This home's estimate is 22% higher than the average sale price ($503K) of 4 comparable homes.
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787 E Golf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
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Now available, a rare opportunity to acquire a truly distinctive estate home, ready for your remodel and updates. Encompassing over 4,300 square feet, this home captivates with its unique character throughout. Solid construction, this brick house offers exceptional potential and value.The expansive first-floor kitchen includes an eating area, original custom built-ins, a large picture window, and a fireplace, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The living and dining rooms are bright and sunny. All rooms are large. And many have custom built-in seating areas, custom shelving built-ins and many of the rooms have hardwood floors. The huge second floor provides an additional 2 bedrooms and substantial living spaces including a comfortable sitting room with its own fireplace, offering a quiet retreat. You will be amazed at all the storage areas. Outdoors, the large backyard and patio provide a peaceful setting perfect for entertaining or relaxing. Oversized heated 2 1/2 car garage. With one-of-a-kind architectural details, this home presents a remarkable opportunity. Zoned heating. (Home sits on 3 lots) Property is in great shape. Being sold AS IS.
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Est. $4,127 per month, based on comparable rentals
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- Odd layout and very small kitchen for this size home. Needs a lot of updating but liveable. On a busy street so doesn't work for everyone since you also have to backout of the garage into Golf Rd.7 months ago• May not reflect the current state of the homeRedfin Premier agent
Sale and tax history for 787 E Golf Rd
- Sale History
- Tax History
$126/sq ft
$122/sq ft
Public record
- Public record
- Zoning
R-1
Single-Family Residential District
The purpose of the R-1 Single-Family Residential District is to provide for and preserve single-family residential environments at the lowest density within the City.Include but are not limited to:
- Housing-Single unit
- Housing-Senior
- Educational/school
- Library
- Park & open space
Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- # of Garage Spaces: 2.1
- # of Parking (Total): 2.1
- Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Interior
- Bathroom Information
- # of Baths (Full): 2
- # of Baths (1/2): 1
- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms: 4
- # of Bedrooms Possible: 4
- Room Information
- Room Type: Play Room
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 11 x 15
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Room Information
- Room Type: Great Room
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 22 x 18
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Room Information
- Room Type: Mud Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12 x 8
- Flooring: Other
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14 x 11
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 20 x 15
- Flooring: Other
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 18 x 15
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Room Information
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 15 x 10
- Flooring: Carpet
- Room Information
- Room Type: Family Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 20 x 9
- Flooring: Carpet
- Room Information
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Type: Eating Area-Table Space
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 28 x 10
- Flooring: Other
- Room Information
- Room Type: Laundry
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13 x 7
- Flooring: Other
- Room Information
- Room Type: Living Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 20 x 13
- Flooring: Carpet
- Room Information
- Room Type: Master Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14 x 11
- Flooring: Carpet
- Bath: Full,Double Sink,Tub & Separate Shwr
- Additional Rooms Information
- Laundry Features: Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, Sink
- Interior Features
- Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features
- # of Rooms: 10
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Equipment
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Electric Cooktop
- Fireplace Information
- # of Fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace Location: Living Room,Great Room,Kitchen
- Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Patio And Porch Features: Patio
- Building Information
- Living Area Source: Appraiser
- Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
- Roof: Asphalt
- Construction Materials: Brick, Cedar
- Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 4,380
- Property Information
- Property Type: Detached Single
- Property Type: 1.5 Story
- Main Sq Ft: 2442
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property Currently Being Leased: No
- Rebuilt (Y/N): No
- Rehab (Y/N): No
- Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 4,380
- Total Sq Ft: 4,380
- Upper Sq Ft: 1938
- Parcel Number: 09074220040000
- Additional Parcels Description: 09074220030000,09074220050000
- Fencing: Wood
- Lot Information
- Dimensions: 136x110x150x132
- Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
- Lot Size Source: Survey
- Lot Features: Corner Lot
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $15,089.70
- Tax Year: 2024
- Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
- Financial Information
- Finance Code: Conventional
- Special Service Area: N
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Heating & Cooling
- Heating: Steam
- Cooling: Central Air
Location
- Community Information
- Community Features: Sidewalks
- Homeowners Association Information
- Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
- School Information
- Elementary School District: 62
- Elementary School: Cumberland Elementary School
- Middle Or Junior School District: 62
- Middle Or Junior School: Chippewa Middle School
- High School District: 207
- High School: Maine West High School
- Location Information
- Township: Maine
- Corporate Limits: Des Plaines
- Directions: Golf Rd. west of Rt 12 intersection to home at 787 E. Golf Rd, Des Plaines
Public facts
- Beds: 4
- Baths: 3.5
- Sq. Ft.: 4,155
- Stories: 1.5
- Lot Size: 6,850 square feet
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1942
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Cook County
- APN: 09074220050000
Other
- Listing Information
- Holds Earnest Money: Yes
- Possession: Closing
- Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No
Around this home
Schools
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 100° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in June and 3.3 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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