$350,000

Brochure

beds

baths

2,000

square ft

1601 Sherman Place

Des Plaines, Illinois 60016

Contingent / MLS #12531585 / Single Family / Des Plaines

Listing information updated 1/12/2026 at 1:03pm

Charming two-story gem at 1601 Sherman Place in Des Plaines! Steeped in vintage character. This beautifully preserved home welcomes you with original hardwood floors flowing throughout the main level, a rare tin ceiling crowning the living room, and exquisite stained-glass windows that bathe the space in warm, colorful light. The cozy fireplace serves as the heart of the home-perfect for winter nights. This 1925 yellow brick custom-built home features 3 bedrooms (one on the main level), 2 full bathrooms and a library, plus the expansive basement that offers tons of storage, recreation potential and overhead sewers. Set on an oversized lot with a detached garage, this classic Des Plaines beauty blends timeless classic details with move-in-ready modern touches. A rare find-full of soul and ready for its next chapter! All in hot Des Plaines with its excellent schools, proximity to O'Hare and access to 294. Property being sold "as-is".

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Bungalow

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Unfinished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

None

Heating System:

Natural Gas

Appliances:

Range, Refrigerator

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

91-100 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Concrete,Yes,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,000

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Room Information

Living Room:

18x13 - Main

Dining Room:

13x12 - Main

Kitchen:

12x10 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

13x10 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

11x9 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

14x8 - Main

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Library:

8x8 - Main Level

Den:

10x9 - Second Level

Recreation Room:

20x7 - Basement Level

Recreation Rm:

12x10 - Basement Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$7,199

Tax Year:

2024

Location

Zip Code:

60016

City:

Des Plaines

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

62, 207

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Architecture Style:

Bungalow

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Unfinished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

None

Heating System:

Natural Gas

Appliances:

Range, Refrigerator

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

91-100 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Concrete,Yes,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,000

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Living Room:

18x13 - Main

Dining Room:

13x12 - Main

Kitchen:

12x10 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

13x10 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

11x9 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

14x8 - Main

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Library:

8x8 - Main Level

Den:

10x9 - Second Level

Recreation Room:

20x7 - Basement Level

Recreation Rm:

12x10 - Basement Level

Tax Amount:

$7,199

Tax Year:

2024

Zip Code:

60016

City:

Des Plaines

County:

Cook

School District(s):

62, 207

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Listing Office: @PROPERTIES

Listing Office Phone: 847.692.5522

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