Sold92d on marketHistoric · 87 yrs
543 Columbia Ave
Des Plaines, IL, 60016 • 60016 • Cook County
$365,000
$274/sqft
3Beds
2Baths
1,330Sqft
0.35 acLot
1939Built
Property DNA
Cape Cod Style
Built 1939 · 87 years of history
Cumberland
60016
1 Fireplace
Living Room
2-Car Garage
Garage Door Opener · Yes · Garage Owned · Detached · Garage
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 92 days ago · 43 views · Top 1% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
43 views
People checking out this listing
92 days on market
Established listing
$274/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 1% 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 1939 · Historic
Classic Cape Cod, high on a hill - discover the charm of this solid brick home on a spacious corner lot, and watch the fall colors from the deck overlooking the huge yard. Lovely hardwood floors throughout, fantastic vintage details, and the oversized windows let in tons of natural light - even in the basement! Main floor master bedroom with 1/2 bath, 2 dormered bedrooms and full bath on 2nd level - hardwood under carpet. Hobbyist's basement, formerly a woodworking shop and brewmaster's lab. Newer 2 car garage with tons of storage, just steps from the back door. Bring your ideas to modernize this Chicago classic home!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights dormered bedrooms, tons of natural light, and oversized windows as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$2,276/month
Principal & Interest$1,789
Property Tax$365
Insurance$122
Down payment20% ($73,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.20% rate · 30yr fixed · $292,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1939
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot0.35 Acres
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleCape Cod
Year built1939
Stories2
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingGarage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementPartially Finished,Full
Fireplaces1
Lot0.35 Acres
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60016
Annual tax$6,863
Parcel0918210033
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
9 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
1st Floor Bedroom
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Living Room
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Garage Owned
Detached
Garage
Construction
Brick
Lot Features
Corner Lot
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main16×13 ft208 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)Bathroom (Half)
Bedroom2
Second12×15 ft180 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Bedroom3
Second12×10 ft120 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Bedroom4
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market92
Est. value$369,800
Est. rent$2,908/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$274
On marketNov 4, 2025
PostedNov 4, 2025
Last sold$365,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedJan 11, 2026
Tour days6
Views43
How are the schools in Des Plaines?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Des Plaines, IL, 60016
Price history
4 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jan 6, 2026Sold$365,000$274MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 24, 2025Contingent$365,000$274MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 16, 2025Price Change$365,000$274MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 4, 2025Listed For Sale$370,000$278MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$365,000
Jan 6, 2026•$274/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$365,000
Nov 24, 2025•$274/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$365,000
Nov 16, 2025•$274/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$370,000
Nov 4, 2025•$278/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 9, 2023$6,863$31,999
Apr 9, 2022$6,650$31,999
Apr 9, 2021$4,338$28,777
Apr 9, 2020$3,973$28,777
Apr 9, 2019$3,911$31,975
Apr 9, 2018$4,354$25,041
Apr 9, 2017$4,202$25,041
Apr 9, 2016$4,795$25,041
Apr 9, 2015$5,480$22,679
Apr 9, 2014$5,253$22,679
Apr 9, 2013$5,244$22,679
Apr 9, 2012$7,209$31,124
Apr 9, 2011$6,994$31,124
Apr 9, 2010$5,843$31,124
Apr 9, 2009$5,007$32,574
Apr 9, 2008$4,455$37,016
Apr 9, 2007$4,258$37,016
Apr 9, 2006$4,452$26,865
Apr 9, 2005$4,037$26,865
Apr 9, 2004$3,851$26,865
Apr 9, 2003$3,678$22,410
Apr 9, 2002$3,571$22,410
Apr 9, 2001$3,168$22,410
Apr 9, 2000$3,124$19,669
Apr 9, 1999$3,038$19,669
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Des Plaines, IL • Cook County
Nearby cities
Arlington HeightsChicagoCiceroDes PlainesElginEvanstonOrland ParkPalatine
Nearby zip codes
60016600176001860019
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