Highly Sought-After Downtown Arlington Heights Location! Top-Rated Schools!Bright, beautifully updated, and perfectly located-this 3-bedroom, 2-bath gem is just blocks from Pioneer Park, vibrant downtown Arlington Heights, and award-winning schools including Westgate Elementary, South Middle, and Rolling Meadows High School. Set on a charming tree-lined street, this home truly checks every box! Step inside to find gleaming hardwood floors and a sunny, open layout designed for today's lifestyle. The spacious living room, flooded with natural light from oversized windows, flows effortlessly into the dining area and updated white kitchen-complete with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, a breakfast bar, and an eat-in nook. The cozy sunroom offers the perfect spot to unwind with a good book or enjoy peaceful backyard views, and a fully fenced yard! Upstairs, you'll find three generously sized bedrooms, including a light-filled primary suite with ample closet space. The hall bath has been thoughtfully updated with fresh, modern finishes. The versatile lower level features a rec room perfect for movie nights, a home gym, or your favorite hobby-plus a second full bath and a large laundry room with extra storage and a NEWER washer/dryer (2020). Additional updates include a NEWER furnace (2020), NEWER central air (2021), and a NEW patio (2022).Outside, enjoy your fully fenced backyard oasis-ideal for summer BBQs, alfresco dining, and playtime in the sunshine. An oversized 2-car attached garage offers plenty of room for storage! All of this just minutes to Pioneer Park & Pool, tennis courts, Sunset Meadows, and the booming downtown Arlington Heights scene-restaurants, shopping, nightlife, Metra, and more.This isn't just a home-it's a lifestyle. Come see it, fall in love, and make it yours. Welcome home!
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$520,000
236 S Princeton Ave, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
3beds
1,239sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1962
-- sqft lot
$549,000 Zestimate®
$420/sqft
$3,587 Estimated rent
Home value
$549,000
$494,000 - $615,000
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Fully fenced yardGenerously sized bedroomsLight-filled primary suiteOversized windowsCozy sunroomFully fenced backyard oasisSunny open layout
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Listed by:
Holly Connors 773-383-2490,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Lisa Carberry
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12357188
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Breakfast Room, Sun Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Second
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Second
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X8
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 70 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X7
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Laundry
- Level: Lower
- Area: 135 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X9
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X15
Sun room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Water Heater
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Finished,Partial
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,856
- Total interior livable area: 1,239 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Dimensions: 75X122X75X121
Details
- Parcel number: 03311100180000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: TV Antenna, Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1962
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Subdivision: Pioneer Park
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Arlington Heights
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $420/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $370,000
- Annual tax amount: $10,129
- Date on market: 5/9/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/10/2025 | Sold | $520,000+1%$420/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12357188 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2025 | Contingent | $515,000$416/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12357188 Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $515,000+25.6%$416/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12357188 Report a problem | ||
| 10/19/2022 | Sold | $410,000+5.2%$331/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11628844 Report a problem | ||
| 9/16/2022 | Contingent | $389,900$315/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11628844 Report a problem | ||
| 9/14/2022 | Listed for sale | $389,900+419.9%$315/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11628844 Report a problem | ||
| 9/11/2018 | Sold | $75,000$61/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $37,000 |
| 2023 | $10,129 +3.8% | $37,000 |
| 2022 | $9,755 +21% | $37,000 +38.2% |
| 2021 | $8,061 +2.7% | $26,779 |
| 2020 | $7,852 +0.4% | $26,779 -10.1% |
| 2019 | $7,821 +23.8% | $29,788 +4.5% |
| 2018 | $6,317 +356.3% | $28,517 |
| 2017 | $1,384 -28.7% | $28,517 |
| 2016 | $1,940 -13.3% | $28,517 +15.2% |
| 2015 | $2,238 +5.2% | $24,744 |
| 2014 | $2,127 +0.2% | $24,744 |
| 2013 | $2,123 +13.6% | $24,744 -17.4% |
| 2012 | $1,869 +1% | $29,942 |
| 2011 | $1,851 +11.5% | $29,942 |
| 2010 | $1,660 +11.5% | $29,942 -11.1% |
| 2009 | $1,488 -4.9% | $33,679 -7% |
| 2008 | $1,565 -7.8% | $36,215 |
| 2007 | $1,696 -11.3% | $36,215 +22.9% |
| 2006 | $1,913 -0.1% | $29,471 |
| 2005 | $1,914 -0.3% | $29,471 |
| 2004 | $1,919 -13.5% | $29,471 +28.5% |
| 2003 | $2,220 +3.6% | $22,936 |
| 2002 | $2,142 -17% | $22,936 |
| 2001 | $2,580 +3.1% | $22,936 +18.5% |
| 2000 | $2,502 | $19,353 |
| 1999 | $2,502 | $19,353 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60005
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Westgate Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 7/10South Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 8/10Rolling Meadows High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Westgate Elementary School
- Middle: South Middle School
- High: Rolling Meadows High School
- District: 25
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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