72 Nicholas Drive E
Des Plaines, IL, 60016 $ 495,000
Bedrooms3 Baths2.1 Sq 1,702 Monthly Estimate*
$ 3,048
for $495,000 with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, 1 half bath. This 1,702 square foot townhouse was built in 2018.
Welcome to 72 Nicholas Dr E in beautiful Buckingham Place! Explore this RARE end-unit townhome featuring three levels of comfortable living space, a spacious layout, and numerous upgrades. UPDATES include a freshly stained and painted patio (2025), NEW dishwasher (2025), Tesla EV charger (2023), humidifier (2021). Enter the home and be greeted by an open concept floor plan with ample natural lighting, 9' ceiling, and gleaming engineered hardwood flooring on the main level. The majority of windows in the home have custom Bali Blackout Cellular Shades, which provide insulation, light filtration and privacy. Create your favorite recipes in the kitchen, which offers all stainless steel appliances, tall cabinetry, granite countertops, a pantry for storage, and an island with an overhang for four stools. For formal dining or large gatherings, the dining room can seat an extra-long dining set and boasts an updated gold chandelier light fixture. On sunny days, imagine enjoying a cup of coffee or grilling on the balcony! Ascend the stairs to the second level to find the large primary bedroom, en suite bathroom with double sinks and extra large shower with seating, and walk-in closet. The two secondary bedrooms share the full bath in the hallway and the laundry closet on the same level provides great convenience. But wait, there's more! Descend the stairs to the lower level for the family room, which can double as a WFH office, workout area, play room, you name it. A bonus room and walk-in closet are available for additional storage. The 2-car garage is operated by the myQ smart garage door opener and equipped with a Tesla EV charger - one less thing for you to do! Enjoy the luxury of a fully integrated, app-controlled smart home experience with the Google Home ecosystem (Nest Thermostat, Nest Doorbell, and Nest x Yale Lock), which offers unified security with remote locking/unlocking, real-time video surveillance, and automated climate control. Living in the Buckingham Place community is exceptionally easy and peaceful; the HOA covers lawn care, snow removal, trash, AND provides a gazebo, tot lot, playground, park, a half basketball court, gated dog park plus stocked dog waste stations (baggies and trash), maintained pond, and guest parking. Events/parties are permitted in the tot lot, dead-end concrete landing, and area near gazebo (with Board approval). Attends highly-rated Maine West High School. Just minutes from the Interstate, Metra station, grocery stores such as Mariano's and Costco, restaurants, nature preserves, and more. This one is truly home!
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FeaturesGeneralLiving Area 1702
Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Natural Gas Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Possession Closing
Roof Asphalt
Appliances Range Microwave Dishwasher Refrigerator Washer Dryer Disposal Stainless Steel Appliance(s) Humidifier
HOA Fee 239
Garage Spaces 2
Association Fee Includes Lawn Care Scavenger Snow Removal
Construction Materials Vinyl Siding Brick
Pets Allowed Cats OK Dogs OK
Year Built 2018
Township Maine
Tax Year 2024
Ownership Fee Simple w/ HO Assn.
Assoc Fee Paid Per Monthly
County Cook
New Construction N
Property Type Residential Attached Single
Association Amenities Park
Subdivision Name Buckingham Place
Total Rooms 8
Full Baths 2
Status Active
Directions North River Rd to Des Plaines River Rd left to US 14 continue 1.3 miles Nicholas Drive W on right. Take Nicholas Drive W to Rockwell Lane right on Nicholas Drive East.
High School Maine West High School
City Des Plaines
High School District 207
MLS Area Des Plaines
Elementary School Cumberland Elementary School
Tax Annual Amount 8817.1
Middle/Junior High School Chippewa Middle School
Standard Status Active
Middle/Junior School District 62
Elementary School District 62
Sub Type T3-Townhouse 3+ Stories
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InteriorInterior Amenities Storage Built-in Features Walk-In Closet(s) High Ceilings
Basement Finished Partial
Flooring Hardwood Carpet Wood
Total Stories 3
Half Baths 1
Laundry Features Upper Level Washer Hookup In Unit Laundry Closet
Total Bedrooms 3
Room Type Utility Room-Lower Level Walk In Closet Balcony/Porch/Lanai Bonus Room
Total Baths 3
Bedrooms Possible 3
Bathroom Double Sink Soaking Tub
Total Number of Units 7
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ExteriorExterior Amenities Balcony
Parking Features Asphalt Garage Door Opener Yes Garage Owned Attached Garage
Lot Features Landscaped
Water Source Public
Total Parking 2
Lot Dimensions 1460
Waterfront Y/N N
Other Equipment CO Detectors
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* Excluded FeaturesList ByKeller Williams Success RealtyBroker
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- Monthly Principal & Interest
- $3,048
- Monthly Property Taxes
- $735
- Monthly Home Insurance
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Default based on a 30-year fixed rate of 6.25% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA or jumbo loans.
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Pricing History| Date | Price | Price Change | Description |
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| 4/3/2026 | $495,000 | | Listed Price |