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Property Description
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
Full Property Details for 538 S Benton St
General
- Sold For: $455,000
- Taxes: $10,636 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12558004
Interior
- Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st-Floor Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Paneling, Pantry
- Fireplace: Yes
- 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
- Driving Directions: Illinois, E of Plum Grove Road, to Benton. North on Benton to 538.
School Information
- School District: 15
- Midd School District: 15
- 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
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- 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
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 2233050200000
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Sold by @properties Christie's International Real Estate
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Schools
Schools serving 538 S Benton St
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 | 0.7 mi |
Plum Grove Jr High School 2600 Plum Grove Road, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 | 6-8 | 1.2 mi |
Wm Fremd High School 1000 South Quentin Road, Palatine, IL 60067 | 9-12 | 1.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
538 S Benton Street, Palatine, IL 60067 (MLS# 12558004) is a Single Family property that was sold at $455,000 on April 20, 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.

