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Sold on 12/16/2016
David Blair of CRIS REALTY

556 Amherst Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016

$435,500

Last sold 12/16/2016 after 50 Days

  • 5

    bed

  • 4

    bath

  • 2,122

    Sqft ($205/Sqft)

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About 556 Amherst Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1959
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 8,747 Sqft
Parking 3 garage spaces
Property description
Beautiful,updated,expanded home in Cumberland Terrace! Open floor plan grabs you from the moment you walk in.Rich,hardwood floors,granite counter tops,loads of cabinets,stainless steel appliances.Main floor bedroom and full bath.Huge master suite with separate shower,Whirlpool tub and gigantic walk-in closet with built-in shelves & drawers.Finished basement with 2 additional bedrooms,full bath and rec room.Nice sized yard!Easy access to O'Hare Airport,highways,shopping & restaurants!
Listed by
Listing Agent - David Blair
Listing Office - CRIS REALTY
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#09376940 • last updated 9 years ago
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Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air
Heating Gas, Forced Air
MLS # 9376940
Type Detached Single
SqFt 2122
Property Tax $ 8781.9
Master HOA Fee No
Year Built 1959
HOA Fee Not Applicable
Interior
Basement Finished, Full
Total # of Rooms 9
Other Room(s) 5th Bedroom
Accessibility Features No
Appliances Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
Interior Features Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
Exterior
Exterior Vinyl Siding, Brick
Parking Desc Garage
# Parking Spaces 2.5
Garage Desc Detached, Garage Door Opener(s)
Lot Desc .25-.49 Acre
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Desc Sewer-Public
Water Source Lake Michigan, Public
Location
Subdivision Cumberland Terrace
County Cook
High School District 207
Elementary School District 62
Middle School District 62
Directions Mt. Prospect Rd (south Of Central) To Wisconsin - East - Amherst.
APN 9071080180000
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  • Dec 2016
    Public Records
  • Dec 22, 2016 Sold
    $435,500
  • Dec 2016
    mls logo MLS # 09376940
  • Dec 17, 2016 Sold
    $435,500 (-1.0%)
  • Nov 10, 2016 Contingent
    —
  • Nov 10, 2016 Price Change
    $440,000 (+3.5%)
  • Oct 27, 2016 Listed
    $425,000 (-26.1%)
  • Jul 2007
    Public Records
  • Jul 10, 2007 Sold
    $575,000 (+68.6%)
  • Sep 2006
    Public Records
  • Sep 15, 2006 Sold
    $341,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2023
    $10,425 +2.7%
    $42,857
  • 2022
    $10,148 +12.6%
    $42,857 +31.3%
  • 2021
    $9,010 +0.9%
    $32,641
  • 2020
    $8,926 -0.2%
    $32,641 -11.0%
  • 2019
    $8,947 -12.8%
    $36,676 -2.78%
  • 2018
    $10,255 -7.5%
    $37,725
  • 2017
    $11,083 +8.1%
    $37,725 -4.25%
  • 2016
    $10,255 +16.8%
    $39,401 +24.4%
  • 2015
    $8,782 +2.0%
    $31,672
  • 2014
    $8,613 +2.8%
    —
  • 2013
    $8,381
    —
  • 556 Amherst Ave
    $435K
  • Cumberland Terrace
    —
  • 60016
    $320K -5% y/y
  • Des Plaines
    $357K -2% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
550 Amherst Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 $545,000 3/2 2,007 0.01
564 Amherst Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 $413,000 2/1 1,005 0.01
544 Amherst Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 $625,000 3/3 2,556 0.02
570 Amherst Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 $419,000 3/2 1,005 0.03
555 Amherst Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 $413,000 3/1 1,005 0.03
549 Amherst Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 $442,000 3/1 1,129 0.03
538 Amherst Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 $422,000 3/1 1,005 0.03
576 Amherst Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 $488,000 4/2 1,505 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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Cumberland 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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