Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/14/2026
Sold
$399,000
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MLS
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$399,000
Property Description
The location is spectacular! The house is perfectly vintage with zero shame about it. STEPS to HIGHLY sought after DOWNTOWN ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, this all-brick, rock-solid RANCH is waiting for your ideas and can't wait to show off its potential! Like a glow-up waiting to happen! YES! There's hardwood under that carpet! YES! That kitchen can absolutely be opened up, demo day will be super fun! YES, the basement is completely untouched! It even has original wiring and a fuse box straight out of a museum. A one and a half car garage, too! All sitting on a fabulous 50x137 lot! This 2-bed, 1-bath time capsule is your golden ticket into Arlington Heights and the beloved Westgate, South, and Rolling Meadows High School trifecta. Bring your imagination! Homes with this much personality and potential don't stick around. Welcome home!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 542 S Evergreen Ave
General
- Sold For: $399,000
- Taxes: $7,216 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12521304
- Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1.5
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Arlington Heights
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: Arlington Heights Road south of Park to Rockwell, west to Evergreen, north to home
School Information
- School District: 25
- Midd School District: 25
- Elementary School: Westgate Elementary School
- Middle School: South Middle School
- High School: Rolling Meadows High School
- Private School: Rolling Meadows High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Square Feet: 1,000
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1952
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 50 x 137
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1952
- Tax Amount: $7,216.95
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 3321290230000
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Schools
Schools serving 542 S Evergreen Ave
School Districts:Arlington Heights School District 25, Township High School District 214
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Westgate Elementary School 500 South Dwyer Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 | K-5 | 0.9 mi |
South Middle School 400 South Highland Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 | 6-8 | 0.3 mi |
Rolling Meadows High School 2901 Central Road, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 | 9-12 | 1.9 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 542 S Evergreen Ave
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- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 6 days ago
- 3Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 1,011Sq. Ft.
- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 1 day ago
- 3Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 1,592Sq. Ft.
Listed by Carolyn Moore-Washington (708) 227-2514
- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 6 days ago
- 3Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 1,400Sq. Ft.
- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 4 days ago
- 3Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 1,022Sq. Ft.
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- Condo
- Active
- Updated 2 days ago
- 2Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 1,400Sq. Ft.
- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 14 hours ago
- 4Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 2,331Sq. Ft.
- Condo
- Active
- Updated 1 day ago
- 2Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 1,200Sq. Ft.
- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 2 hours ago
- 3Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 1,200Sq. Ft.
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- Condo
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- Updated 1 day ago
- 2Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 865Sq. Ft.
- Condo
- Active
- Updated 1 day ago
- 3Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 1,100Sq. Ft.
- Condo
- Active
- Updated 4 days ago
- 2Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 1,380Sq. Ft.
Listed by Teresa Hanrahan (219) 771-1958
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542 S Evergreen Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 (MLS# 12521304) is a Single Family property that was sold at $399,000 on January 14, 2026. Want to learn more about 542 S Evergreen Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Arlington Heights? You can browse all Arlington Heights real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.