538 S Benton St

1,896 Sq. Ft.
$237 / Sq. Ft.
1,896
Sq. Ft.
$237
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Charming expanded cape cod style home is located just a stones throw away from downtown Palatine and boasts convenience and comfort! 4 (potentially 5) bedrooms plus office/den that can easily be converted to a bedroom. Main level with expansive living room with dining area, screened in porch, full bathroom, bedroom, kitchen with eating area and office/den. Upper level with 3 bedrooms and primary full bathroom. The backyard is another entertainment space with pergola and fire-pit. The home sits on...Charming expanded cape cod style home is located just a stones throw away from downtown Palatine and boasts convenience and comfort! 4 (potentially 5) bedrooms plus office/den that can easily be converted to a bedroom. Main level with expansive living room with dining area, screened in porch, full bathroom, bedroom, kitchen with eating area and office/den. Upper level with 3 bedrooms and primary full bathroom. The backyard is another entertainment space with pergola and fire-pit. The home sits on 3 lots offering plenty of space for outdoor activities or potential expansion. All this in a convenient location near downtown Palatine, the Metra, schools, parks, shopping, and restaurants.

Listing Agent

  1. Kim Ehler

    Kim Ehler

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    kim.ehler@compass.com

    P: (630)-670-4468

Property Details for 538 South Benton Street

Area
Palatine
Township
Palatine
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
LISTING UPDATED: 02/18/2026 11:20 AM

Property Details for 538 South Benton Street

StatusContingent
MLS #12558004
Days on Market4
Taxes$10,636 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1949
Lot Size0.41 AC / 17,859 SF
CountyCook County

Location

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Building Information for 538 South Benton Street

Stories-Year Built1949Building Size-Lot Size0.41 AC / 17,859 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,079 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,193

Property Taxes

$886

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 538 South Benton Street

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 15
  • Elementary School: Pleasant Hill Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Plum Grove Middle School
  • High School District: 211
  • High School: Wm Fremd High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 15
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: Yes
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Paneling, Pantry
  • Num Of Rooms: 9
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved, Park
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter
  • Basement Type: Crawl Space
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Room Type: Eating Area, Foyer, Office
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Screened
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Cooktop, Oven, Range Hood, Humidifier
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Description: Mature Trees, Other
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 120X151X120X154
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Assessor Square Footage: 1896
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 2
  • Document Date: 2026-02-15T20:04:47
  • Photos Count: 19
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
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 Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 14X13
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 13X10
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 15X10
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 12X18
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: COMBO
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 16X10
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 7X7
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 23X17
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Dimensions: 14X11
Eating Area Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Eating Area
  • Dimensions: 10X7
Office Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
  • Dimensions: 15X7

Property History for 538 South Benton Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 16, 2026

Contingent

MRED #12558004

Feb 15, 2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12558004

$449,900
May 1, 2024

Sold

MRED #12007279

$400,000
Mar 22, 2024

Pending

MRED #12007279

Mar 22, 2024

Contingent

MRED #12007279

Mar 18, 2024

Cancelled

MRED #11981092

$425,000
Mar 18, 2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12007279

$415,000
Mar 11, 2024

Contingent

MRED #11981092

Feb 29, 2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #11981092

$425,000
Aug 25, 2021

Cancelled

MRED #11148789

$350,000
Aug 25, 2021

Sold

MRED #11148736

$340,000
Aug 24, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1471333861

$340,000
Aug 24, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1471333862

$340,000
Jul 23, 2021

Contingent

MRED #11148736

Jul 22, 2021

Pending

MRED #11148736

Jul 21, 2021

Contingent

MRED #11148736

Jul 8, 2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11148789

$350,000
Jul 8, 2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11148736

$350,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/16/2026

Contingent

MRED #12558004

02/15/2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12558004

$449,900
05/01/2024

Sold

MRED #12007279

$400,000
03/22/2024

Pending

MRED #12007279

03/22/2024

Contingent

MRED #12007279

03/18/2024

Cancelled

MRED #11981092

$425,000
03/18/2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12007279

$415,000
03/11/2024

Contingent

MRED #11981092

02/29/2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #11981092

$425,000
08/25/2021

Cancelled

MRED #11148789

$350,000
08/25/2021

Sold

MRED #11148736

$340,000
08/24/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1471333861

$340,000
08/24/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1471333862

$340,000
07/23/2021

Contingent

MRED #11148736

07/22/2021

Pending

MRED #11148736

07/21/2021

Contingent

MRED #11148736

07/08/2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11148789

$350,000
07/08/2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11148736

$350,000

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

Public Records for 538 South Benton Street

Taxable ValueLand$6,469Additions$25,530Total$31,999
Tax Record2023$9,473 ($789 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,896 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,896 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,242 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950CountyCOOKAPN02-23-305-020

Schools near 538 South Benton Street

This home is within Township Hsd 211 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Plum Grove Jr High School
Public7 to 8

Wm Fremd High School
Public9 to 12

District 211 Academy - North
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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