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1241 Fargo Avenue Des Plaines, IL 60018 Residential - Single Family Active

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Welcome to this beautifully updated 3bedroom, 2bath split-level home, thoughtfully improved with modern finishes, European-inspired details, and numerous upgrades for added comfort and peace of mind. Step inside through the stylish European-style front door (2026) to a bright and inviting main level (2024) featuring beautiful hardwood floors and an open-concept layout perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The custom-remodeled kitchen (2024) offers stainless steel appliances, modern cabinetry, generous counter space, a reverse-osmosis water filtration system with connection to fridge, and flows seamlessly into the dining and living room areas. An electric fireplace adds warmth and ambiance, while modern blinds throughout complement the home's clean, contemporary style. From the kitchen, step directly into the spacious outdoor area-perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or enjoying summer gatherings. Upstairs, you'll find three comfortable bedrooms and a beautifully remodeled European-style full bathroom (2024) with sleek, contemporary finishes. The lower level offers additional living space with a spacious recreation/family room, a second full bathroom, and a generously sized laundry area with convenient access to the attached heated garage. A dry crawl space provides valuable additional storage. Major improvements include triple-pane windows (2026), a (2024) roof and gutters with downspouts, and a garage door (2024). The home is also equipped with an ADT alarm system, an exterior flood-control system for added peace of mind, and upgraded electrical capacity for connection to a manual backup generator. And the location is hard to beat! Just steps from beautiful Lake Opeka, enjoy scenic walking paths, playgrounds, golf, volleyball, sailing and boating activities, and nearby dining-all practically in your backyard. Move-in ready and extensively updated, this home offers the perfect combination of modern comfort, thoughtful improvements, functional living space, and an incredible location. Come see it and fall in love.

Property Highlights

Property Type: Residential - Single Family
Total Living Area SF: 1,850
Garage Size: 2
Attached Garage
Heated Garage
Built in 1966
Elementary School: Plainfield Elementary School
High School: Maine West High School
Middle School: Iroquois Community School
Security System
Brick Exterior
One Fireplace

General Information

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sqft: 1,850
County: Cook
High School: Maine West High School
Listed By:
HomeSmart Connect LLC 847-495-5000
MRED MLS

Room Information

Bedroom 2: 11X11
Bedroom 3: 11X9
Dining Room: 9X10
Family Room: 17X16
Kitchen: 10X11
Laundry: 14X11
Living Room: 24X12
Primary Bedroom: 14X10
$513,500
Est. $3,462/mo
3beds
2baths
1,850sqft
2cars
Active
BEDS3 BATHS2 full SQUARE FEET1,850 MLS#12743940
STATUSActive PROPERTY TYPEResidential - Single Family SCHOOLDistrict 207

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Loan Type 30 Year FixedFHA 30 Year Fixed15 Year Fixed
Purchase Price $513,500$513,500$513,500
Down Payment $102,700$17,973$128,375
Monthly Mortgage Amount $2,597$3,187$3,224
Taxes $715$715$715
Insurance $100$100$100
HOA/Dues/Fees $0$0$0
Monthly Mortage Insurance $0$226$0
Monthly Estimated Total $3,462$4,278$4,089

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