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$365,000

  • Sold
  • Closed
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 1,330 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 6 days ago
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Classic Cape Cod, high on a hill - discover the charm of this solid brick home on a spacious corner lot, and watch the fall colors from the deck overlooking the huge yard. Lovely hardwood floors throughout, fantastic vintage details, and the oversized windows let in tons of natural light - even in the basement! Main floor master bedroom with 1/2 bath, 2 dormered bedrooms and full bath on 2nd level - hardwood under carpet. Hobbyist's basement, formerly a woodworking shop and brewmaster's lab. Newer 2 car garage with tons of storage, just steps from the back door. Bring your ideas to modernize this Chicago classic home!

Full Property Details for 543 Columbia Ave

General

  • Sold For: $365,000
  • Taxes: $6,863 (2023)
  • Status: Closed
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12509036
  • Added to Site: 72 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace(s): Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Additional Information

  • Other Features: School Bus Service

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Location

  • Area: Des Plaines
  • County: Cook
  • Subdivision: Cumberland
  • Driving Directions: Wolf Rd, south of Golf - to Columbia Ave.

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

Utilities

  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior Const.: Brick
  • Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
  • Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
  • Square Feet: 1,330
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Manufactured Home

  • Model: Cape Cod

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.347
  • Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 15095
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot

Financial Considerations

  • Assessment Year: 1939
  • Tax Amount: $6,863
  • Tax Year: 2023

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 9182100330000

Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
Sold by Realty of America, LLC

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Schools serving 543 Columbia Ave

School Districts:Des Plaines Community Consolidated School District 62, Maine Township High School District 207
NameGradesDistance
Terrace Elementary School
735 South Westgate Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016
PK-50.8 mi
Chippewa Middle School, Des Plaines, IL
123 North 8th Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016
6-80.4 mi
Maine West High School
1755 South Wolf Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018
9-121.9 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 543 Columbia Ave

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/06/2026
Sold
$365,000
—
MLS
11/16/2025
Price Reduced
$365,000
-1.35%
MLS
11/04/2025
Listed
$370,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
Sold by Realty of America, LLC

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