVE Des Plaines, IL 60016