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Property Description
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
Full Property Details for 475 Amherst Ave
General
- Sold For: $457,000
- Taxes: $7,650 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12566780
Interior
- 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
- 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
- Midd School District: 62
- 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
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- 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
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 9071030440000
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Sold by Baird & Warner
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Schools
Schools serving 475 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 | 0.7 mi |
Iroquois Community School 1836 East Touhy Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018 | K-8 | 4 mi |
Chippewa Middle School, Des Plaines, IL 123 North 8th Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016 | 6-8 | 0.6 mi |
Maine West High School 1755 South Wolf Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018 | 9-12 | 2.8 mi |
Disclaimer:
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475 Amherst Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016 (MLS# 12566780) is a Single Family property that was sold at $457,000 on April 07, 2026. Want to learn more about 475 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.