490 Potter Rd is a 4,820 square foot house on a 0.27 acre lot with 5 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on December 19, 1994 for $112,000. Based on Redfin's Des Plaines data, we estimate the home's value is $938,097.
Single-familyProperty Type
2005Year Built
0.27 acresLot Size
$195Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$938,097
$826K since sold in December 1994$29K since July
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This home's estimate is 17.3% lower than the average sale price ($1.13M) of 5 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-1
Single-Family Residential District
The purpose of the R-1 Single-Family Residential District is to provide for and preserve single-family residential environments at the lowest density within the City.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Educational/school
Library
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Finish: Unfinished
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 5
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Multi-Level
Exterior Wall: Masonry
Roof Covering Type: Shake
Roof Shape Type: Shake
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: BESTMANNS UNIT2
Living Sq. Ft: 4,820
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: LOT 9 IN BESTMANN'S ACRES UNIT #2 P ART OF E2 NW4 OF SW4 SEC15 T41N R12 E 3P
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 11,649
Legal Lot Number: 9
Acres: 0.2674
County Use Description: RESID 2 STORY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,820
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2005
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 09153010280000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 11, 2026
Around this home
Schools
North Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
5/10
Chippewa Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi
7/10
Maine East High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
4/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 19-29% 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 99° 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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$892,000 – $1.08M
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