$478,500

Brochure

beds

bath

half bath

2,014

square ft

644 S 4th Avenue

Des Plaines, Illinois 60016

Active / MLS #12705580 / Single Family / Des Plaines

Listing information updated 7/30/2026 at 9:43pm

This must-see property sits on 3 lots of record 143' x 133' (3 Tax Id#'s). The house, with its timeless vintage charm and quality craftsmanship, sits in the middle lot, a 3-car detached garage plus a 1 1/2 car detached garage behind it, is on one side, and open yard on the other. Ideally located in a quiet neighborhood surrounded by parks and minutes from downtown Des Plaines Metra station, restaurants, shops, and library. The house features oak hardwood floors, crown molding, and baseboards, along with an abundance of natural lighting from all the south-facing windows overlooking the open yard and flower garden. The full-span screened front porch welcomes you into a large living room, with a wood-burning fireplace, formal dining room, and eat-in kitchen with a bay window. Also on the main level is a spacious bedroom overlooking the backyard and a full bath. The 2nd floor has 3 bedrooms, a half bath, 2 walk-in closets, plus access to a large attic area off the back portion of the 2nd floor. The partially finished full basement (1,386 sq ft) has a separate rec room, workshop, laundry, and lots more space for a work-out room, craft room, and storage. The three lots provide plenty of private outdoor space to enjoy. The patio overlooks the expansive tree lined backyard, along with a separate patio for a grill or hot tub. Property is being sold "as is".

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Bungalow

Exterior Type:

Aluminum Siding,Frame

Basement:

Partially Finished,Cellar,Exterior Entry,Concrete,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Window Unit(s)

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Steam

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

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

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,014

Lot Size:

.25-.49 Acre

Acreage:

0.436

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Bookcases, Historic/Period Mlwk

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

24x12 - Main

Dining Room:

13x13 - Main

Kitchen:

15x9 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

16x13 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

13x10 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

12x11 - Second

4th Bedroom:

12x10 - Second

Screened Porch:

25x7 - Main Level

Play Room:

22x15 - Basement Level

Storage:

17x7 - Basement Level

Work Room:

24x23 - Basement Level

Other Room:

15x12 - Basement Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$5,027

Tax Year:

2024

Location

Zip Code:

60016

City:

Des Plaines

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

62, 207

Elementary School:

Terrace Elementary School

Middle School:

Chippewa Middle School

High School:

Maine West High School

Architecture Style:

Bungalow

Exterior Type:

Aluminum Siding,Frame

Basement:

Partially Finished,Cellar,Exterior Entry,Concrete,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Window Unit(s)

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Steam

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

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

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,014

Lot Size:

.25-.49 Acre

Acreage:

0.436

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Bookcases, Historic/Period Mlwk

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

24x12 - Main

Dining Room:

13x13 - Main

Kitchen:

15x9 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

16x13 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

13x10 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

12x11 - Second

4th Bedroom:

12x10 - Second

Screened Porch:

25x7 - Main Level

Play Room:

22x15 - Basement Level

Storage:

17x7 - Basement Level

Work Room:

24x23 - Basement Level

Other Room:

15x12 - Basement Level

Tax Amount:

$5,027

Tax Year:

2024

Zip Code:

60016

City:

Des Plaines

County:

Cook

School District(s):

62, 207

Elementary School:

Terrace Elementary School

Middle School:

Chippewa Middle School

High School:

Maine West High School

Listing Office: @PROPERTIES

Listing Office Phone: 847.797.0200

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