About 1596 Oxford, Des Plaines, Illinois, 60018
Prime Development Opportunity - Corner Lot at Oakton & Oxford | Des Plaines, IL | High vehiles count per day. Unlock the full potential of this high-visibility corner parcel located at 1596 Oxford Rd., Des Plaines, IL 60018, at the intersection of E Oakton Street and Oxford Road. Offering approximately 0.69 acres of land with lot dimensions 143FT x 223FT, this site is ideal for various use: commercial, retail, service or residential development in one of Des Plaines' most strategic and growing areas. Key Highlights: Corner Location with exceptional exposure and traffic volume Zoned residential with potential for PUD future multifamily use - ideal for townhomes, apartments, condos, commercial/retail & service. Zoning change required for the purchaser desire. Public water and sewer available to site. Existing structure: Updated two-story home with two separate rental units (fully remodeled in 2019) - producing immediate rental income while you plan redevelopment Lot Size: ~30,000+ SF / ~0.69 Acres Strategically Positioned: Moments from downtown Des Plaines, Metra, shopping, schools, and parks Close proximity to O'Hare Airport and major highways Growing demand in surrounding residential areas makes this a lucrative build opportunity Whether you're a builder, developer, or investor, this site offers flexibility and value-from short-term rental income to long-term multifamily construction potential. Contact Listing Broker for additional site details, zoning potential, and conceptual development support.
Utilities : Electric to Site
Water Source : Municipal Water
Current Use : Single Family
Possible Use : Commercial
Cooling: Central Air
Utilities : Electric to Site
Water Source : Municipal Water
Current Use : Single Family
Possible Use : Commercial
Cooling: Central Air

Street Address: 1596 Oxford
City: Des Plaines
State: Illinois
Postal Code: 60018
County: Cook
Directions: Oakton west of Wolf Rd on the corner Oxford NW corner of Oakton & Oxford.

Property Information :
Listing Status: Active
Lot Size: 0.69 Acres
MLS #: 12475919
Bedrooms: 5 bd
Bathrooms: 3 ba
Price: $850,000
Tax Amount: 12051
Last Modified : Dec 16 2025 1:01AM

Courtesy of: Olszowka Andrzej, Troy Realty Ltd (MLS# 84909)
Source MLS: MRED