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$399,000
542 S Evergreen Ave, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
2beds
1,000sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1952
6,850 Square Feet Lot
$410,300 Zestimate®
$399/sqft
$2,442 Estimated rent
Home value
$410,300
$369,000 - $455,000
$2,442/mo
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Holly Connors 773-383-2490,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Kandace Kmet
Weichert REALTORS Signature Professionals
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12521304
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 81 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X9
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X9
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 1 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 1X1
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,998
- Total interior livable area: 1,000 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1.5
- Parking features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1.5
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 6,850 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50x137
Details
- Parcel number: 03321290230000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1952
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Fuses
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Arlington Heights
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $399/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $310,000
- Annual tax amount: $7,216
- Date on market: 1/15/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/6/2026 | Sold | $399,000$399/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/14/2026 | Sold | $399,000$399/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12521304 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $31,000 |
| 2023 | $6,853 +4.6% | $31,000 |
| 2022 | $6,550 +73.1% | $31,000 +13.9% |
| 2021 | $3,785 -40.3% | $27,212 |
| 2020 | $6,342 +0.7% | $27,212 -9.8% |
| 2019 | $6,300 -1.4% | $30,169 +4.9% |
| 2018 | $6,390 +231.1% | $28,768 |
| 2017 | $1,930 -70.7% | $28,768 |
| 2016 | $6,586 +130.5% | $28,768 +14.8% |
| 2015 | $2,857 +5.2% | $25,067 |
| 2014 | $2,716 +0.2% | $25,067 |
| 2013 | $2,711 +13.6% | $25,067 -14.5% |
| 2012 | $2,387 +3% | $29,310 |
| 2011 | $2,318 +11.5% | $29,310 |
| 2010 | $2,078 +11.5% | $29,310 -10.4% |
| 2009 | $1,863 -63.8% | $32,715 -7% |
| 2008 | $5,149 +145.6% | $35,177 |
| 2007 | $2,097 -11.3% | $35,177 +11% |
| 2006 | $2,365 +0.3% | $31,687 |
| 2005 | $2,357 -0.3% | $31,687 |
| 2004 | $2,363 -44.9% | $31,687 +39.8% |
| 2003 | $4,290 -9.7% | $22,665 |
| 2002 | $4,753 +39.5% | $22,665 |
| 2001 | $3,408 +1.7% | $22,665 +33.2% |
| 2000 | $3,351 +0% | $17,011 |
| 1999 | $3,351 | $17,011 |
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Neighborhood: 60005
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Westgate Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 7/10South Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Rolling Meadows High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Westgate Elementary School
- Middle: South Middle School
- High: Rolling Meadows High School
- District: 25
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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