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Sold on 07/06/2021
Scott Shapiro of Redfin Corporation

525 S 5th Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016

$420,000

Last sold 07/06/2021 after 11 Days

  • 5

    bed

  • 4

    bath

  • 2,288

    Sqft ($184/Sqft)

House not for sale

About 525 S 5th Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1978
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 6,652 Sqft
Parking 2 garage spaces
Property description
Spacious 5 bed/4 full bath 2 story home in a great Des Plaines location! Modern updates throughout make this home is move-in ready. The large living room features a beautiful gas fireplace and the new wood laminate flooring flows throughout the main level. The beautiful eat-in kitchen has all new stainless steel appliances, plenty of cabinet space & granite countertops. Two generously sized bedrooms and a full bath are on the main level as well. Upstairs, you'll enjoy your oversized Primary suite with a HUGE (13x9) walk-in closet and ensuite with a whirlpool tub and separate shower. Two additional bedrooms both with large walk-in closets and a full bath can be found on the 2nd level. The newly finished basement (2019) provides even MORE living space with enough space for an extra family room, home theatre, home gym and more. There's a bonus room in the basement that makes a great guest room (6th bdrm) or home office. The backyard features a deck perfect for relaxing in the summer plus a MASSIVE 2 car garage with loft. This garage is every hobbiests dream with plenty of space for all of your projects. There are separate steps going up to the loft area in the garage as well. Close to great school, public transit, shopping and more... you really can't beat this location. Be sure to schedule your tour today!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Scott Shapiro
Listing Office - Redfin Corporation
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#11131817 • last updated 5 years ago
Movoto checked MRED for data 12 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air
MLS # 11131817
Status Closed
SubType 2 Stories
Living Area 2288
Type Detached Single
Lot Size (Acres) 0.1527
Property Tax $ 7438.57
Year Built 1978
HOA Fee $ Not Applicable
Interior
# Full Baths 4
Master Bathroom Desc Full
Master Bedroom Desc 2nd Level
Basement Full, Finished
Other Room(s) 5th Bdrm, Recreation Rm, Bonus, Family Room - Down, Utility Room-Lower Level, Walk In Closet
Laundry Basement
Living Room Main Level
Dining Room Kitchen/Dining Combo
Total # of Rooms 11
Accessibility Features No
# Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Gas Log, Living Room
Exterior
Garage Desc Garage Door Opener(s), Attached
# Garage Spaces 2
Driveway Desc Concrete
Parking Desc Garage
# Parking Spaces 2
Other Structures See Remarks
Lot Desc Less Than 0.25 Acre
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Desc Public Sewer
HOA Fee Includes None
Location
Area Des Plaines
County Cook
Subdivision Des Plaines Manor
Elementary School Terrace Elementary School
Elementary School District 62
High School Maine West High School
Middle School District 62
Middle School Chippewa Middle School
High School District 207
APN 9184040420000
Directions Wolf Rd To Prairie Ave To S 5th Ave
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  • Sep 2021
    Public Records
  • Sep 3, 2021 Sold
    $420,000
  • Aug 2021
    mls logo MLS # 11131817
  • Aug 19, 2021 Sold
    $420,000 (-2.3%)
  • Aug 17, 2021 Pending
    —
  • Jul 6, 2021 Active
    —
  • Jun 25, 2021 Listed
    $430,000 (+41.0%)
  • Jun 2019
    Public Records
  • Jun 25, 2019 Sold
    $305,000
  • Jun 2019
    mls logo MLS # 10340754
  • Jun 13, 2019 Sold
    $305,000 (-6.1%)
  • May 9, 2019 Active
    —
  • Apr 11, 2019 Listed
    $324,900 (-7.1%)
  • Feb 2019
    mls logo MLS # 09862771
  • Feb 18, 2019 Expired
    —
  • Jun 4, 2018 Price Change
    $349,900 (-2.8%)
  • Feb 21, 2018 Listed
    $359,900
  • Dec 2017
    mls logo MLS # 09578635
  • Dec 19, 2017 Cancelled
    —
  • Aug 23, 2017 Price Change
    $359,900 (-2.7%)
  • Jul 13, 2017 Price Change
    $369,900 (-3.1%)
  • May 3, 2017 Price Change
    $381,900 (-2.1%)
  • Mar 29, 2017 Listed
    $389,900
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2023
    $9,408 +2.8%
    $39,001 +0.01%
  • 2022
    $9,155 +6.5%
    $38,999 +39.47%
  • 2021
    $8,596 +1.7%
    $27,963
  • 2020
    $8,450 +13.6%
    $27,963 -10.0%
  • 2019
    $7,439 -12.5%
    $31,070 -2.49%
  • 2018
    $8,501 -20.8%
    $31,862 -12.77%
  • 2017
    $10,731 +5.7%
    $36,527
  • 2016
    $10,150 +10.1%
    $36,527 +19.75%
  • 2015
    $9,221 +2.2%
    $30,502
  • 2014
    $9,027 +2.6%
    —
  • 2013
    $8,802
    —
  • 525 S 5th Ave
    $420K
  • Des Plains
    $395K -1% y/y
  • 60016
    $329K -2% y/y
  • Des Plaines
    $370K +1% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
509 S 5th Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 $410,000 3/2 1,137 0.01
531 S 5th Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 $454,000 3/1 1,939 0.01
537 S 5th Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 $508,000 5/2 2,364 0.02
543 S 5th Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 $351,000 3/2 980 0.03
516 S 5th Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 $355,000 3/1 1,568 0.03
524 S 5th Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 $311,000 2/1 845 0.03
503 S 5th Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 $301,000 2/1 672 0.03
532 S 5th Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 $378,000 3/1 1,429 0.03

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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7/10
Terrace Elementary School
public Grades K-5
Community Consolidated School District 62
5/10
Chippewa Middle School
public Grades 6-8
Community Consolidated School District 62
6/10
Maine West High School
public Grades 9-12
Maine Township Hsd 207 School District
Source: GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.

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