1241 Fargo AVE, Des Plaines, IL 60018
1241 Fargo AVE, Des Plaines, IL 60018
1241 Fargo AVE, Des Plaines, IL 60018
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Ashley Dirks

Ashley Dirks

+1(530) 864-4808
$513,500
Est. payment /mo
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,850 SqFt
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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached Single

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,850 sqft

Price per Sqft $277

MLS Listing ID 12743940

Style Split Level

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 2

Year Built 1966

Annual Tax Amount $7,755

Tax Year 2025

Lot Dimensions 125 x 65

Property Sub-Type Detached Single

Property Description

Welcome to this beautifully updated 3bedroom, 2bath split-level home, thoughtfully improved with modern finishes, European-inspired details, and numerous upgrades for added comfort and peace of mind. Step inside through the stylish European-style front door (2026) to a bright and inviting main level (2024) featuring beautiful hardwood floors and an open-concept layout perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The custom-remodeled kitchen (2024) offers stainless steel appliances, modern cabinetry, generous counter space, a reverse-osmosis water filtration system with connection to fridge, and flows seamlessly into the dining and living room areas. An electric fireplace adds warmth and ambiance, while modern blinds throughout complement the home's clean, contemporary style. From the kitchen, step directly into the spacious outdoor area-perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or enjoying summer gatherings. Upstairs, you'll find three comfortable bedrooms and a beautifully remodeled European-style full bathroom (2024) with sleek, contemporary finishes. The lower level offers additional living space with a spacious recreation/family room, a second full bathroom, and a generously sized laundry area with convenient access to the attached heated garage. A dry crawl space provides valuable additional storage. Major improvements include triple-pane windows (2026), a (2024) roof and gutters with downspouts, and a garage door (2024). The home is also equipped with an ADT alarm system, an exterior flood-control system for added peace of mind, and upgraded electrical capacity for connection to a manual backup generator. And the location is hard to beat! Just steps from beautiful Lake Opeka, enjoy scenic walking paths, playgrounds, golf, volleyball, sailing and boating activities, and nearby dining-all practically in your backyard. Move-in ready and extensively updated, this home offers the perfect combination of modern comfort, thoughtful improvements, functional living space, and an incredible location. Property is being offered AS-IS for the seller's convenience. There are no known issues prompting the AS-IS sale, and repairs may not be necessary. The seller simply prefers a straightforward transaction. Come see it and fall in love.

Location

State IL

County Cook

Area Des Plaines

Rooms

Basement Finished, Crawl Space, Rec/Family Area, Daylight, Partial

Interior

Interior Features Vaulted Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Open Floorplan, Separate Dining Room, Quartz Counters

Heating Natural Gas

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Hardwood, Wood

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Electric, Insert

Equipment Security System, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;, Security Cameras, Water Heater-Gas

Fireplace Y

Appliance Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood, Water Purifier Owned, Water Purifier Rented, Gas Oven

Laundry Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Closet

Exterior

Exterior Feature Lighting

Garage Spaces 2.0

Community Features Park, Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Utilities Available Cable Available

Roof Type Asphalt

Building

Lot Description Corner Lot, Landscaped

Dwelling Type Detached Single

Building Description Brick, No

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Level or Stories Split Level

Structure Type Brick

New Construction false

Schools

Elementary Schools Plainfield Elementary School

Middle Schools Iroquois Community School

High Schools Maine West High School

School District 62 , 62, 207

Others

HOA Fee Include None

Ownership Fee Simple

Special Listing Condition None

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