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  • Single Family
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 1,422 Sq. Ft.
  • 1.5 Car Garage
  • Updated 6 hours ago
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Sprawling brick and stone ranch in the highly coveted Cumberland neighborhood! Situated on a beautifully manicured oversized lot, this home exudes timeless curb appeal and effortless single-level living. Inside, a sun-drenched living room offers an airy, inviting feel, while the kitchen features stainless steel appliances, abundant cabinetry, and a statement island perfect for gathering and meal prep. The spacious dining room is ideal for hosting with ease. Generously sized bedrooms feature double closets for exceptional storage. Hardwood flooring, crown molding, and recessed lighting throughout the main floor. Beautifully updated main-floor bathroom. The expansive lower level creates the ultimate entertainment zone, complete with a half bath, dedicated laundry area, and substantial utility space. The cozy sunroom leads to your fully fenced backyard featuring a patio retreat and new sod, plus an exterior sprinkler system for easy maintenance. Attached garage and expanded concrete driveway provide ample additional parking. Super convenient location close to the Metra, downtown Mount Prospect, and downtown Des Plaines. This home is a rare blend of space, style, and substance in one of the area's most sought-after locations.

Full Property Details for 475 Amherst Ave

General

  • Price: $469,900
  • Taxes: $7,650 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12566780
  • Updated: 2/11/2026
  • Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago

Rental Information

  • Complex Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Interior

  • Basement: Partially
  • Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath, Built-in Features, Separate Dining Room
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Carpet

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Baths: Yes

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Additional Information

  • Equipment: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Lawn Sprinkler
  • Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.5
  • Total Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

Location

  • Area: Des Plaines
  • County: Cook
  • Township: Maine
  • Subdivision: Cumberland
  • Driving Directions: US-14 W/E Dempster St, right onto Rand Rd, left onto N Wolf Rd, right at the 1st cross street onto Princeton St, right onto Amherst Ave

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, Baseboard

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Lake Michigan

Structural Information

  • Architectural Info: Ranch
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior Const.: Brick
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Windows: Screens
  • Sub-Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Carpet
  • Square Feet: 1,422
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.219
  • Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 74.9 x 127.1 x 74.4 x 127.2
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing (Description): Fenced

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1960
  • Tax Amount: $7,650.73
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 9071030440000

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Schools serving 475 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 475 Amherst Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Price
Change
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2/11/2026
Listed
$469,900
13.23%
MLS
1/08/2024
Sold
$415,000
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Tax History for 475 Amherst Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$7,477
-5%
$31,673
-7%
2022
$7,868
18%
$33,999
36%
2021
$6,643
1%
$24,942
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2020
$6,600
—
$24,942
-11%
2019
$6,619
-1%
$28,025
9%
2018
$6,659
2%
$25,701
—
2017
$6,559
-8%
$25,701
—
2016
$7,142
24%
$25,701
9%
2015
$5,740
-4%
$23,484
-5%
2014
$6,009
-6%
$24,708
—
2013
$6,371
4%
$24,708
-8%
2012
$6,120
—
$26,800
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