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  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,738 Sq. Ft.
  • 1 Car Garage
  • Updated 1 day ago
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Beautifully maintained and impressive 3-bedroom, 2-bath split-level home offering almost 1,800 sq ft of living space, tucked away on a quiet side street in Des Plaines. Step inside to a bright, open and inviting layout filled with natural light. Hardwood floors throughout, dramatic cathedral ceilings, skylights and a beautiful marble fireplace add character and warmth. The modern kitchen features plenty of cabinetry and stainless steel appliances, while the separate dining room flows into a spectacular sun-filled 4-season room surrounded by windows - the perfect place to relax or entertain while enjoying views of the huge, super-private fenced backyard. The upper level features 3 bedrooms, including a spacious primary bedroom with a private full ceramic bath. The lower level offers a comfortable family/rec room and an additional full bathroom with shower. An attached 1-car garage, additional parking and an oversized deck complete the home. Recent energy-efficiency and home-performance improvements include added insulation in the exterior walls, attic, floors and crawl space, air sealing, duct insulation and repairs, weatherstripping, HVAC servicing and more. Great location near the Mount Prospect border - approximately 10 minutes to the Metra station, with easy access to I-90, O'Hare International Airport, shopping, dining and more. Great indoor and outdoor living, tons of natural light and a huge private fenced backyard make this home a must-see

Full Property Details for 426 Amherst Ave

General

  • Price: $499,900
  • Taxes: $5,463 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12768921
  • Updated: 9/25/2026
  • Added to Site: 4 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Basement: Finished, F
  • Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood-Burning
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement Baths: Yes
  • Bathroom Features: Separate Shower, Soaking Tub

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

Location

  • Area: Des Plaines
  • County: Cook
  • Township: Elk Grove
  • Driving Directions: RAND TO WOLF S. TO PRINCETON N. TO AMHERST N. TO HOUSE

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

  • Architectural Info: Bi-Level
  • Architectural Style: Bi-Level
  • Construction: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Finished, Full, Daylight
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Windows: Skylight(s)
  • Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
  • Square Feet: 1,738
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

  • Lot Size Range: Oversized Chicago Lot
  • Lot Dimensions: 65 x 160
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing (Description): Fenced

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1960
  • Tax Amount: $5,463.55
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 9071020560000

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Schools serving 426 Amherst Ave

School Districts:Des Plaines Community Consolidated School District 62, Maine Township High School District 207
NameGradesDistance
Cumberland Elementary School, Des Plaines, IL
700 East Golf Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016
PK-50.7 mi
Iroquois Community School
1836 East Touhy Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018
K-84 mi
Chippewa Middle School, Des Plaines, IL
123 North 8th Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016
6-80.6 mi
Maine West High School
1755 South Wolf Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018
9-122.8 mi
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Price & Sales History for 426 Amherst Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Price
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9/24/2026
Listed
$499,900
190.85%
MLS
7/14/2003
Sold
$171,875
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Tax History for 426 Amherst Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$5,377
—
$43,000
16%
2023
$5,377
-1%
$36,999
—
2022
$5,414
-14%
$36,999
10%
2021
$6,297
-23%
$33,769
—
2020
$8,142
-12%
$33,769
-11%
2019
$9,288
26%
$37,943
35%
2018
$7,348
2%
$28,004
—
2017
$7,235
-7%
$28,004
-8%
2016
$7,753
5%
$30,398
13%
2015
$7,362
-2%
$26,975
-3%
2014
$7,496
3%
$27,897
—
2013
$7,292
4%
$27,897
-8%
2012
$7,040
—
$30,455
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