1241 Fargo Avenue, Des Plaines, IL

$513,500

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3

Beds

2

Baths

1,850

Square feet

About 1241 Fargo Avenue

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. Come see it and fall in love.

Features of 1241 Fargo Avenue

MLS® # 12743940
Price $513,500
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2.00
Full Baths 2
Square Footage 1,850
Year Built 1966
Type Residential
Sub-Type Detached Single
Style Split Level
Status Active
HOA Fees Freq. Not Applicable
Taxes $7,756

Community Information

Address 1241 Fargo Avenue
Area Des Plaines
City Des Plaines
County Cook
State IL
Zip Code 60018

Amenities

Parking Spaces 4
Parking Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Off Street, Driveway, Owned, Garage
# of Garages 2
Is Waterfront No
New Construction No
Has Pool No

Interior

Interior Features Vaulted Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Open Floorplan, Separate Dining Room, Quartz Counters
Appliances Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood, Water Purifier Owned, Water Purifier Rented, Gas Oven
Heating Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Fireplace Yes
# of Fireplaces 1
Fireplaces Electric, Insert
Stories Split Level
Has Basement Yes
Basement Finished, Crawl Space, Rec/Family Area, Daylight, Partial

Exterior

Exterior Brick
Exterior Features Lighting
Lot Description Corner Lot, Landscaped
Roof Asphalt
Foundation Concrete Perimeter

School Information

District 207
Elementary Plainfield Elementary School
Middle Iroquois Community School
High Maine West High School

Additional Information

Days on Market 9
Foreclosure No
Short Sale No
RE / Bank Owned No

Listing Details

OfficeHomeSmart Connect LLC

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