Sold605d on market
542 S Vail Ave
Arlington Heights, IL, 60005 • 60005 • Cook County
$490,000
$485/sqft
3Beds
2Baths
1,010Sqft
0.15 acLot
1950Built
Property DNA
Ranch Style
Built 1950 · 76 years of history
Pioneer Park
60005
Outdoor Living
Patio
1 Fireplace
Gas Log · Gas Starter · Family Room
2-Car Garage
Concrete · Garage Door Opener · On Site · Garage Owned · Detached · Garage
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 605 days ago · 10 views · Top 2% likely to sell soon
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605 days on market
Established listing
$485/sqft
Price per square foot
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Very HighThis home ranks in the top 2% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1950
PRIME LOCATION! WALK TO DOWNTOWN ARLINGTON HEIGHTS! Entirely updated 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is sure to impress! Bright, airy spaces and hardwood floors greet you throughout. Gourmet kitchen offers NEW stainless steel appliances, gorgeous quartz countertops and complimentary white herringbone backsplash. Double pocket doors from kitchen to living room, and single pocket door adjoining living room and bedroom quarters are a nice accommodation for your desired preferences. Sun drenched living room with adjoining dining room is prepared to host gatherings of any size. Huge mudroom offers many storage solutions including custom organizers with a bench, counter space and a pet wash station! Entertain with ease in the sprawling finished basement, offering the perfect hangout spot and tons of storage solutions! Bonus bedroom with walk-in closet and tastefully updated full bathroom. Ideal work from home set up in the dedicate office nook. Radiant heat located in full basement bathroom. Enhanced air quality with an Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) and NEW HVAC (2022). Fully fenced backyard features stunning brick paver patio, rain garden and play area. Get ready to fire up the BBQ with a convenient natural gas connection located at the patio. EXPANSIVE 2 car garage with prewire for car charger! Steps to Pioneer Park and Pool, Cronin Park, vibrant downtown Arlington Heights; restaurants, shopping, the Metra, and more! STELLAR schools include Westgate Elementary, South Middle and Rolling Meadows High School. TAXES FOUGHT AND RECENTLY LOWERED! Discover your next chapter and be in the heart of all Arlington Heights has to offer! Welcome home!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights play area, fully fenced backyard, and rain garden as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$3,055/month
Principal & Interest$2,402
Property Tax$490
Insurance$163
Down payment20% ($98,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.20% rate · 30yr fixed · $392,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1950
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot6,650 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleRanch
Year built1950
Stories1
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerLake Michigan / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingConcrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementFinished,Full
Fireplaces1
FencingFenced
Lot6,650 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60005
Annual tax$7,166
Parcel0332127023
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
11 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
1st Floor Bedroom
1st Floor Full Bath
Appliances
Range
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Disposal
Humidifier
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Natural Gas
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Gas Log
Gas Starter
Family Room
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Concrete
Garage Door Opener
On Site
Garage Owned
Detached
Garage
Construction
Brick
Patio & Porch
Patio
Other Equipment
TV-Cable
TV-Dish
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main13×11 ft143 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom2
Main10×9 ft90 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom3
Basement13×11 ft143 sqft
Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
Bedroom4
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market605
Est. value$536,600
Est. rent$2,780/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$485
On marketJun 28, 2024
PostedJun 28, 2024
Last sold$490,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedAug 14, 2024
Tour days6
Views10
How are the schools in Arlington Heights?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Arlington Heights, IL, 60005
Price history
19 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Aug 12, 2024Sold$490,000$485MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 14, 2024Contingent$449,000$445MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 11, 2024Price Change$449,000$445MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 28, 2024Listed For Sale$475,000$470MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 21, 2024Contingent$475,000$470MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 20, 2024Listed For Sale$475,000$470MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 22, 2024Listing Removed——MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 2, 2024Listed For Sale$475,000$470MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 19, 2012Sold$165,000$163MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 26, 2012Price Change$177,500$176Homepath
Dec 20, 2011Price Change$184,500$183Homepath
Nov 8, 2011Price Change$197,500$196Realty Partners, LLC
Nov 4, 2011Listed For Sale——foreclosure.com
May 30, 2009Listing Removed$312,000$309Homes.com
May 16, 2009Price Change$312,000$309Homes.com
Oct 6, 2008Listed For Sale$325,000$322Homes.com
Jun 16, 2006Sold$340,000$337Public Record
Jul 1, 2003Sold$277,000$274Public Record
Sep 21, 1999Sold$177,000$175Public Record
Sold$490,000
Aug 12, 2024•$485/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$449,000
Jul 14, 2024•$445/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$449,000
Jul 11, 2024•$445/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$475,000
Jun 28, 2024•$470/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$475,000
Jun 21, 2024•$470/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$475,000
Jun 20, 2024•$470/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed—
May 22, 2024•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$475,000
May 2, 2024•$470/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$165,000
Mar 19, 2012•$163/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$177,500
Jan 26, 2012•$176/sqft•Homepath
Price Change$184,500
Dec 20, 2011•$183/sqft•Homepath
Price Change$197,500
Nov 8, 2011•$196/sqft•Realty Partners, LLC
Listed For Sale—
Nov 4, 20110•foreclosure.com
Listing Removed$312,000
May 30, 2009•$309/sqft•Homes.com
Price Change$312,000
May 16, 2009•$309/sqft•Homes.com
Listed For Sale$325,000
Oct 6, 2008•$322/sqft•Homes.com
Sold$340,000
Jun 16, 2006•$337/sqft•Public Record
Sold$277,000
Jul 1, 2003•$274/sqft•Public Record
Sold$177,000
Sep 21, 1999•$175/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2023$7,470$30,601
Apr 10, 2022$7,166$30,601
Apr 10, 2021$7,066$26,803
Apr 10, 2020$6,950$26,803
Apr 10, 2019$6,902$29,716
Apr 10, 2018$6,494$25,688
Apr 10, 2017$6,812$26,996
Apr 10, 2016$6,589$26,996
Apr 10, 2015$5,945$22,759
Apr 10, 2014$5,788$22,759
Apr 10, 2013$6,144$24,617
Apr 10, 2012$6,903$29,117
Apr 10, 2011$6,705$29,117
Apr 10, 2010$6,729$29,117
Apr 10, 2009$6,055$28,610
Apr 10, 2008$5,931$30,764
Apr 10, 2007$6,653$34,478
Apr 10, 2006$5,361$31,938
Apr 10, 2005$5,315$31,938
Apr 10, 2004$4,933$31,938
Apr 10, 2003$3,435$17,700
Apr 10, 2002$3,330$17,700
Apr 10, 2001$3,705$17,700
Apr 10, 2000$3,190$16,290
Apr 10, 1999$3,250$16,290
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Local context around this listing
Arlington Heights, IL • Cook County
Nearby neighborhoods
Scarsdale
Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
600046000560006
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