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Property Description
Welcome to this inviting 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch-style home located in the highly sought-after Forest Hills neighborhood of Western Springs. This home offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience with its single-level living and functional floor plan. The spacious living room is filled with natural light, while the kitchen opens to a cozy dining area, ideal for family meals and entertaining. Three well-sized bedrooms and two full baths provide plenty of space for everyday living with an additional bedroom in the basement. Outside, enjoy a backyard perfect for relaxing or hosting gatherings. Just minutes from top-rated schools, charming downtown Western Springs, and easy access to expressways and the Metra, this home is a wonderful opportunity to settle into one of the area's most desirable communities.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5400 Fair Elms Ave
General
- Sold For: $609,000
- Taxes: $9,803 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12488163
- Added to Site: 105 day(s) ago
Interior
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 1
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 4
- Parking Features: Concrete, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Owned, Garage
Location
- Area: Western Springs
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: Head south on Wolf Road. Turn right onto 54th. Turn left onto Fair Elms.
School Information
- School District: 101
- Midd School District: 101
- Elementary School: Forest Hills Elementary School
- Middle School: Mcclure Junior High School
- High School: Lyons Twp High School
- Private School: Lyons Twp High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Water: Shared Well
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Square Feet: 1,400
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1956
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 53 x 150
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1956
- Tax Amount: $9,803.54
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Property ID: 18074180430000
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Schools
Schools serving 5400 Fair Elms Ave
School Districts:Western Springs School District 101, Lyons Township High School District 204
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Forest Hills Elementary School 5020 Central Avenue, Western Springs, IL 60558 | K-5 | 0.5 mi |
Mcclure Jr High School 4225 Wolf Road, Western Springs, IL 60558 | 6-8 | 1.5 mi |
Lyons Twp High School 100 South Brainard Avenue, La Grange, IL 60525 | 9-12 | 1.9 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 5400 Fair Elms Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/16/2026
Sold
$609,000
-1.62%
MLS
12/04/2025
Price Reduced
$619,000
-7.47%
MLS
11/14/2025
Listed
$669,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
5400 Fair Elms Avenue, Western Springs, IL 60558 (MLS# 12488163) is a Single Family property that was sold at $609,000 on January 16, 2026. This property was listed by Michael Collins from our La Grange Office.Want to learn more about 5400 Fair Elms Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Western Springs? You can browse all Western Springs real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.



