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1220 S River Rd

Des Plaines IL 60018

3
1
2
1600 sq. ft.
0.24 ac.
Single-Family
Last sold for $380,000
Joseph MarellaJoseph Marella, last sold this property on 02 July 2026 after 50 days on market.

Overview

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.

Features

3 bedrooms
1 bathroom
2 carspaces
2 garage spaces
1600 sq. ft. floor area
0.24 ac. lot size
Single-Family

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 3 bedroom single-family properties sold in Des Plaines over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 1220 S River Rd is $410k.

Median value
$410k
Estimated value range
$284k - $637.5k
Median days on market
8
Estimated value trend
7%
increase over the last 12 months
Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Des Plaines. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 1220 S River Rd

2026
Sold
$380,000
02 Jul 2026 by Joseph Marella, of Keller WIlliams ONEChicago

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Local market activity for 3 bedroom single-family properties in Des Plaines

In the last 12 months, 79 three-bedroom single-family properties similar to 1220 S River Rd, have been sold.

This represents a 4% increase in three-bedroom single-family properties sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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