OFF MARKET

Off Market Jul 2020 for $420K

$587,110

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,608/mo

•

2.5 ba

•

1,863

sq ft

251 Westmere Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016

About this home

Fantastic 2018 complete renovation set on an oversized corner parcel. Everything is done and completely move-in ready! Inviting front foyer with porcelain tile flooring and coat closet. Open living and dining rooms with vaulted ceiling and hardwood flooring in a walnut stain. The kitchen is outstanding with coffered ceiling, white shaker style cabinetry with contrasting island, quartz countertops, all stainless steel appliances and plantation shutters. Eclectic family room with barn wood style accent wall. Functional mud/laundry room with exterior access, built in cubbies, and porcelain tile flooring. Spacious second level with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. The master suite is quite the retreat featuring large walk-in closet with built in organizers, bath with dual vanities, and large walk-in shower. Well sized and spacious secondary bedrooms. Hall bath with porcelain tile, and soaking tub/shower. The outdoor space is outstanding. Fully fenced yard, concrete and stone patio, and storage shed. This home has been highly upgraded by the current owner.

Single-familyProperty Type

1962Year Built

0.25 acresLot Size

$315Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Marla Schneider • Coldwell Banker Realty

Listed by Matthew Schneider • Coldwell Banker Realty

Bought with Tanya Dahm • Rozar Realty, Inc.

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10721107

Redfin Estimate

$587,110

$167K since sold in July 2020$4,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 21.4% higher than the average sale price ($484K) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
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SOLD AUG 27, 2026
$402,000
C
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SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$507,500
D
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E
3 beds2 baths1,582 sq ft
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Market trends in 60016, IL

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.1%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$357K

$3K MoM

Avg. days on market

46d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

235

14 MoM

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Tastefully remodeled split level, modern finishes throughout, hardwood floors throughout, good sized yard. No basement.
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Sale history for 251 Westmere Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Oct 5, 2020

Sold

$420,000

$225/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10721107

Jul 27, 2020

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$420,000

$225/sq ft

May 29, 2020

Pending (Contingent)

—

May 21, 2020

Listed (New)

$429,000

$230/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10071707

Mar 11, 2019

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$413,000

$222/sq ft

Feb 27, 2019

Contingent

—

Feb 7, 2019

Relisted (Reactivated)

—

Dec 28, 2018

Listing Removed

—

Nov 30, 2018

Price Changed

$429,900

$231/sq ft

Sep 26, 2018

Price Changed

$439,000

$236/sq ft

Sep 18, 2018

Relisted (Reactivated)

—

Sep 11, 2018

Contingent

—

Sep 4, 2018

Listed (New)

$449,000

$241/sq ft

+17

Fabulously Rehabbed Split Level in Des Plaines For Sale. Custom Design and Finishes Throughout, Vaulted Ceilings in the Living Room, Coffered Ceilings in the Gourmet Kitchen, Wood Plank Media Wall in the Family Room. There is a Very Large Laundry Room That You Can Enter From the 2 Car Garage or Your Yard. All 3 Bedrooms Are Larger and the Master Bedroom With 12'x11' En-Suite Bath & Walk-in Closet Are Very Unique. .. I'm Positive That You Haven't Seen a Layout Like the One This House Has to Offer in the Area or at This Price Point! Less Than 1 Mile to the New Marianos. .. 5 min Bike Ride or 18 Minute Walk :)

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09480412

Mar 24, 2017

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$245,000

$132/sq ft

Feb 16, 2017

Pending

—

Feb 13, 2017

Relisted (Reactivated)

—

Feb 3, 2017

Pending

—

Feb 1, 2017

Relisted (Reactivated)

—

Feb 1, 2017

Pending

—

Jan 26, 2017

Relisted (Reactivated)

—

Jan 25, 2017

Pending

—

Jan 18, 2017

Listed (New)

$240,000

$129/sq ft

+10

VERY UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY AWAITS THE BUYER WITH A SAVVY EYE FOR POTENTIAL WITH THIS LARGE 4 BEDROOM SPLIT LEVEL ON A GORGEOUS CORNER LOT IN CENTRALLY LOCATED DES PLAINES. THE HOME FEATURES A GREAT LARGE FLOOR PLAN, LOWER LEVEL FAMILY ROOM, ATTACHED GARAGE, HARDWOOD FLOORS, THE LIST GOES ON!!! INTERIOR DOES NEED SOME UPDATES BUT POTENTIAL IS LIMITLESS, PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD AS-IS, ALL INFORMATION IS ESTIMATED, TAXES PRO RATED AT 100%, BUYER RESPONSIBLE FOR SURVEY. GREAT HOME, GREAT POTENTIAL, GREAT LOCATION, CAN'T ASK FOR MUCH MORE!!!!!

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$8,794 (−0.8%)

$9,988 + $28,034

$38,022

2022

$8,861 (+0.7%)

$9,988 + $30,011

$39,999

2021

$8,802 (+2.2%)

$6,658 + $25,021

$31,679

2020

$8,609 (−1.1%)

$6,658 + $25,021

$31,679

2019

$8,702 (+3.0%)

$6,658 + $28,541

$35,199

2018

$8,445 (+1.9%)

$5,549 + $24,667

$30,216

2017

$8,291 (+6.3%)

$5,549 + $24,667

$30,216

2016

$7,799 (+5.2%)

$5,549 + $24,667

$30,216

2015

$7,413 (+20.9%)

$4,994 + $21,910

$26,904

2014

$6,130 (+2.6%)

$4,994 + $21,910

$26,904

2013

$5,972 (−8.7%)

$4,994 + $21,910

$26,904

2012

$6,544 (+1.0%)

$5,826 + $25,966

$31,792

2011

$6,477 (+1.4%)

$5,826 + $25,966

$31,792

2010

$6,388 (+0.7%)

$5,826 + $25,966

$31,792

2009

$6,344 (+18.8%)

$6,103 + $30,091

$36,194

2008

$5,338 (+10.9%)

$9,766 + $29,153

$38,919

2007

$4,812

$9,766 + $29,153

$38,919

Tax history for 251 Westmere Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$8,794 (−0.8%)

$9,988 + $28,034

$38,022

2022

$8,861 (+0.7%)

$9,988 + $30,011

$39,999

2021

$8,802 (+2.2%)

$6,658 + $25,021

$31,679

2020

$8,609 (−1.1%)

$6,658 + $25,021

$31,679

2019

$8,702 (+3.0%)

$6,658 + $28,541

$35,199

2018

$8,445 (+1.9%)

$5,549 + $24,667

$30,216

2017

$8,291 (+6.3%)

$5,549 + $24,667

$30,216

2016

$7,799 (+5.2%)

$5,549 + $24,667

$30,216

2015

$7,413 (+20.9%)

$4,994 + $21,910

$26,904

2014

$6,130 (+2.6%)

$4,994 + $21,910

$26,904

2013

$5,972 (−8.7%)

$4,994 + $21,910

$26,904

2012

$6,544 (+1.0%)

$5,826 + $25,966

$31,792

2011

$6,477 (+1.4%)

$5,826 + $25,966

$31,792

2010

$6,388 (+0.7%)

$5,826 + $25,966

$31,792

2009

$6,344 (+18.8%)

$6,103 + $30,091

$36,194

2008

$5,338 (+10.9%)

$9,766 + $29,153

$38,919

2007

$4,812

$9,766 + $29,153

$38,919

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.25 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,863

Year built

1961

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Cook County

APN

08134120140000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 11, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Cars: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Parking
Attached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Concrete Driveway

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 3

Master Bedroom Information
Size: 12X15
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Window Blinds

Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 16X16
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Window Curtains/Drapes

Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 16X16
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Window Blinds

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Master Bath

Living Room Information
Size: 18X17
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Blinds

Family Room Information
Size: 12X18
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Blinds

Dining Room Information
Combined with Living Room
Size: COMBO
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Kitchen Information
Size: 18X11
Island
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Plantation Shutters on Windows

Laundry Room Information
Size: 14X10
On Main Level
Porcelain Tile

Additional Rooms Information
Foyer, Walk-In Closet
Partial Basement
Crawl Space

Additional Room #1 Information
Foyer
Size: 9X6
On Main Level
Porcelain Tile

Additional Room #2 Information
Walk-in Closet
Size: 9X8
On 3rd Level
Carpet Flooring

Equipment
Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Range Hood

Interior Features
Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Flooring, 1st Floor Laundry

Heating & Cooling
Gas Heating
Central Air Conditioning, Zoned Air Conditioning

Exterior

Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Built Before 1978
Recent Rehab (Y/N): Yes
Age: 51-60 Years
Vinyl Siding, Brick Exterior

Property Features
Patio

Lot Information
Dimensions: 135.6 X 71.3 X 126.5 X 106
.25-.49 Acre
Corner

Property Information
# of Rooms: 7
Ownership: Fee Simple
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 0
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 0
Rehab Year: 2018
Model: SPLIT LEVEL
Parcel Identification Number: 08134120140000

Financial

Financial Information
Tax: $8,444.66
Tax Year: 2018
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water: Public
Sewer (Public)

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Brentwood Elementary School
Elementary School District: 59
Junior High: Friendship Junior High School
Junior High District: 59
High School: Elk Grove High School
High School District: 214

Location Information
Township: Elk Grove
Corporate Limits: Des Plaines
Directions: Dempster to Millers Rd to Dara James St go north to Westmere

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,863
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1961
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 08134120140000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 11, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Possession: Closing
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Seller Concessions: No

Around this home

Schools

Brentwood Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

5/10

Friendship Junior High School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

7/10

Elk Grove High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.3mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

8/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 100° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

4/10 Air Factor

5 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years

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Estimated sale price

$558,000 – $676,000

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Home values near 251 Westmere Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
236 Westmere Road, Des Plaines, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1161 Sq. Ft.	$440,411
232 Westmere Road, Des Plaines, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1080 Sq. Ft.	$372,559

Address	Redfin Estimate
240 Westmere Road, Des Plaines, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1060 Sq. Ft.	$397,225
281 Westmere Road, Des Plaines, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1501 Sq. Ft.	$493,808

Address	Redfin Estimate
250 Westmere Road, Des Plaines, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2176 Sq. Ft.	$417,693
220 Westmere Road, Des Plaines, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 995 Sq. Ft.	$384,575

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