Sold85d on market
542 S Evergreen Ave
Arlington Heights, IL, 60005 • 60005 • Cook County
$399,000
$399/sqft
2Beds
1Baths
1,000Sqft
0.16 acLot
1952Built
Property DNA
Bungalow Style
Built 1952 · 74 years of history
1.5-Car Garage
Yes · Garage Owned · Detached · Garage
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
85 days on market
Established listing
$399/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1952
The location is spectacular! The house is perfectly vintage with zero shame about it. STEPS to HIGHLY sought after DOWNTOWN ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, this all-brick, rock-solid RANCH is waiting for your ideas and can't wait to show off its potential! Like a glow-up waiting to happen! YES! There's hardwood under that carpet! YES! That kitchen can absolutely be opened up, demo day will be super fun! YES, the basement is completely untouched! It even has original wiring and a fuse box straight out of a museum. A one and a half car garage, too! All sitting on a fabulous 50x137 lot! This 2-bed, 1-bath time capsule is your golden ticket into Arlington Heights and the beloved Westgate, South, and Rolling Meadows High School trifecta. Bring your imagination! Homes with this much personality and potential don't stick around. Welcome home!
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$2,488/month
Principal & Interest$1,956
Property Tax$399
Insurance$133
Down payment20% ($79,800)
3%50%
Est. 6.20% rate · 30yr fixed · $319,200 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1952
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
Parking1 Garage space
Lot6,850 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleBungalow
Year built1952
Stories1
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerLake Michigan, Public / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingYes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage1.5 spaces
BasementUnfinished,Full
Lot6,850 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60005
Annual tax$7,216
Parcel0332129023
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
6 categories of property features
Interior Features
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Yes
Garage Owned
Detached
Garage
Construction
Brick
Community
Curbs
Sidewalks
Street Lights
Street Paved
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main10×11 ft110 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom2
Main9×9 ft81 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom3
Bedroom4
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market85
Est. value$403,800
Est. rent$2,210/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$399
On marketJan 15, 2026
PostedJan 15, 2026
Last sold$399,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedJan 15, 2026
Tour days6
Views30
How are the schools in Arlington Heights?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Arlington Heights, IL, 60005
Price history
1 event
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jan 14, 2026Sold$399,000$399MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$399,000
Jan 14, 2026•$399/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2023$6,853$31,000
Apr 10, 2022$6,550$31,000
Apr 10, 2021$3,785$27,212
Apr 10, 2020$6,342$27,212
Apr 10, 2019$6,300$30,169
Apr 10, 2018$6,390$28,768
Apr 10, 2017$1,930$28,768
Apr 10, 2016$6,586$28,768
Apr 10, 2015$2,857$25,067
Apr 10, 2014$2,716$25,067
Apr 10, 2013$2,711$25,067
Apr 10, 2012$2,387$29,310
Apr 10, 2011$2,318$29,310
Apr 10, 2010$2,078$29,310
Apr 10, 2009$1,863$32,715
Apr 10, 2008$5,149$35,177
Apr 10, 2007$2,097$35,177
Apr 10, 2006$2,365$31,687
Apr 10, 2005$2,357$31,687
Apr 10, 2004$2,363$31,687
Apr 10, 2003$4,290$22,665
Apr 10, 2002$4,753$22,665
Apr 10, 2001$3,408$22,665
Apr 10, 2000$3,351$17,011
Apr 10, 1999$3,351$17,011
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Neighborhood details
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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