$489,000

Brochure

beds

baths

1,639

square ft

1048 E Walnut Avenue

Des Plaines, Illinois 60016

Closed / MLS #12567404 / Single Family / Des Plaines

Listing information updated 3/31/2026 at 4:03pm

Mid-Century Modern, custom ranch home offers bright and spacious rooms. Stunning stone fireplace with gas logs in living room, hardwood flooring, family room off kitchen and cozy enclosed sunroom to enjoy quiet morning or evening; perfect space to read or just relax. Additional living space in lower level; recreation room with retro features, including wet bar, ample closets, storage room, vintage stove and full bath. Easy access to two car attached garage from family room with additional built-in storage for sports equipment and gardening supplies. Unique lot configuration featuring two spacious side yards with a thoughtfully designed play area. This home is ideal for entertaining, located in a great neighborhood with close proximity to schools, transportation, shopping, library and airport. This home is well constructed and lovingly maintained. Roof replaced 2023. Central Air replaced 2022. Don't delay, move today!

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Ranch

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

71-80 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Concrete,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,639

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Internal Features:

Wet Bar, 1st Floor Full Bath, Dining Combo

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

15x18 - Main

Dining Room:

12x10 - Main

Kitchen:

14x09 - Main

Family Room:

17x11 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

15x12 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

14x13 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

12x10 - Main

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Recreation Room:

36x18 - Basement Level

Sun Room:

11x11 - Main Level

Laundry:

12x12 - Basement Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$8,090

Tax Year:

2023

Location

Zip Code:

60016

City:

Des Plaines

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

62, 207

Elementary School:

Forest Elementary School

Middle School:

Algonquin Middle School

High School:

Maine West High School

Architecture Style:

Ranch

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

71-80 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Concrete,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,639

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Internal Features:

Wet Bar, 1st Floor Full Bath, Dining Combo

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

15x18 - Main

Dining Room:

12x10 - Main

Kitchen:

14x09 - Main

Family Room:

17x11 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

15x12 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

14x13 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

12x10 - Main

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Recreation Room:

36x18 - Basement Level

Sun Room:

11x11 - Main Level

Laundry:

12x12 - Basement Level

Tax Amount:

$8,090

Tax Year:

2023

Zip Code:

60016

City:

Des Plaines

County:

Cook

School District(s):

62, 207

Elementary School:

Forest Elementary School

Middle School:

Algonquin Middle School

High School:

Maine West High School

Listing Office: @PROPERTIES

Listing Office Phone: 847.692.5522

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