537 S 5th Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016 - Photo 1

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$454,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
6 Beds
2 Full Baths
1 Partial Bath
2,364 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

Fantastic opportunity to own Move in Ready spacious, solid brick bungalow on the charming, quiet street of Des Plaines. The house features 6 bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, full basement with additional 2 bonus rooms and tons of storage. The whole house was painted in 2024, new laminate flooring throughout the house 2024. Brand new kitchen 2025, new dishwasher 2025, new microwave 2025, major kitchen appliances 2024. Primary suite on the second floor features a private bathroom with a step in shower. Oversized 4 car garage makes a great workshop or is perfect for the car enthusiast. Excellent location, near train, town shopping and nightlife. Schools and parks nearby as well. Quick closing is possible, so don't delay!! NEW CENTRAL AC JUST INSTALLED!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 537 S 5th Ave

General

Sold For: $454,000
Taxes: $8,442 (2023)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12341483
Added to Site: 352 day(s) ago

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 3
Full Bathrooms: 2
Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 6

Additional Information

Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Train, Interstate Access

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Total Spaces: 2
Parking Features: On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Parking On-Site: Yes

Location

Area: Des Plaines
County: Cook
Driving Directions: Dempster/Thacker E of Wolf Rd to S 5th Ave N to home.

School Information

School District: 62
Midd School District: 62
Elementary School: Terrace 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: Bungalow
Construction: Vinyl Siding, Brick
Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding, Brick
Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
Square Feet: 2,364
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1932
Built Before 1978: Yes
Remodeled/Updated: 2023

Lot Features

Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
Lot Dimensions: 49 x 133

Financial Considerations

Parking Included: Yes
Assessment Year: 1932
Tax Amount: $8,442.41
Tax Year: 2023

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Property ID: 9184040280000

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Sold by @properties Christie's International Real Estate

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Schools

Schools serving 537 S 5th Ave

School Districts:Des Plaines Community Consolidated School District 62, Maine Township High School District 207

Name	Grades	Distance
Terrace Elementary School 735 South Westgate 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	0.8 mi
Maine West High School 1755 South Wolf Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018	9-12	1.5 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 537 S 5th Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

5/01/2025

Sold

$454,000

-3.4%

MLS

4/17/2025

Listed

$470,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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