Great ranch home on a desirable corner lot in West Chicago! This spacious home offers 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and a finished basement, providing plenty of room for everyday living and entertaining. The eat-in kitchen features granite countertops and a skylight and opens to the large dining room with hardwood floors and sliding glass doors leading to the new Trex deck (2024) and beautifully landscaped backyard. The bright and inviting living room boasts a vaulted ceiling, a wood-burning fireplace, and a newer bay window (2009) that fills the space with natural light. The main level includes three generously sized bedrooms, two full baths, and a convenient laundry/mudroom with exterior access and abundant storage. The finished basement expands the living space with a recreation room featuring a second wood-burning fireplace, a spacious family room, utility room with sink and refrigerator, bonus room, and plenty of additional storage. Car enthusiasts and hobbyists will appreciate the detached 2.5-car garage plus an attached garage bay that's perfect for a motorcycle or extra storage. Recent updates include a new furnace (2020), aluminum-fenced side yard (2024), wrought-iron railings on the front and side porches (2025), and a new A/C system (2025). Ideally located within walking distance to Reed-Keppler Park, the ARC Center, Turtle Splash Water Park, and the Illinois Prairie Path. Enjoy easy access to downtown West Chicago shopping and dining, as well as I-355 and I-88. This move-in-ready home offers space, updates, and an outstanding location!
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$439,000
449 Arbor Ave, West Chicago, IL 60185
3beds
1,636sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1949
0.32 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$268/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wood-burning fireplaceFinished basementThree generously sized bedroomsAluminum-fenced side yardBonus roomDesirable corner lotSpacious family room
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Listed by:
Lance Kammes 630-667-3333,
RE/MAX Suburban,
Don Westerholm 630-452-4144,
RE/MAX Suburban
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12762367
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Recreation Room, Utility Room-Lower Level
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Bonus room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 55 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X5
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 420 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 28X15
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Granite Counters), Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 153 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X9
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Linoleum)
- Level: Main
- Area: 64 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X8
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 345 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X15
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 741 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 39X19
Other
- Features: Flooring (Linoleum)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X9
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Full Bath
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,272
- Total interior livable area: 1,636 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,636
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Detached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 0.32 Acres
- Dimensions: 108x130
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 0403305001
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1949
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Subdivision: Columbia Park
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: West Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $268/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $125,991
- Annual tax amount: $9,275
- Date on market: 9/17/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/17/2026 | Listing removed | $450,000$275/sqft |
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| 9/10/2026 | Price change | $450,000-4.2%$275/sqft |
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| 8/17/2026 | Price change | $469,900-2.1%$287/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12683137 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $479,900+104.2%$293/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12683137 Report a problem | ||
| 4/14/2005 | Sold | $235,000+25%$144/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/4/2000 | Sold | $188,000+47.5%$115/sqft |
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| 9/7/1994 | Sold | $127,500$78/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,275 +5.1% | $125,991 +9.3% |
| 2024 | $8,822 +6.5% | $115,260 +9.5% |
| 2023 | $8,280 +0.1% | $105,270 +7% |
| 2022 | $8,270 +14% | $98,380 +4.3% |
| 2021 | $7,255 -1.3% | $94,310 +3.1% |
| 2020 | $7,352 -2.3% | $91,440 +5% |
| 2019 | $7,525 -5.6% | $87,080 -3.1% |
| 2018 | $7,975 +2.8% | $89,910 +5.2% |
| 2017 | $7,758 +13.2% | $85,440 +7.2% |
| 2016 | $6,856 +2.9% | $79,670 +8% |
| 2015 | $6,663 +2.4% | $73,740 +2.7% |
| 2014 | $6,508 -1.6% | $71,820 -3.5% |
| 2013 | $6,617 -6.6% | $74,450 -6.9% |
| 2012 | $7,083 +1.4% | $79,970 -9.5% |
| 2011 | $6,988 +0.4% | $88,370 -7.2% |
| 2010 | $6,958 +2.8% | $95,270 -4.4% |
| 2009 | $6,768 +0.3% | $99,640 |
| 2008 | $6,750 +6% | $99,640 +7.2% |
| 2007 | $6,369 +6.9% | $92,950 +6.7% |
| 2006 | $5,959 +0.7% | $87,100 +8% |
| 2005 | $5,918 +5.7% | $80,680 +6.1% |
| 2004 | $5,600 +2.8% | $76,040 +7% |
| 2003 | $5,447 +3.4% | $71,070 +8.3% |
| 2002 | $5,267 +18.5% | $65,620 +7.5% |
| 2001 | $4,445 +3.3% | $61,040 +5.3% |
| 2000 | $4,304 | $57,960 |
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Neighborhood: 60185
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Turner Elementary School
- Middle: Leman Middle School
- High: Community High School
- District: 33
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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