Last Sold Price
4 beds2,650 sqft$153/sqft
486 Westmere Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Description

Welcome to this beautiful split level home located in a great neighborhood and school district. Enjoy an open layout with cathedral ceilings and skylights for plenty of natural light. Remodeled kitchen with granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and huge breakfast island is perfect for entertaining a big family or guests. Spacious family room with a brick wood burning fireplace and sliding door to a patio. Upstairs features 3 large bedrooms with plenty of closets and a new bathroom with...Welcome to this beautiful split level home located in a great neighborhood and school district. Enjoy an open layout with cathedral ceilings and skylights for plenty of natural light. Remodeled kitchen with granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and huge breakfast island is perfect for entertaining a big family or guests. Spacious family room with a brick wood burning fireplace and sliding door to a patio. Upstairs features 3 large bedrooms with plenty of closets and a new bathroom with a double sink and an extra washer/dryer set. Full finished basement with additional kitchen, laundry room, powder room, bar, office, and a fourth bedroom offers great in-law arrangement or just some privacy. House has hardwood floors and 2 separate hvac systems. The garage and driveway were finished with an epoxy floor in 2019, and the driveway had recently installed in-ground lights. The roof, siding, and gutters are 2 years old (gutters are all connected to an underground pipe system which protects against floods). A wooden deck off the kitchen leads to a wonderful backyard with a pool, patio and your own private garden. Enjoy cherry trees and berry bushes. Nice location, close to schools, shopping, restaurants ,Metra and highways. Only 45 minutes drive to downtown Chicago.
LISTING CLOSED: 08/03/2020 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Joanna Zwierzynski • Homesmart Connect LLC
    P: (847) 877-6865 joannazw17@gmail.com

Sold By Premier Choice Realty

Property Details for 486 Westmere Road

Status
MLS #
10728409
Days on Market
20
Taxes
$7,143 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Detached Single / Split Level W/ Sub
Year Built
1964
Lot Size
0.19 AC / 8,123 SF
Area
Des Plaines
Township
Elk Grove
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Cars
2.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Forced Air

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$490,000

Avg days on market

47

Sale-to-list ratio

98.8%

Des Plaines, IL

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Location

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Building Information for 486 Westmere Road

Stories-Year Built1964Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,123 SF

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Property Information for 486 Westmere Road

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 59
  • Elementary School: Brentwood Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Friendship Junior High School
  • High School District: 214
  • High School: Elk Grove High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 59
Addtl Parking Information
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Bar-Dry, Hardwood Floors, In-Law Arrangement, Second Floor Laundry
  • Num Of Rooms: 10
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Bath Amenities: Double Sink
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Basement Type: English
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Basement Description: Finished, Sub-Basement
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Office
  • Num of Baths: 2.1
Exterior Features
  • Type: Split Level w/ Sub
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator, Range Hood
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier, Security System, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Patio, Pool Above Ground
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Type Detached: Split Level w/ Sub
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 65X125
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • General Information: None
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, Cash
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 35
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Flooring: Parquet
  • Master Bedroom Window Treatments: Blinds
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 23X14
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Parquet
  • 2nd Bedroom Window Treatments: Blinds
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 15X15
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Parquet
  • 3rd Bedroom Window Treatments: Blinds
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 15X10
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • 4th Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 12X11
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room Window Treatments: Blinds
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 10X12
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Lower
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Family Room Window Treatments: Blinds
  • Family Room Dimensions: 22X15
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar,Island,Pantry-Closet
  • Kitchen Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 17X12
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Laundry Dimensions: 10X10
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Living Room Window Treatments: Blinds
  • Living Room Dimensions: 25X13
Additional Room #1 Information
  • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Ceramic Tile
Additional Room #2 Information
  • Addtl Room 2 Flooring: Hardwood
Office Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Office
  • Dimensions: 12X11
Kitchen- 2nd Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Kitchen- 2nd
  • Dimensions: 15X13

Property History for 486 Westmere Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 3, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #675345242

$405,000

+1.3% / yr

Aug 3, 2020

Sold

MRED #10728409

$405,000
Jun 16, 2020

Pending

MRED #10728409

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/03/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #675345242

$405,000

+1.3% / yr

08/03/2020

Sold

MRED #10728409

$405,000
06/16/2020

Pending

MRED #10728409

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 486 Westmere Road

Taxable ValueLand$7,313Additions$28,446Total$35,759
Tax Record2023$8,220 ($685 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,974 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,974 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,125 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1963CountyCOOKAPN08-13-315-025

Schools near 486 Westmere Road

This home is within Comm Cons School District 59.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Brentwood Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Friendship Jr High School
Public6 to 8

Elk Grove High School
Public9 to 12

The Academy at Forest View
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 486 Westmere Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016
$405,000
4
2,650
8,123
$346,000
3
1,844
8,125
3
1,374
7,000
4
1,974
8,125
4
1,974
8,125
4
1,458
8,125

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