Fantastic opportunity to own Move in Ready spacious, solid brick bungalow on the charming, quiet street of Des Plaines. The house features 6 bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, full basement with additional 2 bonus rooms and tons of storage. The whole house was painted in 2024, new laminate flooring throughout the house 2024. Brand new kitchen 2025, new dishwasher 2025, new microwave 2025, major kitchen appliances 2024. Primary suite on the second floor features a private bathroom with a step in shower. Oversized 4 car garage makes a great workshop or is perfect for the car enthusiast. Excellent location, near train, town shopping and nightlife. Schools and parks nearby as well. Quick closing is possible, so don't delay!! NEW CENTRAL AC JUST INSTALLED!
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$454,000
537 S 5th Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
6beds
2,364sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1932
6,517 Square Feet Lot
$484,200 Zestimate®
$192/sqft
$4,455 Estimated rent
Home value
$484,200
$431,000 - $542,000
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Solid brick bungalowNew dishwasherMajor kitchen appliancesTons of storageBrand new kitchenFull basementNew laminate flooring
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Listing courtesy of:
Venera Cameron 224-699-9396,
Real 1 Realty
Bought with:
Christopher Demos
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12341483
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 280 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X20
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X13
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X13
Bedroom 6
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Enclosed porch
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 98 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X14
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X14
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X17
Heating
- Natural Gas, Baseboard
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,364 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 6,517 sqft
- Dimensions: 49 X 133
Details
- Parcel number: 09184040280000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1932
- Major remodel year: 2023
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Location
- Region: Des Plaines
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/1/2025 | Sold | $454,000-3.4%$192/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12341483 Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2025 | Contingent | $470,000$199/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12341483 Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $470,000+4.4%$199/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12341483 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2025 | Listing removed | $450,000$190/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12313667 Report a problem | ||
| 3/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $450,000-5.3%$190/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12313667 Report a problem | ||
| 2/27/2025 | Listing removed | $475,000$201/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12281235 Report a problem | ||
| 2/18/2025 | Price change | $475,000-2.1%$201/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12281235 Report a problem | ||
| 2/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $485,000+21.3%$205/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12281235 Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2024 | Sold | $400,000-7%$169/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2024 | Contingent | $429,900$182/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12023886 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2024 | Price change | $429,900-4.5%$182/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12023886 Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2024 | Listed for sale | $450,000$190/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12023886 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $36,001 +0% |
| 2023 | $8,442 +2.9% | $35,999 |
| 2022 | $8,207 +13.5% | $35,999 +30.8% |
| 2021 | $7,228 +0.5% | $27,512 |
| 2020 | $7,189 -17.3% | $27,512 -24.4% |
| 2019 | $8,688 +15.9% | $36,398 +24.7% |
| 2018 | $7,494 +1.5% | $29,182 |
| 2017 | $7,383 +2.3% | $29,182 |
| 2016 | $7,217 +9.9% | $29,182 +16.2% |
| 2015 | $6,569 +1.8% | $25,103 |
| 2014 | $6,452 +38.4% | $25,103 +28.5% |
| 2013 | $4,663 -9.7% | $19,539 -17.6% |
| 2012 | $5,165 +2.2% | $23,720 |
| 2011 | $5,053 +12.9% | $23,720 |
| 2010 | $4,475 +4.6% | $23,720 -8.1% |
| 2009 | $4,280 +21.5% | $25,798 -12% |
| 2008 | $3,522 +4.6% | $29,317 |
| 2007 | $3,366 -4.4% | $29,317 +29.3% |
| 2006 | $3,519 -18.4% | $22,667 |
| 2005 | $4,314 +41.7% | $22,667 |
| 2004 | $3,044 +4.7% | $22,667 +25.3% |
| 2003 | $2,907 +3% | $18,097 |
| 2002 | $2,823 +21.5% | $18,097 |
| 2001 | $2,323 +1.4% | $18,097 +21% |
| 2000 | $2,292 +4.5% | $14,962 |
| 1999 | $2,193 | $14,962 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60016
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Terrace Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 7/10Chippewa Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 9/10Maine West High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Terrace Elementary School
- Middle: Chippewa Middle School
- High: Maine West High School
- District: 62
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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Estimated market value
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- 537 S 5th Ave
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