$385,000

beds

bath

half bath

2,000

square ft

714 Polynesian Drive

Des Plaines, Illinois 60016

Closed / MLS #12296601 / Single Family / Des Plaines

Listing information updated 5/13/2025 at 2:43pm

First Time on the Market - Loved by One Family for Generations! Welcome to this charming split-level home, offered for sale for the first time by its original owner. Filled with years of love and wonderful memories, this home has great karma, having raised a family of four children. A standout feature is the spacious 20' x 20' family room addition with a beautiful wood-burning fireplace, perfect for gatherings and cozy nights. Located just across the street from the beautifully refurbished Hawaii Park, this home offers easy access to green space and recreation while still maintaining a sense of privacy. The expanded kitchen opens to a large backyard and concrete patio through sliding glass doors, creating a great flow for entertaining. The home has all newer Pella windows, bringing in natural light while enhancing energy efficiency. While it is ready for your personal updates, key improvements have already been made, including a new furnace in 2018, brand-new central air, and a roof replaced in 2010. Situated in an award-winning school district, this home is an incredible opportunity to bring your vision and make it your own. Don't miss your chance to own a home with such a rich history in a fantastic location.

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Bi-Level

Exterior Type:

Vinyl Siding,Brick

Basement:

Crawl Space

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

61-70 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Concrete,Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,000

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Internal Features:

Built-in Features

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

22x12 - Second

Dining Room:

N/A

Kitchen:

22x11 - Second

Family Room:

21x17 - Second

Primary Bedroom:

13x11 - Third Level

2nd Bedroom:

15x11 - Third

3rd Bedroom:

11x9 - Third

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Foyer:

10x6 - Main Level

Laundry:

12x10 - Main Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$4,256

Tax Year:

2023

Location

Zip Code:

60016

City:

Des Plaines

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

62, 207

Elementary School:

Cumberland Elementary School

Middle School:

Chippewa Middle School

High School:

Maine West High School

Architecture Style:

Bi-Level

Exterior Type:

Vinyl Siding,Brick

Basement:

Crawl Space

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

61-70 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Concrete,Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,000

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Internal Features:

Built-in Features

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

22x12 - Second

Dining Room:

N/A

Kitchen:

22x11 - Second

Family Room:

21x17 - Second

Primary Bedroom:

13x11 - Third Level

2nd Bedroom:

15x11 - Third

3rd Bedroom:

11x9 - Third

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Foyer:

10x6 - Main Level

Laundry:

12x10 - Main Level

Tax Amount:

$4,256

Tax Year:

2023

Zip Code:

60016

City:

Des Plaines

County:

Cook

School District(s):

62, 207

Elementary School:

Cumberland Elementary School

Middle School:

Chippewa Middle School

High School:

Maine West High School

Listing Office: @PROPERTIES

Listing Office Phone: 847.692.5522

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