Sold343d on marketHistoric · 94 yrs
537 S 5th Ave
Des Plaines, IL, 60016 • 60016 • Cook County
$454,000
$192/sqft
6Beds
3Baths
2,364Sqft
0.15 acLot
1932Built
Property DNA
Bungalow Style
Built 1932 · 94 years of history
2-Car Garage
On Site · Garage Owned · Detached · Garage
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
343 days on market
Established listing
$192/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1932 · Historic
Fantastic opportunity to own Move in Ready spacious, solid brick bungalow on the charming, quiet street of Des Plaines. The house features 6 bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, full basement with additional 2 bonus rooms and tons of storage. The whole house was painted in 2024, new laminate flooring throughout the house 2024. Brand new kitchen 2025, new dishwasher 2025, new microwave 2025, major kitchen appliances 2024. Primary suite on the second floor features a private bathroom with a step in shower. Oversized 4 car garage makes a great workshop or is perfect for the car enthusiast. Excellent location, near train, town shopping and nightlife. Schools and parks nearby as well. Quick closing is possible, so don't delay!! NEW CENTRAL AC JUST INSTALLED!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights solid brick bungalow, new dishwasher, and major kitchen appliances as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$2,831/month
Principal & Interest$2,225
Property Tax$454
Insurance$151
Down payment20% ($90,800)
3%50%
Est. 6.20% rate · 30yr fixed · $363,200 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1932
HeatingNatural Gas, Baseboard
CoolingCentral Air
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot6,517 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleBungalow
Year built1932
Stories2
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Baseboard
CoolingCentral Air
ConstructionVinyl Siding, Brick
Water / SewerLake Michigan / Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOn Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementUnfinished,Full
Lot6,517 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60016
Annual tax$8,442
Parcel0918404028
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
6 categories of property features
Interior Features
Heating
Natural Gas
Baseboard
Cooling
Central Air
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
On Site
Garage Owned
Detached
Garage
Construction
Vinyl Siding
Brick
Community
Park
Curbs
Sidewalks
Street Lights
Street Paved
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Second14×20 ft280 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)Bathroom (Full)
Bedroom2
Main10×13 ft130 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Bedroom3
Main10×10 ft100 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Bedroom4
Second10×13 ft130 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Bedroom5
Second10×13 ft130 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Bedroom6
Second10×12 ft120 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market343
Est. value$471,100
Est. rent$4,294/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$192
On marketApr 17, 2025
PostedApr 17, 2025
Last sold$454,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedMay 3, 2025
Tour days6
Views14
How are the schools in Des Plaines?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Des Plaines, IL, 60016
Price history
12 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
May 1, 2025Sold$454,000$192MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 18, 2025Contingent$470,000$199MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 17, 2025Listed For Sale$470,000$199MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 15, 2025Listing Removed$450,000$190MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 17, 2025Listed For Sale$450,000$190MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 27, 2025Listing Removed$475,000$201MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 18, 2025Price Change$475,000$201MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 1, 2025Listed For Sale$485,000$205MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 7, 2024Sold$400,000$169MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 2, 2024Contingent$429,900$182MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 24, 2024Price Change$429,900$182MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 8, 2024Listed For Sale$450,000$190MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$454,000
May 1, 2025•$192/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$470,000
Apr 18, 2025•$199/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$470,000
Apr 17, 2025•$199/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$450,000
Apr 15, 2025•$190/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$450,000
Mar 17, 2025•$190/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$475,000
Feb 27, 2025•$201/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$475,000
Feb 18, 2025•$201/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$485,000
Feb 1, 2025•$205/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$400,000
Jun 7, 2024•$169/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$429,900
May 2, 2024•$182/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$429,900
Apr 24, 2024•$182/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$450,000
Apr 8, 2024•$190/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2023$8,442$35,999
Apr 10, 2022$8,207$35,999
Apr 10, 2021$7,228$27,512
Apr 10, 2020$7,189$27,512
Apr 10, 2019$8,688$36,398
Apr 10, 2018$7,494$29,182
Apr 10, 2017$7,383$29,182
Apr 10, 2016$7,217$29,182
Apr 10, 2015$6,569$25,103
Apr 10, 2014$6,452$25,103
Apr 10, 2013$4,663$19,539
Apr 10, 2012$5,165$23,720
Apr 10, 2011$5,053$23,720
Apr 10, 2010$4,475$23,720
Apr 10, 2009$4,280$25,798
Apr 10, 2008$3,522$29,317
Apr 10, 2007$3,366$29,317
Apr 10, 2006$3,519$22,667
Apr 10, 2005$4,314$22,667
Apr 10, 2004$3,044$22,667
Apr 10, 2003$2,907$18,097
Apr 10, 2002$2,823$18,097
Apr 10, 2001$2,323$18,097
Apr 10, 2000$2,292$14,962
Apr 10, 1999$2,193$14,962
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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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