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$499,000

538 Westmere Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016
3 Beds3 Baths2,473 sqft13 days
538 Westmere Road·Des Plaines, IL 60016
3Bedrooms
3Bathrooms
2,473Sq Ft
1963Year Built
About This Home

This 4-bedroom, 3-bath split-level with basement is located in the established Kuntze's High Ridge Knolls neighborhood of Des Plaines and offers a great opportunity for buyers looking to renovate, update, or customize a home to their own vision. The main level features spacious living and dining areas with a functional layout ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen is filled with natural light from a skylight and includes a double oven, ample counter space, and an eat-in area that opens to the dining room. Upstairs, you'll find three bedrooms and a full bath. The lower level offers added flexibility with a cozy family room featuring terrazzo flooring, a quartz stone fireplace, a bathroom with shower, and patio doors leading to the backyard. Just a half flight down, the basement provides additional living space that can serve as a recreation room, fourth bedroom, home office, or guest area, along with another full bath. Situated on a nicely sized lot with an attached garage, the backyard includes a framed garden bed ready for this year's planting and arbors to hold your vines. Conveniently located near parks, schools, shopping, dining, expressways, and O'Hare International Airport. Property is being sold as-is.

MLS# 12559643Listed April 23, 2026Residential
Property Details

Beds & Baths

Total Bedrooms3
Total Bathrooms3
Full Baths3
Half Baths0
Total Rooms9

Size & Structure

Living Area2,473 sqft
Garage Spaces2
Fireplaces1
Year Built1963
Lot Size0.186 acres

Location

CountyCook
TownshipElk Grove
Zip Code60016

Financial

List Price$499,000
Price / Sq Ft$202
Annual Taxes (2024)$9,808
Monthly Tax Est.$817
Parcel #08133150210000
Interior Features

Appliances

Double OvenMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigerator

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Basement

Partially FinishedStorage SpacePartial

Laundry

Gas Dryer HookupElectric Dryer Hookup

Fireplace

Gas Starter

Accessibility

Roll-In Shower
Exterior & Lot

Construction

Brick

Roof

Asphalt

Patio & Porch

Patio
Utilities & Parking

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Lake Michigan

Parking

ConcreteGarage Door OpenerYesGarage OwnedAttachedGarage
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$0
Not Applicable

HOA Includes

None

Community Features

ParkCurbsSidewalksStreet LightsStreet Paved
Schools
Elementary
Brentwood Elementary School
District: 59
Middle School
Friendship Junior High School
District: 59
High School
Elk Grove High School
District: 214
Tax & Financial
Annual Taxes
$9,808
Tax Year 2024
Monthly Tax Est.
$817
per month
Price per Sq Ft
$202
per square foot
Property Location

538 Westmere Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016 — Cook County

$499,000
$202 / sqft
538 Westmere Road
3 bd3 ba2,473 sqft
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IL License 475.178467 · (847) 810-8438

Quick Facts
13 days on market
2-car garage
1 fireplace
0.186 acres
$9,808/yr taxes
$0 HOA (not applicable)
$3,440
estimated monthly payment
Principal & Interest
$2,622/mo
Property Tax
$817/mo
$499,000
20% — $99,800
3%50%
6.875%
3%12%
Loan Amount
$399,200
Down Payment
$99,800

* Estimated payment only. Actual rates, taxes, and insurance may vary. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Listed by
Keller Williams Success Realty
Agent: Lu Meier
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