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$449,900 Contingent

  • For Sale
  • Contingent
  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,896 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 7 days ago
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Charming expanded cape cod style home is located just a stones throw away from downtown Palatine and boasts convenience and comfort! 4 (potentially 5) bedrooms plus office/den that can easily be converted to a bedroom. Main level with expansive living room with dining area, screened in porch, full bathroom, bedroom, kitchen with eating area and office/den. Upper level with 3 bedrooms and primary full bathroom. The backyard is another entertainment space with pergola and fire-pit. The home sits on 3 lots offering plenty of space for outdoor activities or potential expansion. All this in a convenient location near downtown Palatine, the Metra, schools, parks, shopping, and restaurants.

Full Property Details for 538 S Benton St

General

  • Price: $449,900
  • Taxes: $10,636 (2024)
  • Status: Contingent
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12558004
  • Updated: 2/18/2026
  • Added to Site: 10 day(s) ago

Rental Information

  • Complex Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved, Park

Interior

  • Basement: Crawl Spac
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st-Floor Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Paneling, Pantry
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Living Room, Gas Starter
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Cooktop, Oven, Range Hood, Humidifier
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Additional Information

  • Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
  • Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Train, Interstate Access

Parking

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

Location

  • Area: Palatine
  • County: Cook
  • Township: Palatine
  • Driving Directions: Illinois, E of Plum Grove Road, to Benton. North on Benton to 538.

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

Structural Information

  • Construction: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Crawl Space
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
  • Square Feet: 1,896
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Shed(s)

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.41
  • Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 120 x 151 x 120 x 154
  • Fence: Yes
  • Lot Features: Mature Trees, Other
  • Fencing (Description): Fenced, Wood

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1949
  • Tax Amount: $10,636.18
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 2233050200000

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Schools serving 538 S Benton St

School Districts:Palatine Community Consolidated School District 15, Township High School District 211
NameGradesDistance
Pleasant Hill Elementary School, Palatine, IL
434 West Illinois Avenue, Palatine, IL 60067
K-50.7 mi
Plum Grove Jr High School
2600 Plum Grove Road, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
6-81.2 mi
Wm Fremd High School
1000 South Quentin Road, Palatine, IL 60067
9-121.3 mi
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Price
Change
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2/15/2026
Listed
$449,900
12.48%
MLS
4/19/2024
Sold
$400,000
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Tax History for 538 S Benton St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$9,473
3%
$31,999
—
2022
$9,165
11%
$31,999
11%
2021
$8,275
1%
$28,811
—
2020
$8,225
—
$28,811
-10%
2019
$8,187
8%
$31,977
15%
2018
$7,549
2%
$27,727
—
2017
$7,425
4%
$27,727
—
2016
$7,154
2%
$27,727
9%
2015
$6,998
1%
$25,400
—
2014
$6,930
3%
$25,400
—
2013
$6,735
-12%
$25,400
-18%
2012
$7,645
—
$31,009
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538 S Benton Street, Palatine, IL 60067 (MLS# 12558004) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 538 S Benton Street is currently listed for $449,900 and was received on February 15, 2026. Want to learn more about 538 S Benton Street? 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.

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