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Property Description
Great ranch home on a desirable corner lot in West Chicago! This spacious home offers 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and a finished basement, providing plenty of room for everyday living and entertaining. The eat-in kitchen features granite countertops and a skylight and opens to the large dining room with hardwood floors and sliding glass doors leading to the new Trex deck (2024) and beautifully landscaped backyard. The bright and inviting living room boasts a vaulted ceiling, a wood-burning fireplace, and a newer bay window (2009) that fills the space with natural light. The main level includes three generously sized bedrooms, two full baths, and a convenient laundry/mudroom with exterior access and abundant storage. The finished basement expands the living space with a recreation room featuring a second wood-burning fireplace, a spacious family room, utility room with sink and refrigerator, bonus room, and plenty of additional storage. Car enthusiasts and hobbyists will appreciate the detached 2.5-car garage plus an attached garage bay that's perfect for a motorcycle or extra storage. Recent updates include a new furnace (2020), aluminum-fenced side yard (2024), wrought-iron railings on the front and side porches (2025), and a new A/C system (2025). Ideally located within walking distance to Reed-Keppler Park, the ARC Center, Turtle Splash Water Park, and the Illinois Prairie Path. Enjoy easy access to downtown West Chicago shopping and dining, as well as I-355 and I-88. This move-in-ready home offers space, updates, and an outstanding location!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 449 Arbor Ave
General
- Price: $479,900
- Taxes: $9,275 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12683137
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
- Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), 1st-Floor Bath
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood-Burning
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Basement Baths: Yes
- Bathroom Features: Double Sink
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Water Heater-Gas
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Train
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Total Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: West Chicago
- County: DuPage
- Township: Winfield
- Subdivision: Columbia Park
- Driving Directions: Washington (E) of Rt. 59 to Arbor (N) to 449 Arbor
School Information
- School District: 33
- Elem School District: 33
- Midd School District: 33
- High School District: 94
- Elementary School: Turner Elementary School
- Middle School: Leman Middle School
- High School: Community High School
- Private School: Community 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: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Ranch
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Skylight(s), Bay Window(s)
- Doors: Sliding Glass Door(s)
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 1,636
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1949
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.32
- Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 108 x 130
- Lot Features: Corner Lot
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1949
- Tax Amount: $9,275.12
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 403305001
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Schools
Schools serving 449 Arbor Ave
School Districts:Community High School District 94, West Chicago School District 33
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Turner Elementary School, West Chicago, IL 750 Ingalton Avenue, West Chicago, IL 60185 | K-5 | 0.3 mi |
Leman Middle School 238 East Hazel Street, West Chicago, IL 60185 | 6-8 | 1.2 mi |
Community High School 326 Joliet Street, West Chicago, IL 60185 | 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 449 Arbor Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$8,822
7%
$115,260
17%
2022
$8,270
14%
$98,380
4%
2021
$7,255
-1%
$94,310
3%
2020
$7,352
-2%
$91,440
5%
2019
$7,525
-6%
$87,080
-3%
2018
$7,975
3%
$89,910
5%
2017
$7,758
13%
$85,440
7%
2016
$6,856
3%
$79,670
8%
2015
$6,663
2%
$73,740
3%
2014
$6,508
-2%
$71,820
-4%
2013
$6,617
-7%
$74,450
-7%
2012
$7,083
—
$79,970
—
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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449 Arbor Avenue, West Chicago, IL 60185 (MLS# 12683137) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 449 Arbor Avenue is currently listed for $479,900 and was received on July 20, 2026. Want to learn more about 449 Arbor Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in West Chicago? You can browse all West Chicago real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

