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$444,900
557 W Kenilworth Ave, Palatine, IL 60067
3beds
2,200sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
0.49 Acres Lot
$501,500 Zestimate®
$202/sqft
$3,939 Estimated rent
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$501,500
$476,000 - $532,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jessica Pluda 847-721-7086,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate,
Aaron Pluda 847-815-2949,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
Bought with:
Magdalane Marcol
eXp Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12089210
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 294 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X14
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 504 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 42X12
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Closet, Pantry), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X16
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X12
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X12
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Unit, Sink
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Open Floorplan, Separate Dining Room, Pantry, Replacement Windows, Workshop
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Wood
- Windows: Replacement Windows, Screens
- Basement: Partially Finished,Concrete,Rec/Family Area,Full
- Attic: Pull Down Stair,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove, Free Standing, Basement
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,600
- Total interior livable area: 2,200 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 600
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8.5
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Unassigned, Off Street, Driveway, Owned, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.49 Acres
- Dimensions: 96X235X96X233
- Features: Corner Lot, Mature Trees, Garden
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 02221150130000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
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: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Curbs, Street Paved
- Subdivision: Chestnut Woods
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Palatine
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $202/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $290,000
- Annual tax amount: $7,326
- Date on market: 6/20/2024
- Listing terms: FHA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/22/2024 | Sold | $444,900$202/sqft |
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| 6/27/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/23/2024 | Contingent | $444,900$202/sqft |
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| 6/20/2024 | Price change | $444,900-1.1%$202/sqft |
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| 6/19/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,700$1/sqft |
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| 6/14/2024 | Listed for sale | $449,900$205/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12071729 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2024 | Contingent | $449,900$205/sqft |
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| 6/1/2024 | Listed for sale | $449,900$205/sqft |
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| 5/31/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12020844 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2024 | Contingent | $449,900$205/sqft |
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| 5/29/2024 | Listed for sale | $449,900$205/sqft |
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| 5/1/2024 | Contingent | $449,900$205/sqft |
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| 4/24/2024 | Listed for sale | $449,900$205/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,013 +5.4% | $29,000 +0% |
| 2023 | $7,604 +3.8% | $28,999 |
| 2022 | $7,326 +20.5% | $28,999 +31.5% |
| 2021 | $6,078 +0.3% | $22,045 |
| 2020 | $6,060 +0.1% | $22,045 -10.2% |
| 2019 | $6,057 -9.2% | $24,549 -1.4% |
| 2018 | $6,670 +1.6% | $24,900 |
| 2017 | $6,563 +3.3% | $24,900 |
| 2016 | $6,352 +16.5% | $24,900 +22.3% |
| 2015 | $5,452 +0.9% | $20,368 |
| 2014 | $5,402 +15.2% | $20,368 |
| 2013 | $4,691 -22.9% | $20,368 -19.1% |
| 2012 | $6,084 +2.4% | $25,188 |
| 2011 | $5,939 +5.5% | $25,188 |
| 2010 | $5,630 -12.7% | $25,188 -25.7% |
| 2009 | $6,445 +15.1% | $33,910 -5% |
| 2008 | $5,601 +14.2% | $35,694 |
| 2007 | $4,904 +8.2% | $35,694 +34.7% |
| 2006 | $4,532 +6.7% | $26,499 |
| 2005 | $4,248 +4.7% | $26,499 |
| 2004 | $4,056 -1.4% | $26,499 +29.8% |
| 2003 | $4,113 +3.3% | $20,422 |
| 2002 | $3,983 +18.5% | $20,422 |
| 2001 | $3,362 +1.6% | $20,422 +21.2% |
| 2000 | $3,310 +1.9% | $16,853 |
| 1999 | $3,247 | $16,853 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60067
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Stuart R Paddock SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10Plum Grove Jr High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 10/10Wm Fremd High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Stuart R Paddock Elementary Scho
- 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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