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537 S 5th Avenue

Des Plaines, IL 60016

Name: Open House: 11am-1pm
Start: 2025-02-23T11:00:00
End: 2025-02-23T13:00:00
Location: 537 S 5th Avenue

6 beds
3 baths
2,364 sqft
6,517 sqft lot
$200 per sqft
1932 build
– on site

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!!

Listing courtesy of MRED / Real 1 Realty as distributed by MLS GRID

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Feb 23, 2025 •

MLS# 12281235 —

The Building

Year Built:

1932
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
Architectural Style:

Bungalow
Basement:

Full
Disability Access:

No
Living Area Source:

Assessor

Interior

Room Type:

Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Enclosed Porch
Rooms Total:

9

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

2364

Location

Directions:

Dempster/Thacker E of Wolf Rd to S 5th Ave N to home.
Location:

27954

The Property

Parcel Number:

09184040280000
Property Type:

Residential
Location:

A
Lot Size Dimensions:

49 X 133
Rural:

N
Waterfront:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2023
Tax Annual Amount:

8442.41

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

6
Bedrooms Possible:

6

Baths

Baths:

3
Full Baths:

2
Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas, Baseboard
Cooling:

Wall Unit(s)

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer, Sewer-Storm
Electric:

Circuit Breakers
Water Source:

Lake Michigan

Schools

Elementary School:

Terrace Elementary School
Alt Elementary Name:

Iroquois Community School
Elementary School District:

62
Middle Or Junior School:

Chippewa Middle School
Alt Junior High Name:

Iroquois Community School
Middle Or Junior School District:

62
High School:

Maine West High School
High School District:

207

The Community

Community Features:

Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Association Fee Includes:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Parking Total:

4
Garage Type:

Detached
Garage Spaces:

4
Garage Onsite:

Yes
Garage Ownership:

Owned

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$475,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$2,543
Taxes	$703
Insurance	$130
Utilities	$221 See report
Total	$3,597/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
2/18/25 Feb 18, 2025	Price Changed	MRED	$475,000	-2.1%
2/1/25 Feb 1, 2025	Listed / Active	MRED	$485,000

House For Sale

$475,000

Cost Est.

$3,597/mo.

Price drop −$10,000

Listing provided by broker:

Venera Cameron

Real 1 Realty

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This house located in Golden Corridor, Des Plaines, IL 60016 is currently for sale for $475,000. 537 S 5th Avenue is a 2,364 square foot house with 6 beds and 3 baths that has been on Estately for 21 days. 537 S 5th Avenue is in the Golden Corridor neighborhood of Des Plaines and has a WalkScore® of 22, making it car-dependent. This house is in the attendance area of Terrace Elementary School, Chippewa Middle School, and Maine West High School.

Listing courtesy of MRED, Real 1 Realty, and Venera Cameron as distributed by MLS GRID.

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