486 Westmere Road

Closed 8/3/20
Closed 8/3/20
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$405,000
4 beds2,650 sqft
486 Westmere Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.19 acresLot Size
1964Year Built
$153/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

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.

    Sold By Premier Choice Realty

    • Listed by: Joanna Zwierzynski 847.877.6865 joannazw17@gmail.com • Homesmart Connect LLC
    Listing closed: 08/03/2020 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 10728409

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    $490,000

    Avg days on market

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    Sale-to-list ratio

    98.8%

    Des Plaines, IL

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    Property Information for 486 Westmere Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $7,143 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / Split Level W/ Sub
    • County: Cook County
    • 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
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1964
    • Lot Size: 0.19 AC / 8,123 SF
    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
    Brentwood Elementary School
    		Public - K to 5
    Friendship Jr High School
    		Public - 6 to 8
    Elk Grove High School
    		Public - 9 to 12
    The Academy at Forest View
    		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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