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Property Description
**Charming Cape Cod Retreat Minutes from Downtown Arlington Heights! and on a RARE corner lot!** Step into this delightful Cape Cod home, where timeless character meets modern-day comfort. Gleaming hardwood floors flow throughout most of the home, complemented by a spacious living room featuring a cozy fireplace and built-in shelves-perfect for displaying your favorite books or decor. The thoughtfully designed layout includes two inviting bedrooms upstairs and a private bedroom suite in the finished basement, complete with an ensuite bathroom-ideal for guests or a serene primary retreat. A separate dining room offers the perfect setting for intimate dinners or lively gatherings, while the whole house attic fan keeps things cool and breezy on warm summer days. Outside, you'll find a large, fenced-in backyard situated on a RARE corner lot, that's just waiting for barbecues, gardening, or quiet mornings with a cup of coffee. An attached garage adds convenience, and the home's unbeatable location puts you just minutes from the vibrant shops, restaurants, and charm of downtown Arlington Heights. This is more than just a house-it's a place to call home. Don't miss your chance to make it yours! *** This home is a perfect rental opportunity also, has been rented for the last several years generating a lot of income****
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 745 S Chestnut Ave
General
- Price: $499,000
- Taxes: $9,211 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12519998
- Updated: 3/1/2026
- Added to Site: 48 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Park
Interior
- Basement: Partially
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood-Burning
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 1
Additional Information
- Equipment: Cable TV, Sump Pump
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Arlington Heights
- County: Cook
- Township: Wheeling
- Subdivision: Laudymont Terrace
- Driving Directions: Arlington Hts Rd to Maple. On the corner of Maple and Chestnut.
School Information
- School District: 25
- Elem School District: 25
- Midd School District: 25
- High School District: 214
- 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, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Cape Cod
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Model: CAPE COD
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 1,244
- Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
- Year Built: 1952
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Manufactured Home
- Model: CAPE COD
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 50 x 132
- Lot Features: Corner Lot
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1952
- Tax Amount: $9,211.76
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 3314080120000
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Schools
Schools serving 745 S Chestnut 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 | 0.7 mi |
South Middle School 400 South Highland Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 | 6-8 | 0.5 mi |
Rolling Meadows High School 2901 Central Road, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 | 9-12 | 1.6 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 745 S Chestnut Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/05/2026
Price Reduced
$499,000
-2.16%
MLS
1/15/2026
Listed
$510,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 745 S Chestnut Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$8,760
16%
$32,000
—
2022
$7,535
-1%
$32,000
12%
2021
$7,604
2%
$28,590
—
2020
$7,474
—
$28,590
-10%
2019
$7,440
21%
$31,767
30%
2018
$6,152
1%
$24,517
—
2017
$6,097
3%
$24,517
—
2016
$5,923
9%
$24,517
17%
2015
$5,428
3%
$21,006
—
2014
$5,285
3%
$21,006
—
2013
$5,135
-13%
$21,006
-17%
2012
$5,899
—
$25,247
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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745 S Chestnut Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 (MLS# 12519998) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 745 S Chestnut Avenue is currently listed for $499,000 and was received on January 15, 2026. Want to learn more about 745 S Chestnut 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.

