1241 Fargo Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018 (MLS # 12743940)

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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.

DAYS ON MARKET 0 LAST UPDATED 9/13/2026
YEAR BUILT 1966 COMMUNITY Des Plaines
GARAGE SPACES 2.0 COUNTY Cook
STATUS Conditional PROPERTY TYPE(S) Single Family

SCHOOLS
School District Maine West High School
Elementary School Plainfield Elementary School
Jr. High School Iroquois Community School
High School Maine West High School


ADDITIONAL DETAILS
AIR Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
AIR CONDITIONING Yes
APPLIANCES Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Oven, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Water Purifier Owned, Water Purifier Rented
AREA Des Plaines
BASEMENT Crawl Space, Daylight, Finished, Partial, Sump Pump, Yes
CONSTRUCTION Brick
EXTERIOR Lighting
FIREPLACE Yes
GARAGE Attached Garage, Yes
HEAT Natural Gas
INTERIOR Built-in Features, Open Floorplan, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
LOT 0
LOT DESCRIPTION Corner Lot, Landscaped
LOT DIMENSIONS 125 x 65
PARKING Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Attached, Off Street, Driveway, Garage
SEWER Public Sewer
STYLE Split Level
TAXES 7755.96
UTILITIES Cable Available
WATER Public
MORTGAGE CALCULATOR
   

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