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Property Description
Welcome home to this charming 4-bedroom, 3-bath ranch nestled on a spacious lot in a beautiful Palatine neighborhood! Freshly painted and move-in ready, this inviting home offers a wonderful combination of space, comfort and an unbeatable location. The bright living and dining rooms feature brand-new carpeting, while the functional floor plan provides plenty of room for everyday living and entertaining. Four bedrooms and three full baths offer flexibility for family, guests or a home office. The full basement provides even more possibilities for recreation, storage, a home gym or future finished living space. Outside, enjoy the generous yard, 2-car garage plus an additional side driveway perfect for extra vehicles and added parking. Best of all, you're just blocks from downtown Palatine, with fantastic restaurants, shopping, entertainment and the Metra station close by. Located in highly regarded Pleasant Hill Elementary, Plum Grove Junior High and Fremd High School districts. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy ranch-style living, a large lot and one of Palatine's most convenient locations!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 427 W Helen Rd
General
- Price: $485,000
- Taxes: $8,930 (2025)
- Status: Contingent
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12735758
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Other, Wood-Burning
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Equipment: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Water Heater-Gas
- Other Features: School Bus Service
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Palatine
- County: Cook
- Township: Palatine
- Subdivision: Pleasant Hill
- Driving Directions: Quentin Road North of W Illinois Avenue to W Helen Road East to Home
School Information
- School District: 15
- Elem School District: 15
- Midd School District: 15
- High School District: 211
- Elementary School: Pleasant Hill Elementary School
- Middle School: Plum Grove Middle School
- High School: Wm Fremd High School
- Private School: Wm Fremd High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Ranch
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Square Feet: 2,140
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1955
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.51
- Lot Size Range: .50 to .99 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 125 x 114 x 124 x 96
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1955
- Tax Amount: $8,930
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Property ID: 2221170140000
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Schools
Schools serving 427 W Helen Rd
School Districts:Palatine Community Consolidated School District 15, Township High School District 211
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Pleasant Hill Elementary School, Palatine, IL 434 West Illinois Avenue, Palatine, IL 60067 | K-5 | 0.5 mi |
Plum Grove Jr High School 2600 Plum Grove Road, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 | 6-8 | 1.5 mi |
Wm Fremd High School 1000 South Quentin Road, Palatine, IL 60067 | 9-12 | 0.8 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Tax History
Tax History for 427 W Helen Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$8,017
—
$49,000
48%
2023
$8,017
-5%
$33,048
-7%
2022
$8,469
16%
$35,725
26%
2021
$7,272
—
$28,387
—
2020
$7,295
—
$28,387
-10%
2019
$7,296
-6%
$31,612
2%
2018
$7,756
-38%
$31,141
—
2017
$12,511
41%
$31,141
-12%
2016
$8,853
31%
$35,503
34%
2015
$6,736
1%
$26,422
—
2014
$6,683
3%
$26,422
—
2013
$6,481
-15%
$26,422
-19%
2012
$7,644
—
$32,787
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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427 W Helen Road, Palatine, IL 60067 (MLS# 12735758) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 427 W Helen Road is currently listed for $485,000 and was received on August 19, 2026. Want to learn more about 427 W Helen Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Palatine? You can browse all Palatine real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

