Charming 4-Bedroom Cape Cod in Sought-After Forest Hills, Western Springs. Nestled in the highly coveted Forest Hills neighborhood, this delightful 4-bedroom, 2-story Cape Cod home sits gracefully atop a picturesque hill. The home boasts a spacious and inviting interior with a large family room featuring vaulted ceilings that overlook an expansive, private backyard-perfect for both relaxation and entertaining. The updated kitchen flows seamlessly into the dining and living room areas, creating a warm and open atmosphere. The home offers two bedrooms on the main floor, providing convenient main-level living options, while the second floor houses two additional bedrooms. A fully finished basement offers versatile recreational space, ideal for a variety of uses such as a home theater, fitness area, or game room. Set on an extra-large lot typical of the neighborhood, this home is a short distance from an award-winning grade school and offers quick access to the vibrant downtown Western Springs area, full of dining, shopping, and community services. Western Springs was recently voted the #1 Best Place to Live in Cook County and #2 in the entire country, along with being ranked #4 for Safest Towns in Illinois. With convenient proximity to Hinsdale, La Grange, and Burr Ridge, this home combines small-town charm with easy access to surrounding areas. The attached oversized garage comfortably fits two cars and provides ample space for bicycles or additional storage. This is a truly unique opportunity to live in one of the most desirable communities in the region!
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$750,000
5131 Fair Elms Ave, Western Springs, IL 60558
4beds
2,900sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1952
0.26 Acres Lot
$880,500 Zestimate®
$259/sqft
$3,995 Estimated rent
Home value
$880,500
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Listed by:
Marty Dunne 708-275-8270,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Bought with:
Tiffany Matela
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12192805
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Recreation Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X15
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X14
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X14
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X14
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 323 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X19
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 308 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X14
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 350 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X14
Recreation room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 693 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X33
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,900 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2.5
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Dimensions: 75X150
Details
- Additional parcels included: 18074010260000
- Parcel number: 18074010250000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1952
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Western Springs
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $259/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $381,630
- Annual tax amount: $10,898
- Date on market: 1/29/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/13/2025 | Sold | $750,000-3.2%$259/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12192805 Report a problem | ||
| 2/2/2025 | Contingent | $775,000$267/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12192805 Report a problem | ||
| 1/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $775,000+96.2%$267/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12192805 Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2001 | Sold | $395,000$136/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $38,163 +0% |
| 2023 | $7,554 +46% | $38,162 +55.3% |
| 2022 | $5,175 +6.1% | $24,574 |
| 2021 | $4,879 +0.9% | $24,574 |
| 2020 | $4,836 +12.7% | $24,574 +7.1% |
| 2019 | $4,293 +2.6% | $22,955 |
| 2018 | $4,185 +2.7% | $22,955 |
| 2017 | $4,077 -12% | $22,955 +2.7% |
| 2016 | $4,633 +2.5% | $22,342 |
| 2015 | $4,518 +1.2% | $22,342 |
| 2014 | $4,464 +24.2% | $22,342 +18.7% |
| 2013 | $3,594 -26.7% | $18,829 -25% |
| 2012 | $4,901 +1.5% | $25,099 |
| 2011 | $4,829 -7.6% | $25,099 -22.6% |
| 2010 | $5,227 +5.5% | $32,413 |
| 2009 | $4,954 +8.5% | $32,413 -6.7% |
| 2008 | $4,566 +0.9% | $34,734 +18.6% |
| 2007 | $4,525 +4.2% | $29,285 |
| 2006 | $4,341 +6.8% | $29,285 |
| 2005 | $4,065 -6.1% | $29,285 +19.7% |
| 2004 | $4,331 +3.2% | $24,470 |
| 2003 | $4,197 +3.3% | $24,470 |
| 2002 | $4,062 +35.7% | $24,470 +40.4% |
| 2001 | $2,993 +2.5% | $17,427 |
| 2000 | $2,921 +0% | $17,427 |
| 1999 | $2,921 | $17,427 |
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Neighborhood: 60558
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Forest Hills Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 8/10Mcclure Jr High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 10/10Lyons Twp High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Forest Hills Elementary School
- Middle: Mcclure Junior High School
- High: Lyons Twp High School
- District: 101
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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