1220 S River Road — Des Plaines, IL 60018
Active Under Contract
Des Plaines, IL 60018

1220 S River Road

$369,777
3 beds · 1 bath · 1,600 sqft
Listed at $369,777 3 days on market $8,627/yr taxes
01About this home

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.

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$369,777
List price
1,600
Square feet
3
Bedrooms
1 full
Bathrooms
1922
Year built
0.24 ac
Lot size
2
Garage spaces
$8,627
Annual taxes
Bungalow
Style
3
Days on market
04Features
Heating
SteamRadiator(s)
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Appliances
RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryer
Parking
ConcreteGarage Door OpenerTandemGarage OwnedAttachedGarage
Construction
Brick
Equipment
CO DetectorsCeiling Fan(s)
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
This home EElementary schoolMMiddle schoolHHigh school
E Elementary school
Central Elementary School
Des Plaines, IL
📍0.6 mi🚗1 min🚶13 min
M Middle school
Chippewa Middle School
Des Plaines, IL
📍2.2 mi🚗6 min🚶52 min
H High school
Maine West High School
Des Plaines, IL
📍1.6 mi🚗4 min🚶37 min
  • The Bar 0.5 mi
  • American Wild Burger 0.5 mi
  • Des Plaines Family Restaurant & Pancake House 0.5 mi
  • Mrs. V's 0.6 mi
  • Paradise Pup 0.7 mi
  • Domino's 0.7 mi
  • Tiger Mart 0.5 mi
  • Shell 0.5 mi
  • Mobil Mart 0.5 mi
  • Aldi 0.7 mi
  • BP Shop 0.7 mi
  • Butera Market 0.7 mi
  • Cherokee Park 0.2 mi
  • Chautauqua Park 0.3 mi
  • Kiwanis Park 0.4 mi
  • Jaycee Park 0.4 mi
  • Central Park 0.5 mi
  • Rand Park 0.5 mi
  • Dunkin' 0.7 mi
  • Brew Coffee Lab 0.7 mi
  • Starbucks 0.8 mi
  • Amazing Breads & Cakes 0.8 mi
  • Dunkin' 1.0 mi
  • B's Sweet Bites 1.1 mi
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06History

Every event we have for this address, straight from the MLS.

May 13, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
Keller Williams ONEChicago
$369,777
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
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Listed by Keller Williams ONEChicago · Joseph Marella
MLS data provided through MLS GRID · MRED MLS · MLS# MRD12638160
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