Des Plaines Cape Cod Homes 

Often dubbed as the 'quintessential American home," Cape Cod houses have their roots in-you may have guessed-Cape Cod. In fact, many Puritans lived in Cape-Cod-style homes and, even today, their layout hasn't changed much over time. Cape Cods are known for their symmetrical interiors and exteriors. Typically, the front door is located centrally and flanked by a pair of windows on either side. The upper story may include anywhere from two to four (sometimes more) perched above the lower story's windows.

Cape Cods can be found in various sizes and are known for their large living spaces, low ceilings, and bedrooms placed in dormers or beneath gables. These houses tend to have large chimneys and steep roofs, an important feature as the slope of the roof alleviates the weight of snow. Although this house style remained popular throughout the Colonial era, it enjoyed a terrific boom after WWII. Cape Cods tend to be easy to maintain and efficient to heat and cool.

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To locate the latest Des Plaines Cape Cod homes listed on the market, be sure to bookmark this page. This listing is updated throughout the day to provide home shoppers with the latest real estate information from the most extensive Chicago MLS.

Each Cape Cod homes listing you see here will include a wide range of general information such as subdivision, the home's year of construction, its size (in square footage), the size of the lot, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, number of garage space, and, of course, price. Other information like interior features, exterior features, special features like swimming pools or out buildings may also be included in the home's description. Be sure to take note of the MLS number and the house's status (i.e. active or pending) when considering it. These listings will also include the list date and the number of days (DOM) the home has spent on the market.

When reading through each description, you may also find listings for features like heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, appliances, or other types of property that the seller is including in the sale of the home. Although not always available, many descriptions may also include information about area schools and special neighborhood features like parks, libraries and public transportation stops.

When viewing, keep in mind that you can click a button that says “Schedule A Showing”, to schedule a time and date to see the property in question. You can also use the available filters to sort the listings by their various features like price, number of bedrooms, etc…

Des Plaines Cape Cod Homes Real Estate Agents

If you are planning to buy or sell a Cape Cod style home, it's ideal to work with a local Des Plaines Cape Cod homes real estate agent who not only understands the type of home and property you're looking for, but also has intimate knowledge of area neighborhoods and their specific features. As local real estate agents, we can provide each client with the specific information they're looking for. If you are planning to sell your Cape Cod homes, let us provide you with some update information about what similar homes in the area have sold for. We specialize in helping our clients strategize to achieve a successful real estate transaction.