Sold772d on market
490 S Lyman Ave
Des Plaines, IL, 60016 • 60016 • Cook County
$463,000
$230/sqft
3Beds
2Baths
2,015Sqft
0.9 acLot
1956Built
Property DNA
Bungalow Style
Built 1956 · 70 years of history
Outdoor Living
Deck · Patio
2 Fireplaces
Wood Burning · Wood Burning Stove · Gas Starter · Family Room · Bedroom
Special Features
Greenhouse · Shed(s)
2-Car Garage
Asphalt · Garage Door Opener · Heated Garage · On Site · Garage Owned · Attached · Off Street · Side Apron · Driveway · Owned · Garage
Premium Finishes
Walk-In Closet(s)
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
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Listed 772 days ago · 2 views
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
772 days on market
Established listing
$230/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1956
Get a little slice of a country estate with this beautiful 2 story home that sits on a 0.9 acre lot just minutes away from the airport, expressways, transportation, shopping and entertainment. The lovely grounds are valuable in so many ways. The 2-story home was rehabbed in 2016. Beautifully refinished hardwood floors throughout. Spacious living room and dining room combination opens to updated kitchen with loads of cabinets, granite counters and granite eating area. 2 bedrooms on main floor. One of the bedrooms has a wood burning stove and served as a den. Full updated bathroom with walk-in shower. Second story brand new in 2016 featuring Master Bedroom with vaulted ceiling, ceiling fan, walk-in closet and bathroom with double sink, soaker air tub and separate walk in shower. Second floor family room with gas stone fireplace and wet bar with wine cooler overlooking the gorgeous yard also features solar paneled sky-lights, vaulted ceilings, built in flat screen TV which stays. Step out onto second story balcony to have a cocktail and enjoy the nature and scenery. Dual central air and furnaces. Step out onto lovely trek deck patio partially covered. Enjoy the lovely outdoor grounds which feature a green house, stoned pathway and patio with firepit, a bubbling fountain and pond, hot tub, covered patio in yard and off main house and 3 storage units for lots of storage. 2 car 'heated' attached garage and large driveway for multiple vehicles and/or more storage.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights soaker air tub, walk-in closet, and walk-in shower as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$2,887/month
Principal & Interest$2,270
Property Tax$463
Insurance$154
Down payment20% ($92,600)
3%50%
Est. 6.20% rate · 30yr fixed · $370,400 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1956
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
Parking2 Attached Garage spaces
Lot0.90 Acres
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleBungalow
Year built1956
Stories2
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionVinyl Siding, Brick
Water / SewerLake Michigan / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAsphalt, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Off Street, Side Apron, Driveway, Owned, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementCrawl Space
Fireplaces2
Lot0.90 Acres
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60016
Annual tax$8,640
Parcel0916401056
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
18 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Wet Bar
1st Floor Bedroom
1st Floor Full Bath
Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances
Range
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Washer
Dryer
Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Wine Refrigerator
Humidifier
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Natural Gas
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Laundry
In Garage
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Wood Burning Stove
Gas Starter
Family Room
Bedroom
Windows
Screens
Skylight(s)
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Exterior
Outdoor Grill
Fire Pit
Parking
Asphalt
Garage Door Opener
Heated Garage
On Site
Garage Owned
Attached
Off Street
Side Apron
Driveway
Owned
Garage
Construction
Vinyl Siding
Brick
Patio & Porch
Deck
Patio
Lot Features
Irregular Lot
Community
Park
Street Lights
Street Paved
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Other Equipment
Ceiling Fan(s)
Other Structures
Greenhouse
Shed(s)
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Second12×12 ft144 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)Window Treatments (Blinds)Bathroom (FullDouble SinkTub & Separate Shwr)
Bedroom2
Main12×15 ft180 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)Window Treatments (Some Tilt-In Windows)
Bedroom3
Main10×10 ft100 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom4
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market772
Est. value$566,300
Est. rent$3,228/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$230
On marketNov 20, 2023
PostedNov 20, 2023
Last sold$463,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedMar 3, 2024
Tour days6
Views2
How are the schools in Des Plaines?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Des Plaines, IL, 60016
Price history
9 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Feb 27, 2024Sold$463,000$230MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 5, 2024Contingent$474,900$236MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 20, 2023Listed For Sale$474,900$236MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 20, 2023Listing Removed——MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 10, 2023Listed For Sale$499,000$248MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 10, 2023Listing Removed——MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 18, 2023Listed For Sale$524,900$260MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 18, 2023Listing Removed——MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 1, 2023Listed For Sale$549,000$272MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$463,000
Feb 27, 2024•$230/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$474,900
Jan 5, 2024•$236/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$474,900
Nov 20, 2023•$236/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed—
Nov 20, 2023•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$499,000
Oct 10, 2023•$248/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed—
Oct 10, 2023•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$524,900
Sep 18, 2023•$260/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed—
Sep 18, 2023•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$549,000
Sep 1, 2023•$272/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2023$8,881$37,001
Apr 10, 2022$8,641$37,001
Apr 10, 2021$8,039$29,483
Apr 10, 2020$7,972$29,483
Apr 10, 2019$9,680$39,397
Apr 10, 2018$9,932$36,646
Apr 10, 2017$9,774$36,646
Apr 10, 2016$9,489$36,646
Apr 10, 2015$5,496$20,804
Apr 10, 2014$4,208$16,789
Apr 10, 2013$6,015$23,472
Apr 10, 2012$6,942$30,066
Apr 10, 2011$6,430$30,066
Apr 10, 2010$5,694$30,066
Apr 10, 2009$6,739$36,278
Apr 10, 2008$6,074$41,224
Apr 10, 2007$4,000$41,224
Apr 10, 2006$4,488$30,473
Apr 10, 2005$4,406$30,473
Apr 10, 2004$4,159$30,473
Apr 10, 2003$3,361$20,636
Apr 10, 2002$3,263$20,636
Apr 10, 2001$2,684$20,636
Apr 10, 2000$2,648$16,976
Apr 10, 1999$2,574$16,976
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Local context around this listing
Des Plaines, IL • Cook County
Nearby cities
Arlington HeightsChicagoCiceroDes PlainesElginEvanstonOrland ParkPalatine
Nearby zip codes
60016600176001860019
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