Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,595 sqft
527 Westmere Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.17 acresLot Size
1965Year Built
$218/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Mid-Century all brick Ranch. The one you've been waiting for! Sunny south exposure for all your living spaces. Large kitchen with great counter space. Huge 1st-floor family room opens out to the patio for a happy entertaining flow. 2 Fireplaces - in the family and in the living room. HW Floors. Full unfinished basement is ready for your ideas + offers massive storage. 1.5 car attached garage is convenient. Fully fenced yard. New roof in 2022! Quiet block deep in the subdivision. Easy walk to High...Mid-Century all brick Ranch. The one you've been waiting for! Sunny south exposure for all your living spaces. Large kitchen with great counter space. Huge 1st-floor family room opens out to the patio for a happy entertaining flow. 2 Fireplaces - in the family and in the living room. HW Floors. Full unfinished basement is ready for your ideas + offers massive storage. 1.5 car attached garage is convenient. Fully fenced yard. New roof in 2022! Quiet block deep in the subdivision. Easy walk to High Ridge Knolls Park's tot lot. This is it! A preferred lender offers a reduced interest rate for this listing.

    Sold By Baird & Warner

    • Listed by: Ken Snedegar 773.398.7314 ken.snedegar@redfin.com • Redfin Corporation
    Listing closed: 03/24/2023 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 11671164

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $375,000

    Avg days on market

    28

    Sale-to-list ratio

    101.2%

    Des Plaines, IL

    9 comparable properties found

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    Property Information for 527 Westmere Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $6,596 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 1 Story
    • County: Cook County
    • Area: Des Plaines
    • Subdivision: High Ridge Knolls
    • Township: Elk Grove
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 1.0
    • Num Of Cars: 1.0
    • Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 2
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air
    • Architectural Style: Ranch
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1965
    • Lot Size: 0.17 AC / 7,296 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), Transmitter(s)
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Attached
    • Parking: Garage
    Location and General Information
    • Front Exposure: West
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee: No
    • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
    • Additional Parcels: No
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Skylight(s), Wood Laminate Floors
    • Num Of Rooms: 8
    • Bedrooms Total: 3
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
    • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter
    • Basement Type: Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 3
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
    • Basement Description: Unfinished
    • Dining Room: Combined w/ FamRm
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
    • Room Type: Eating Area
    • Num of Baths: 2.0
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 1 Story
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Public
    • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
    • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;, Radon Mitigation System
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Patio
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 51-60 Years
    • Type Detached: 1 Story
    • 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: 57X128
    • Other Structures: Shed(s)
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Driveway: Concrete
    • Exterior Building Type: Brick
    • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
    • General Information: None
    • North Coordinate: 11
    • South Coordinate: 0
    • East Coordinate: 0
    • West Coordinate: 15
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    • Assessor Square Footage: 1595
    • Lot Size Source: County Records
    Property and Assessments
    • Public Document Count: 5
    • Document Date: 2022-11-21T16:34:27
    • Photos Count: 33
    • Rural: N
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    • Virtual Tour Date: 03-17-2023
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 13X10
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 11X10
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 10X9
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Dimensions: COMBO
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Dimensions: 24X17
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 12X10
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Dimensions: 25X11
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 18X13
    Eating Area Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Eating Area
    • Dimensions: 10X11

    Property History for 527 Westmere Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Mar 24, 2023

    Sold

    MRED #11671164

    $348,230
    Mar 22, 2023

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1507980431

    $348,500

    +2.8% / yr

    Feb 7, 2023

    Pending

    MRED #11671164

    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    03/24/2023

    Sold

    MRED #11671164

    $348,230
    03/22/2023

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1507980431

    $348,500

    +2.8% / yr

    02/07/2023

    Pending

    MRED #11671164

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

    Public Records for 527 Westmere Road

    Taxable ValueLand$6,300Additions$27,700Total$34,000
    Tax Record2023$7,775 ($648 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds2Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,595 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,595 SqFtStories1Lot Size7,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1964CountyCOOKAPN08-13-316-006Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

    Schools near 527 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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