Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds1,974 sqft
538 Westmere Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.19 acresLot Size
1963Year Built
$266/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

This 4-bedroom, 3-bath split-level with basement is located in the established Kuntze's High Ridge Knolls neighborhood of Des Plaines and offers a great opportunity for buyers looking to renovate, update, or customize a home to their own vision. The main level features spacious living and dining areas with a functional layout ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen is filled with natural light from a skylight and includes a double oven, ample counter space, and an eat-in area that...This 4-bedroom, 3-bath split-level with basement is located in the established Kuntze's High Ridge Knolls neighborhood of Des Plaines and offers a great opportunity for buyers looking to renovate, update, or customize a home to their own vision. The main level features spacious living and dining areas with a functional layout ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen is filled with natural light from a skylight and includes a double oven, ample counter space, and an eat-in area that opens to the dining room. Upstairs, you'll find three bedrooms and a full bath. The lower level offers added flexibility with a cozy family room featuring terrazzo flooring, a quartz stone fireplace, a bathroom with shower, and patio doors leading to the backyard. Just a half flight down, the basement provides additional living space that can serve as a recreation room, fourth bedroom, home office, or guest area, along with another full bath. Situated on a nicely sized lot with an attached garage, the backyard includes a framed garden bed ready for this year's planting and arbors to hold your vines. Conveniently located near parks, schools, shopping, dining, expressways, and O'Hare International Airport. Property is being sold as-is.
  • Listed by: Lu Meier 847.302.5887 lumeier@kw.com;lumeier@kw.com • Keller Williams Success Realty
Listing closed: 05/28/2026 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 12559643

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Property Information for 538 Westmere Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $9,808 / 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
  • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
  • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1963
  • 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
  • Parking Details: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 9
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Bath Amenities: Accessible Shower
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished, Storage Space, Partial
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Basement Sq Ft: 499
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
Exterior Features
  • Levels: Tri-Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Type: Split Level w/ Sub
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Type Detached: Split Level w/ Sub
  • Total Sq Ft: 1974
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 2473
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 2473
  • Upper Sq Ft: 1974
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 8125
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: Yes
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Construction: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Accessibility Features: Roll-In Shower
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 499.0
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Assessor Square Footage: 1974
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA, Cash
  • Public Document Count: 4
  • Document Date: 2026-04-23T21:16:09
  • Photos Count: 34
  • Rural: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 4
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: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15X19
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X15
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 10X15
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 9X9
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 9X12
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Lower
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 20X20
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 14X16
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 8X16
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 12X17
Recreation Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Dimensions: 14X25

Property History for 538 Westmere Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 28, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1940786015

$525,500
May 28, 2026

Sold

MRED #12559643

$525,100
May 5, 2026

Pending

MRED #12559643

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/28/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1940786015

$525,500
05/28/2026

Sold

MRED #12559643

$525,100
05/05/2026

Pending

MRED #12559643

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

Public Records for 538 Westmere Road

Taxable ValueLand$7,313Additions$29,688Total$37,001
Tax Record2023$9,374 ($781 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,974 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,974 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,125 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1963CountyCOOKAPN08-13-315-021

Schools near 538 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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