$369,777

beds

bath

1,600

square ft

1220 S River Road

Des Plaines, Illinois 60018

New / MLS #12638160 / Single Family / Des Plaines

Listing information updated 5/13/2026 at 8:23am

Charming, classic, historic character and endless potential come together in this brick bungalow home. Built in 1922, this property welcomes you with a spacious front porch perfect for relaxing and enjoying the beauty of the 200+ year old oak tree that anchors the front yard. Inside, you'll find original hardwood floors, a large sun-filled living room, separate formal dining room, and a generously sized kitchen that functions well today while offering exciting possibilities for future updates. The walk-in pantry is full of charm and ready for your creative vision. The main level features 2 bedrooms and a full bathroom, while the the second floor includes an additional bedroom, abundant storage space, and an unfinished rear section ready for expansion ideas, studio space, home office potential, or additional living area. Enjoy the weather from the enclosed and screened back porch overlooking the large backyard-ideal for gardening, entertaining, or simply enjoying the outdoors. Improvements include: Furnace 2008, Water heater 2008, driveway 2012, washer dryer 2013, roof 2016. Plus, FEMA installed directed check valve system 2013. This is a rare opportunity to own a home filled with timeless character, architectural charm, and room to make it truly your own in a convenient Des Plaines location. Near most everything including nature, transportation, shopping, entertainment, restaurants and award winning schools. Don't wait or you will be too late. See it and make this your home today.

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Bungalow

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Unfinished,Storage Space,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Window Unit(s)

Heating System:

Steam, Radiator(s)

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

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

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,600

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Acreage:

0.24

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

23x12 - Main

Dining Room:

14x13 - Main

Kitchen:

14x14 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

16x14 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

13x9 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

12x9 - Main

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Bonus Room:

27x23 - Second Level

Utility Room-Lower Level:

48x23 - Basement Level

Storage:

27x23 - Second Level

Enclosed Porch:

18x8 - Main Level

Other Room:

16x10 - Second Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$8,627

Tax Year:

2024

Location

Zip Code:

60018

City:

Des Plaines

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

62, 207

Elementary School:

Central Elementary School

Middle School:

Chippewa Middle School

High School:

Maine West High School

Architecture Style:

Bungalow

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Unfinished,Storage Space,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Window Unit(s)

Heating System:

Steam, Radiator(s)

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

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

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,600

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Acreage:

0.24

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

23x12 - Main

Dining Room:

14x13 - Main

Kitchen:

14x14 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

16x14 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

13x9 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

12x9 - Main

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Bonus Room:

27x23 - Second Level

Utility Room-Lower Level:

48x23 - Basement Level

Storage:

27x23 - Second Level

Enclosed Porch:

18x8 - Main Level

Other Room:

16x10 - Second Level

Tax Amount:

$8,627

Tax Year:

2024

Zip Code:

60018

City:

Des Plaines

County:

Cook

School District(s):

62, 207

Elementary School:

Central Elementary School

Middle School:

Chippewa Middle School

High School:

Maine West High School

Listing Office: Keller Williams ONEChicago

Listing Office Phone: 312.216.2422

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