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12/09/2025
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$3,000
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Property Description
Beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath split-level home located in desirable Cumberland. The welcoming foyer with a coat closet opens to a spacious living/dining room featuring hardwood floors, a wall of windows, and a sliding door leading to the backyard. The eat-in kitchen includes newer flooring and a brand-new cooktop. The second level offers three generously sized bedrooms with hardwood floors and a large full bath. The expansive lower-level family room has a full bath and a walk-out to the backyard-perfect for entertaining. A roomy laundry area offers excellent storage options. Additional updates include newer windows, updated furnace, A/C, and water heater, plus a new roof in 2023. The home also features a 2-car attached garage and sits on a corner lot with a patio and storage shed.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 493 Amherst Ave
General
- Rent: $3,000
- Status: Active
- Type: Rental
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12528937
- Updated: 12/15/2025
- Added to Site: 39 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Lease/Rent Term: 12 Months
- Date Available: 12/9/2025
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
- Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Cooktop
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service
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: From Northwest Hwy, Turn South on Mount Prospect Road. Turn East on Harvard Street. Corner of Harvard and Amherst.
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
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: Additional Pet Rent, Cats OK, Deposit Required, Dogs
- Pet Restrictions: Additional Pet Rent, Cats OK, Deposit Required, Dogs OK
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, Full
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Sq. Ft. Source: Not Reported
- Year Built: 1962
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Dimensions: 6172
- Lot Features: Corner Lot
Animals
- Animals Allowed: Additional Pet Rent, Cats OK, Deposit Required, Dogs
Financial Considerations
- Lease Price: $3,000
- Parking Included: Yes
- Security Deposit: $3,000
- Assessment Year: 1962
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
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Schools
Schools serving 493 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 |
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:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price History for 493 Amherst Ave
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- Rental
- Active
- Updated 1 day ago
- 2Beds
- 1Total Bath
- 1,100Sq. Ft.
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- Rental
- Active
- Updated 1 day ago
- 3Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 1,223Sq. Ft.
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- Rental
- Active
- Updated 21 hours ago
- 3Beds
- 3Total Baths
- 2,441Sq. Ft.
- Townhouse
- Active
- Updated 3 days ago
- 3Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 1,151Sq. Ft.
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- Rental
- Active
- Updated 3 days ago
- 2Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 1,086Sq. Ft.
- Rental
- Active
- Updated 2 hours ago
- 3Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 1,080Sq. Ft.
- Condo
- Active
- Updated 3 days ago
- 1Bed
- 1Total Bath
- 700Sq. Ft.
493 Amherst Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016 (MLS# 12528937) is a Rental property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 493 Amherst Avenue is currently listed for rent at $3,000 and was received on December 09, 2025. Want to learn more about 493 Amherst Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other real estate for sale or rent in Des Plaines? You can browse all Des Plaines rentals or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.