$220,000

beds

bath

1,363

square ft

847 S 3rd Avenue

Des Plaines, Illinois 60016

New / MLS #12599914 / Single Family / Des Plaines

Listing information updated 3/28/2026 at 12:03pm

Opportunity knocks! Bring your decorating ideas and vision to this home ready for its next chapter. This is the perfect opportunity to renovate, refresh, and truly make it your own. Ideally located just a short mile to town, Metra, restaurants, and shopping, this home offers both convenience and lifestyle. Enjoy nearby outdoor amenities with close proximity to Prairie Lakes Park District, adding even more appeal to this well-situated property. Home needs work and is being sold as-is by the Cook County Public Guardian's Office. A fantastic opportunity for investors or buyers-don't miss your chance to bring this home back to life!

Full Features

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

None

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

71-80 Years

Parking Type:

Garage - Concrete,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,363

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Room Information

Living Room:

19x14 - Main

Dining Room:

14x12 - Main

Kitchen:

11x8 - Main

Family Room:

22x16 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

14x10 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

11x10 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

N/A

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Laundry:

10x10 - Main Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$6,219

Tax Year:

2024

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

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

None

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

71-80 Years

Parking Type:

Garage - Concrete,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,363

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Living Room:

19x14 - Main

Dining Room:

14x12 - Main

Kitchen:

11x8 - Main

Family Room:

22x16 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

14x10 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

11x10 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

N/A

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Laundry:

10x10 - Main Level

Tax Amount:

$6,219

Tax Year:

2024

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: 847.797.0200

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