Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds1,488 sqft
551 W Helen Rd, Palatine, IL 60067
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.54 acresLot Size
1953Year Built
$181/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Great opportunity! Just move in & enjoy this extensively updated 4 bedroom ranch home nestled on a park-like wooded half acre. Meticulously maintained, it offers quality thru-out, an open floor plan & easy one level living. Decor is neutral with gleaming hardwood flooring, granite, a stunning stone fireplace & luxury baths. Convenient to downtown Palatine with shopping, dining, and Metra. Fremd school district.Great opportunity! Just move in & enjoy this extensively updated 4 bedroom ranch home nestled on a park-like wooded half acre. Meticulously maintained, it offers quality thru-out, an open floor plan & easy one level living. Decor is neutral with gleaming hardwood flooring, granite, a stunning stone fireplace & luxury baths. Convenient to downtown Palatine with shopping, dining, and Metra. Fremd school district.

    Sold By RE/MAX Central Inc.

    • Listed by: Donna 847.826.1530 donna.veller@cbexchange.com • Coldwell Banker Residential
    Listing closed: 12/04/2013 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 08371457

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    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $360,000

    Avg days on market

    11

    Sale-to-list ratio

    99.2%

    Palatine, IL

    9 comparable properties found

    1

    $250,000

    Sold 05/23/25

    4
    Bedrooms
    1,521
    Square Feet
    0.19
    Acres
    2

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    4
    Bedrooms
    2
    Bathrooms
    1,626
    Square Feet
    0.21
    Acres
    3

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    Sold 03/27/25

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    Bedrooms
    1,735
    Square Feet
    0.23
    Acres
    a front view of a house with a garden
    1/17
    4

    $389,000

    Sold 10/11/24

    4
    Bedrooms
    1,523
    Square Feet
    0.28
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    5

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    3
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    Square Feet
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    $490,000 | 449 South Bennett Avenue, Palatine, IL 60067
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    6

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    Bedrooms
    1,368
    Square Feet
    0.21
    Acres
    a front view of a house with a yard table and chairs
    1/38
    7

    $407,500

    Sold 07/31/25

    4
    Bedrooms
    1,616
    Square Feet
    0.26
    Acres
    8

    $425,000

    Sold 07/10/25

    4
    Bedrooms
    1,426
    Square Feet
    0.21
    Acres
    9

    $250,000

    Sold 10/31/24

    4
    Bedrooms
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    1,400
    Square Feet
    0.26
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    Property Information for 551 West Helen Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $6,825 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 1 Story
    • County: Cook County
    • Area: Palatine
    • Township: PALATINE
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
    • Num Of Cars: 2.0
    • Air Conditioning Type: Window/Wall Unit - 1
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
    • Heat/Fuel: Baseboard
    • Architectural Style: Ranch
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1953
    • Lot Size: 0.54 AC / 23,522 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 15
    • Elementary School: PLEASANT HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    • Jr High Middle School: PLUM GROVE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
    • High School District: 211
    • High School: WM FREMD HIGH SCHOOL
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 15
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Detached
    • Parking: Garage
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee: No
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath
    • Num Of Rooms: 8
    • Bedrooms Total: 4
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Community Features: Street Paved
    • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
    • Basement Type: None
    • Bedrooms Possible: 4
    • Air Conditioning: Window/Wall Unit - 1
    • Basement Description: Crawl, Cellar
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Fireplace Location: Family Room
    • Room Type: No additional rooms
    • Num of Baths: 2.0
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 1 Story
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Septic-Private
    • Water: Lake Michigan
    • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Deck
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rehabilitated: Yes
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 51-60 Years
    • Type Detached: 1 Story
    • Lot Description: Wooded
    • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 107X208X107X212
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Exterior Building Type: Frame
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
    • General Information: School Bus Service
    • North Coordinate: 15
    • South Coordinate: 0
    • East Coordinate: 0
    • West Coordinate: 21
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    Property and Assessments
    • Photos Count: 12
    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: Full
    • Master Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 13X11
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 13X11
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 12X10
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    • 4th Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 11X10
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 11X13
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Family Room Dimensions: 22X09
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space,Island
    • Kitchen Flooring: Hardwood
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 17X13
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Main
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Flooring: Vinyl
    • Laundry Dimensions: 06X06
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Living Room Dimensions: 24X15

    Property History for 551 West Helen Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Dec 4, 2013

    Sold

    MRED #08371457

    $270,000—
    Oct 29, 2013

    Pending

    MRED #08371457

    —
    Jun 17, 2013

    Listed (Active)

    MRED #08371457

    $314,900—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    12/04/2013

    Sold

    MRED #08371457

    $270,000
    10/29/2013

    Pending

    MRED #08371457

    —
    06/17/2013

    Listed (Active)

    MRED #08371457

    $314,900

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

    Public Records for 551 West Helen Road

    Taxable ValueLand$2,806Additions-Total$2,806
    Tax Record2023$712 ($59 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds0Lot Size4,008 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous Vacant LandCountyCOOKAPN02-22-112-027-0000

    Schools near 551 West Helen Road

    This home is within Township Hsd 211 School District.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - K to 5
    Public - 6 to 8
    Public - 9 to 12
    Public - 9 to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Pleasant Hill Elementary School
    PublicK to 5

    Plum Grove Jr High School
    Public6 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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    Nearby home values

    AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
    This home: 551 West Helen Road, Palatine, IL 60067
    $270,000
    4
    1,488
    23,522
    $502,000
    4
    –
    24,000
    –
    3
    1,175
    20,900
    –
    –
    –
    –
    4,008
    –
    3
    1
    1,368
    20,000
    $796,500
    4
    4.5
    3,620
    14,158

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