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Sold on 04/18/2025
Venera Cameron of Real 1 Realty

537 S 5th Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016

  • $515,000

    Last sold 04/18/2025 for $454K

  • 6

    bed

  • 3

    bath

  • 2,364

    Sqft ($192/Sqft)

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About 537 S 5th Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1932
HOA fee $0/month
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Property description
Fantastic opportunity to own Move in Ready spacious, solid brick bungalow on the charming, quiet street of Des Plaines. The house features 6 bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, full basement with additional 2 bonus rooms and tons of storage. The whole house was painted in 2024, new laminate flooring throughout the house 2024. Brand new kitchen 2025, new dishwasher 2025, new microwave 2025, major kitchen appliances 2024. Primary suite on the second floor features a private bathroom with a step in shower. Oversized 4 car garage makes a great workshop or is perfect for the car enthusiast. Excellent location, near train, town shopping and nightlife. Schools and parks nearby as well. Quick closing is possible, so don't delay!! NEW CENTRAL AC JUST INSTALLED!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Venera Cameron
Listing Office - Real 1 Realty
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#12341483 • last updated 1 year ago
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Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air
Levels/Style Bungalow
MLS # 12341483
Status Closed
SubType 2 Stories
Living Area 2364
Type Detached Single
Property Tax $ 8442.41
Year Built 1932
HOA Fee $ Not Applicable
Interior
# Full Baths 2
# Half Baths 1
Total # of Rooms 9
Accessibility Features No
Exterior
# Garage Spaces 2
Lot Desc Less Than 0.25 Acre
Amenities / Utilities
Electricity Circuit Breakers
Water Source Lake Michigan
HOA Fee Includes None
Location
Area Des Plaines
County Cook
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 9184040280000
Directions Dempster/Thacker E Of Wolf Rd To S 5th Ave N To Home.
$515K
Range: $463K-$566K
Last 30 days 
  • May 2025
    Public Records
  • May 2, 2025 Sold
    $454,000
  • May 2025
    mls logo MLS # 12341483
  • May 1, 2025 Sold
    $454,000 (-3.4%)
  • Apr 18, 2025 Active
    —
  • Apr 17, 2025 Listed
    $470,000 (+4.4%)
  • Mar 2025
    mls logo MLS # 12313667
  • Mar 17, 2025 Listed
    $450,000 (-5.3%)
  • Feb 2025
    mls logo MLS # 12281235
  • Feb 18, 2025 Price Change
    $475,000 (-2.1%)
  • Feb 1, 2025 Listed
    $485,000 (+21.3%)
  • Jun 2024
    mls logo MLS # 12023886
  • Jun 10, 2024 Sold
    $400,000 (-7.0%)
  • May 2, 2024 Active
    —
  • Apr 24, 2024 Price Change
    $429,900 (-4.5%)
  • Apr 8, 2024 Listed
    $450,000
  • 537 S 5th Ave
    $454K
  • Des Plains
    $399K +8% y/y
  • 60016
    $340K +4% y/y
  • Des Plaines
    $359K +2% y/y
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Maine West High School
public Grades 9-12
Maine Township Hsd 207 School District
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