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Property Description
Discover a fantastic opportunity in Des Plaines' sought-after Cumberland neighborhood! This charming 3 bed/3 bath home offers spacious living with a first-floor family room seamlessly connected to a newer kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances - Fridge (2025), Dishwasher (2019), washer/dryer (2023). Enjoy the comfort and efficiency of newer triple pane windows and a roof less than 10 years old. Rarely found, the attached two-car garage adds convenience and value. Inside, you'll find a cozy gas fireplace, gleaming hardwood floors, and a vaulted living room ceiling with skylights that fill the space with natural light. The full bathroom has been beautifully remodeled, enhancing the home's appeal. Step outside to a fully fenced yard and patio, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. This home combines style, comfort, and practicality-don't miss your chance to make it yours!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 245 Amherst Ave
General
- Price: $450,000
- Taxes: $8,008 (2024)
- Status: Contingent
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12622557
Interior
- Basement: Finished, P
- Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st-Floor Bath
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Gas Starter
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Des Plaines
- County: Cook
- Township: Maine
- Subdivision: Cumberland
- Driving Directions: MP Rd North of NW Hwy, east on Cranbrook, south on Drake, North on Amherst to home
School Information
- School District: 62
- Elem School District: 62
- Midd School District: 62
- High School District: 207
- Elementary School: Cumberland Elementary School
- Middle School: Chippewa Middle School
- High School: Maine West High School
- Private School: Maine West 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
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Partial
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Square Feet: 1,850
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1959
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.2004
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 100 x 70 x 124 x 55 x 10 x 18
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Corner Lot
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1959
- Tax Amount: $8,008.64
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 9073150300000
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Schools
Schools serving 245 Amherst Ave
School Districts:Des Plaines Community Consolidated School District 62, Maine Township High School District 207
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Cumberland Elementary School, Des Plaines, IL 700 East Golf Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016 | PK-5 | 0.6 mi |
Iroquois Community School 1836 East Touhy Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018 | K-8 | 3.7 mi |
Chippewa Middle School, Des Plaines, IL 123 North 8th Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016 | 6-8 | 0.5 mi |
Maine West High School 1755 South Wolf Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018 | 9-12 | 2.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Tax History
Tax History for 245 Amherst Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$8,700
—
$38,000
15%
2023
$8,700
2%
$32,999
—
2022
$8,491
-2%
$32,999
17%
2021
$8,634
2%
$28,088
—
2020
$8,488
—
$28,088
-11%
2019
$8,493
32%
$31,560
26%
2018
$6,440
2%
$24,969
—
2017
$6,344
2%
$24,969
—
2016
$6,244
6%
$24,969
13%
2015
$5,879
2%
$22,071
—
2014
$5,772
3%
$22,071
—
2013
$5,610
-12%
$22,071
-20%
2012
$6,360
—
$27,751
—
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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245 Amherst Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016 (MLS# 12622557) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 245 Amherst Avenue is currently listed for $450,000 and was received on May 01, 2026. Want to learn more about 245 Amherst Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Des Plaines? You can browse all Des Plaines real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

