Charming expanded cape cod style home is located just a stones throw away from downtown Palatine and boasts convenience and comfort! 4 (potentially 5) bedrooms plus office/den that can easily be converted to a bedroom. Main level with expansive living room with dining area, screened in porch, full bathroom, bedroom, kitchen with eating area and office/den. Upper level with 3 bedrooms and primary full bathroom. The backyard is another entertainment space with pergola and fire-pit. The home sits on 3 lots offering plenty of space for outdoor activities or potential expansion. All this in a convenient location near downtown Palatine, the Metra, schools, parks, shopping, and restaurants.
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$455,000
538 S Benton St, Palatine, IL 60067
4beds
1,896sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1949
0.41 Acres Lot
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$240/sqft
$3,521 Estimated rent
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Kitchen with eating areaScreened in porch
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Listed by:
Kimberly Ehler 630-670-4468,
Compass
Bought with:
Daniel Drake
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12558004
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Eating Area, Foyer, Office
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds, Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Second
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X10
Bedroom 4
- Level: Main
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X18
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: COMBO
Eating area
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 70 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X7
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Island), Flooring (Vinyl), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X10
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 49 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X7
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 391 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X17
Office
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 105 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X7
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Cooktop, Oven, Range Hood, Humidifier
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Paneling, Pantry
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Starter, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,896 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Screened
- Fencing: Fenced,Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.41 Acres
- Dimensions: 120X151X120X154
- Features: Mature Trees, Other
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Additional parcels included: 02233050310000,02233050320000
- Parcel number: 02233050200000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1949
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved, Park
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Palatine
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $240/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $320,000
- Annual tax amount: $10,636
- Date on market: 2/15/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/20/2026 | Sold | $455,000+1.1%$240/sqft |
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| 2/18/2026 | Contingent | $449,900$237/sqft |
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| 2/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $449,900+12.5%$237/sqft |
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| 5/3/2024 | Sold | $400,000-3.6%$211/sqft |
Source: @Properties sold #38a2313bf648bf9cd4ad31295b2af009 Report a problem | ||
| 4/11/2024 | Pending sale | $415,000$219/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12007279 Report a problem | ||
| 3/22/2024 | Contingent | $415,000$219/sqft |
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| 3/20/2024 | Listed for sale | $415,000-2.4%$219/sqft |
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| 3/18/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/11/2024 | Contingent | $425,000$224/sqft |
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| 2/29/2024 | Listed for sale | $425,000+25%$224/sqft |
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| 8/25/2021 | Sold | $340,000-2.9%$179/sqft |
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| 8/5/2021 | Listed for sale | $350,000$185/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11148789 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2021 | Contingent | $350,000$185/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11148736 Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2021 | Listed for sale | $350,000$185/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $32,000 +0% |
| 2023 | $9,473 +3.4% | $31,999 |
| 2022 | $9,165 +10.7% | $31,999 +11.1% |
| 2021 | $8,275 +0.6% | $28,811 |
| 2020 | $8,225 +0.5% | $28,811 -9.9% |
| 2019 | $8,187 +8.5% | $31,977 +15.3% |
| 2018 | $7,549 +1.7% | $27,727 |
| 2017 | $7,425 +3.8% | $27,727 |
| 2016 | $7,154 +2.2% | $27,727 +9.2% |
| 2015 | $6,998 +1% | $25,400 |
| 2014 | $6,930 +2.9% | $25,400 |
| 2013 | $6,735 -11.9% | $25,400 -18.1% |
| 2012 | $7,645 +11.1% | $31,009 |
| 2011 | $6,881 +9% | $31,009 |
| 2010 | $6,311 -21.9% | $31,009 -24.4% |
| 2009 | $8,085 +12.9% | $41,029 -5% |
| 2008 | $7,158 +11.3% | $43,189 |
| 2007 | $6,430 +29.7% | $43,189 +43.9% |
| 2006 | $4,956 -1.4% | $30,010 |
| 2005 | $5,025 +5.8% | $30,010 |
| 2004 | $4,749 +13.8% | $30,010 +45% |
| 2003 | $4,173 +3.3% | $20,696 |
| 2002 | $4,041 +5.4% | $20,696 -8.1% |
| 2001 | $3,834 +1.6% | $22,512 +18.9% |
| 2000 | $3,774 +1.9% | $18,936 |
| 1999 | $3,704 | $18,936 |
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Neighborhood: 60067
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Pleasant Hill Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 8/10Plum Grove Jr High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 10/10Wm Fremd High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Pleasant Hill Elementary School
- Middle: Plum Grove Middle School
- High: Wm Fremd High School
- District: 15
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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