Original owners have taken meticulous care of this ranch home and she's ready for new owners! Located in one of the most desireable neighborhoods in Western Springs, just one block from the elementary school, this 3 bedroom, 1.1 bath home is as cute as a button with its updated kitchen and baths. The basement provides plenty of room for storage, as does the detached 2-car garage. Clean as a whistle and ready to move in, she's perfect as a starter home for a new family or retirees looking to downsize.
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$600,000
5221 Fair Elms Ave, Western Springs, IL 60558
3beds
1,672sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
6,600 Square Feet Lot
$602,200 Zestimate®
$359/sqft
$3,558 Estimated rent
Home value
$602,200
$548,000 - $662,000
$3,558/mo
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Updated kitchen
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Cheri Hagan 847-234-8000,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Bradley Brondyke
Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12623871
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Eating Area, Recreation Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X9
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X9
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X9
Eating area
- Level: Main
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X9
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 220 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X20
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (SolidSurfaceCounter)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 616 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X28
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X14
Recreation room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 504 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X28
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Basement: Partially Finished,Rec/Family Area,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 921
- Total interior livable area: 1,672 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 921
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 6,600 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50x132
Details
- Parcel number: 18074070430000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Subdivision: Forest Hills
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Western Springs
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $359/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $510,000
- Annual tax amount: $6,353
- Date on market: 4/28/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/2/2026 | Sold | $600,000+0%$359/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12623871 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2026 | Listing removed | $599,900$359/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12623871 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2026 | Contingent | $599,900$359/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12623871 Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $599,900$359/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12623871 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $51,000 |
| 2023 | $6,353 -15.6% | $51,000 +17.6% |
| 2022 | $7,530 +9.5% | $43,379 |
| 2021 | $6,874 +9.8% | $43,379 |
| 2020 | $6,259 -8.1% | $43,379 -0.4% |
| 2019 | $6,811 +2.3% | $43,567 |
| 2018 | $6,655 +4.9% | $43,567 |
| 2017 | $6,344 -19.5% | $43,567 +11.6% |
| 2016 | $7,878 -3.1% | $39,053 |
| 2015 | $8,133 -3.8% | $39,053 |
| 2014 | $8,457 +8.5% | $39,053 +6.6% |
| 2013 | $7,796 +3% | $36,629 |
| 2012 | $7,567 +3% | $36,629 |
| 2011 | $7,349 +16.7% | $36,629 -22.2% |
| 2010 | $6,297 +10.5% | $47,062 |
| 2009 | $5,699 -14.8% | $47,062 -7% |
| 2008 | $6,690 +21.6% | $50,605 +19.5% |
| 2007 | $5,501 -8.8% | $42,343 |
| 2006 | $6,029 +2.3% | $42,343 |
| 2005 | $5,892 +24.2% | $42,343 +20.9% |
| 2004 | $4,744 -21% | $35,025 |
| 2003 | $6,008 +30.5% | $35,025 |
| 2002 | $4,604 +14.2% | $35,025 +48.5% |
| 2001 | $4,030 +2.5% | $23,582 |
| 2000 | $3,934 -0.1% | $23,582 |
| 1999 | $3,939 | $23,582 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60558
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Forest Hills Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Mcclure Jr High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 10/10Lyons Twp High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Forest Hills Elementary 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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