Classic Cape Cod, high on a hill - discover the charm of this solid brick home on a spacious corner lot, and watch the fall colors from the deck overlooking the huge yard. Lovely hardwood floors throughout, fantastic vintage details, and the oversized windows let in tons of natural light - even in the basement! Main floor master bedroom with 1/2 bath, 2 dormered bedrooms and full bath on 2nd level - hardwood under carpet. Hobbyist's basement, formerly a woodworking shop and brewmaster's lab. Newer 2 car garage with tons of storage, just steps from the back door. Bring your ideas to modernize this Chicago classic home!
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$365,000
543 Columbia Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
3beds
1,330sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1939
0.35 Acres Lot
$375,800 Zestimate®
$274/sqft
$3,047 Estimated rent
Home value
$375,800
$338,000 - $417,000
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Dormered bedroomsTons of natural lightOversized windowsCorner lotTons of storageLovely hardwood floorsFantastic vintage details
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Dina Wasmund clientcare@starckre.com,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
Bought with:
Bianey Soto
Realty of America, LLC
Sofia Carmona
Realty of America, LLC
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12509036
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Recreation Room, Walk In Closet
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Half)
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X15
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: COMBO
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 25 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X5
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X12
Recreation room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 525 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X21
Walk in closet
- Level: Basement
- Area: 49 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X7
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,330 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 0.35 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 09182100330000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1939
Details
- Builder model: Cape Cod
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Cumberland
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Des Plaines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $274/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $320,000
- Annual tax amount: $6,863
- Date on market: 11/4/2025
- Listing terms: FHA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/6/2026 | Sold | $365,000$274/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12509036 Report a problem | ||
| 11/24/2025 | Contingent | $365,000$274/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12509036 Report a problem | ||
| 11/16/2025 | Price change | $365,000-1.4%$274/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12509036 Report a problem | ||
| 11/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $370,000$278/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12509036 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $32,000 +0% |
| 2023 | $6,863 +3.2% | $31,999 |
| 2022 | $6,650 +53.3% | $31,999 +11.2% |
| 2021 | $4,338 +9.2% | $28,777 |
| 2020 | $3,973 +1.6% | $28,777 -10% |
| 2019 | $3,911 -10.2% | $31,975 +27.7% |
| 2018 | $4,354 +3.6% | $25,041 |
| 2017 | $4,202 -12.4% | $25,041 |
| 2016 | $4,795 -12.5% | $25,041 +10.4% |
| 2015 | $5,480 +4.3% | $22,679 |
| 2014 | $5,253 +0.2% | $22,679 |
| 2013 | $5,244 -27.3% | $22,679 -27.1% |
| 2012 | $7,209 +3.1% | $31,124 |
| 2011 | $6,994 +19.7% | $31,124 |
| 2010 | $5,843 +16.7% | $31,124 -4.5% |
| 2009 | $5,007 +12.4% | $32,574 -12% |
| 2008 | $4,455 +4.6% | $37,016 |
| 2007 | $4,258 -4.4% | $37,016 +37.8% |
| 2006 | $4,452 +10.3% | $26,865 |
| 2005 | $4,037 +4.8% | $26,865 |
| 2004 | $3,851 +4.7% | $26,865 +19.9% |
| 2003 | $3,678 +3% | $22,410 |
| 2002 | $3,571 +12.7% | $22,410 |
| 2001 | $3,168 +1.4% | $22,410 +13.9% |
| 2000 | $3,124 +2.8% | $19,669 |
| 1999 | $3,038 | $19,669 |
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Neighborhood: 60016
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Terrace Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 7/10Chippewa Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10Maine West High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 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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