223 Cambridge Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016

$360,000 Asking Price

2 beds
2 baths
1,222  sqft
Built in 1957

Solid well maintained brick ranch with attached garage in desirable Cumberland Highlands subdivision surrounded by other well maintained and beautifully landscaped homes! Floor to ceiling wood burning fireplaces in living room and basement! Hardwood oak floors! Updated kitchen with beautiful birch cabinetry with self closing drawers and soft close doors, glass tile backsplashes, granite counter tops, stainless appliances and ceramic tiled floor! Updated main floor full bath with lovely ceramic tiled tub surround, ceramic/stone tiled walls, Kohler cast iron bathtub and sink, Kohler one piece toilet and antique bronze finished fixtures! High end vinyl triple thermal pane widows, blinds, sleek ceiling fans and lighting thoughout the main floor! Bose ceiling mounted surround sound speakers with wall speaker jack connections! Additional insulation in attic provides high R value for more efficient heating and cooling! Full unfinished area of basement waiting to be finished along with 1/2 bath waiting to be replaced with new full bath! Spacious back yard with mature trees and lovely landscaping creates serene setting to sit back and escape the urban enviroment! Large custom built shed with ample storage for yard tools and more plus translucent roof vent and window provides plently of natural light! Carpeting, tacking strips and staples recently removed from bedrooms making floors ready for refinishing or new carpeting! A few updates, complete new interior paint job and refinishing of the hardwood floors will make this one stellar home! Dates of improvements: HVAC ducts cleaned 9/2024, Washing machine 2/2024; driveway and walkways 9/2020; furnace and A/C 9/2019; fireplaces cleaned and inspected 8/2018; living room fireplace doors and screens 12/2018; full bath remodeled 2015 (toilet 4/2021, bath tub 1999); cordless blinds in living and dining rooms 2017/2015; tear off roof on house and shed 5-6/2012; kitchen remodeled 2011 (faucet 9/2024, dishwasher 10/2023, disposal 4/2016); dryer 7/2011; shed built 5/2010; paver brick patio 2008; garage overhead door, sewer clean out and crack sealed in basement wall by laundry area 2007; hot water heater 2005; 100 amp circiut breaker panel, vinyl windows and fascia/soffits/freeze board aluminum clad 2003; garage door opener and basement bath remodeled 2002.


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Hardwood Floors, Built-in Features, Center Hall Plan, Open Floorplan, Drapes/Blinds, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room, Plaster, Replacement Windows
Rooms:
Foyer
Appliances:
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Built-In Oven, Front Controls on Range/Cooktop, Gas Oven
Dining:
Separate,L-shaped
Laundry:
Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Chute, Sink
Basement:
Full
A/C:
Central Air
Heating:
Natural Gas, Forced Air, Floor Furnace
Fireplace:
Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Heatilator, Includes Accessories, Masonry, More than one, Fireplaces: 2
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Brick,Clad Trim, Patio, Porch, Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens, Shed(s), Storage
Style:
Ranch
Parking:
Off Street, Driveway, Parking spaces: 2

Construction

Roofing:
Asphalt
General:
1 Story, Concrete Perimeter

Location

HOA Amenities:
Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved, Not Applicable
Originating MLS:
mred
School District:
62
County:
Cook

Lot

Zoning:
09073020100000

Utilities

Utilities:
Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water:
Lake Michigan,Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer,Sewer-Storm

Financial

Source:
mred
Ownership:
Fee Simple

This listing courtesy of:
@properties Christie's International Real Estate, Robert Self

About Des Plaines, IL

Housing

Number of Units
34,768
Median Home Value
$254,206
Median Rent
$1,081

30.74% of housing units are renter occupied.

6.59% are vacant.

Commute

Car
71.43%
Public Transportation
5.13%
Walk to Work
1.77%
Work from Home
20.63%
Other
0.51%

The median travel time to work is 25 minutes.

People

Population
86,115
Median Age
41.50
Median Household Size
2.78

Education

High School
23.68%
Associate’s Degree
8.93%
Bachelor’s Degree
24.26%
Graduate Degree
13.26%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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