5400 Fair Elms Ave

$619,000
Price
4
Beds
1,400 Sq. Ft.
$442 / Sq. Ft.
1,400
Sq. Ft.
$442
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to this inviting 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch-style home located in the highly sought-after Forest Hills neighborhood of Western Springs. This home offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience with its single-level living and functional floor plan. The spacious living room is filled with natural light, while the kitchen opens to a cozy dining area, ideal for family meals and entertaining. Three well-sized bedrooms and two full baths provide plenty of space for everyday living with an additional...Welcome to this inviting 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch-style home located in the highly sought-after Forest Hills neighborhood of Western Springs. This home offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience with its single-level living and functional floor plan. The spacious living room is filled with natural light, while the kitchen opens to a cozy dining area, ideal for family meals and entertaining. Three well-sized bedrooms and two full baths provide plenty of space for everyday living with an additional bedroom in the basement. Outside, enjoy a backyard perfect for relaxing or hosting gatherings. Just minutes from top-rated schools, charming downtown Western Springs, and easy access to expressways and the Metra, this home is a wonderful opportunity to settle into one of the area's most desirable communities.
  1. Listed by Michael Collins • Coldwell Banker Realty
    P: (708)-352-4840 C: (917)-593-0160 michael.collins1@cbrealty.com
  2. Listed by Ellyn Collins • Coldwell Banker Realty
    P: (708)-310-5926 C: (708)-310-5926 ellyn.collins@cbexchange.com

Property Details for 5400 Fair Elms Avenue

Area
Western Springs
Township
Lyons
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
4.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Num of Interior Fireplaces
0
LISTING UPDATED: 12/12/2025 10:43 AM

Property Details for 5400 Fair Elms Avenue

StatusContingent
MLS #12488163
Days on Market29
Taxes$9,804 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 1 Story
Year Built1956
Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,950 SF
CountyCook County

Location

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Building Information for 5400 Fair Elms Avenue

Stories-Year Built1956Building Size-Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,950 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,876 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,059

Property Taxes

$817

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5400 Fair Elms Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 101
  • Elementary School: Forest Hills Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Mcclure Junior High School
  • High School District: 204
  • High School: Lyons Twp High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 101
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Concrete, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Owned, 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
  • Num Of Rooms: 7
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1
  • Community Features: Park
  • Basement Type: Finished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ FamRm
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Type: 1 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Well-Shared
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Size Source: Other
  • Lot Dimensions: 53x150
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Brick
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
  • Assessor Square Footage: 1427
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 17
  • OpenHouse Count: 6
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 14X13
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: 10X10
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 16X12
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 11X10
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 18X13
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 14X10
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 5X5
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Living Room

Property History for 5400 Fair Elms Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 10, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12488163

Dec 4, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12488163

$619,000
Nov 14, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12488163

$669,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/10/2025

Contingent

MRED #12488163

12/04/2025

Price Change

MRED #12488163

$619,000
11/14/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12488163

$669,000

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

Public Records for 5400 Fair Elms Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$3,610Additions$17,837Total$21,447
Tax Record2023$4,428 ($369 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,427 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,427 SqFtStories1Lot Size4,012 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1956CountyCOOKAPN18-07-418-043

Schools near 5400 Fair Elms Avenue

This home is within Western Springs School District 101.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Forest Hills Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Mcclure Jr High School
Public6 to 8

Lyons Twp High School
Public9 to 12

St. John of the Cross
PrivatePK to 8

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