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Off Market Jul 2016 for $291K

$497,582

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,361/mo

•

3,234

sq ft

526 Ambleside Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016

About this home

Unbelievably unique is what this 6 bedroom 2 1/2 bath home offers. Welcome the new buyer into this home with nothing but warmth! A dining room featuring a 2 sided stone fireplace plus built in shelving. Country style kitchen with decorative wood cabinets opens to huge family room & separate eating area with mirrored wall for added elegance. Lots of hardwood floors. 6 spacious bright bedrooms. Impeccable design bar plus full bathroom with double sinks in basement & full recreation room. Attached 2 car garage. Decorative winding sidewalk. Open backyard with wood deck. Sold as-is.

Single-familyProperty Type

1974Year Built

8,276 sq ftLot Size

$154Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Joseph Mueller • Tanis Group Realty

Bought with Harris Ali • Sky High Real Estate Inc.

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09212580

Redfin Estimate

$497,582

$207K since sold in July 2016$7,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 5.3% lower than the average sale price ($525K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 24, 2026
$550,000
A
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SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$514,900
B
5 beds3 baths2,395 sq ft
634 W Millers Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
SOLD AUG 27, 2026
$402,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths1,735 sq ft
460 W Kathleen Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60016
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$562,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths1,928 sq ft
495 Kinkaid Ct, Des Plaines, IL 60016
SOLD MAR 6, 2026
$648,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,511 sq ft
304 E Hiawatha Trl, Mount Prospect, IL 60056
SOLD AUG 27, 2026
$475,000
F
3 beds2 baths2,331 sq ft
911 W Willow Ln, Mount Prospect, IL 60056

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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

100.5%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$360K

$24K MoM

Avg. days on market

45d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

222

4 MoM

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Sale history for 526 Ambleside Rd

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09212580

Jul 20, 2016

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$291,000

$90/sq ft

Jun 10, 2016

Pending

—

May 2, 2016

Listed (New)

$280,000

$87/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09106837

May 1, 2016

Listing Removed

—

Apr 14, 2016

Relisted (Reactivated)

—

Jan 28, 2016

Pending

—

Dec 29, 2015

Listed (New)

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08382438

Dec 31, 2014

Listing Removed

—

Jul 18, 2014

Relisted (Reactivated)

—

Aug 21, 2013

Contingent

—

Aug 14, 2013

Price Changed (Price Change)

Jul 31, 2013

Price Changed (Price Change)

Jul 18, 2013

Price Changed (Price Change)

Jun 30, 2013

Listed (New)

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07017208

Jun 24, 2010

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$305,000

$94/sq ft

Apr 29, 2009

Contingent

—

Apr 3, 2009

Price Changed

$349,000

$108/sq ft

Mar 4, 2009

Price Changed

$359,000

$111/sq ft

Nov 8, 2008

Price Changed

$379,000

$117/sq ft

Oct 24, 2008

Price Changed

$389,000

$120/sq ft

Sep 23, 2008

Price Changed

$399,000

$123/sq ft

Sep 9, 2008

Listed

$429,000

$133/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 1, 1991

Sold

$190,000

$59/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 1, 1987

Sold

$161,000

$50/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$10,537 (+2.2%)

$7,312 + $37,590

$44,902

2022

$10,315 (+28.3%)

$7,312 + $38,687

$45,999

2021

$8,038 (+1.4%)

$4,875 + $27,387

$32,262

2020

$7,925 (−1.1%)

$4,875 + $27,387

$32,262

2019

$8,014 (−15.6%)

$4,875 + $30,972

$35,847

2018

$9,494 (+1.7%)

$4,062 + $33,343

$37,405

2017

$9,337 (−0.4%)

$4,062 + $33,343

$37,405

2016

$9,370 (+8.9%)

$4,062 + $34,736

$38,798

2015

$8,607 (+1.0%)

$3,656 + $30,205

$33,861

2014

$8,526 (+2.4%)

$3,656 + $30,205

$33,861

2013

$8,329 (+25.1%)

$3,656 + $30,205

$33,861

2012

$6,660 (−23.7%)

$4,265 + $26,235

$30,500

2011

$8,728 (−3.9%)

$4,265 + $36,060

$40,325

2010

$9,080 (+12.6%)

$4,265 + $36,060

$40,325

2009

$8,061 (+17.1%)

$4,468 + $41,103

$45,571

2008

$6,883 (−18.2%)

$7,149 + $41,852

$49,001

2007

$8,414

$7,149 + $41,852

$49,001

Tax history for 526 Ambleside Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$10,537 (+2.2%)

$7,312 + $37,590

$44,902

2022

$10,315 (+28.3%)

$7,312 + $38,687

$45,999

2021

$8,038 (+1.4%)

$4,875 + $27,387

$32,262

2020

$7,925 (−1.1%)

$4,875 + $27,387

$32,262

2019

$8,014 (−15.6%)

$4,875 + $30,972

$35,847

2018

$9,494 (+1.7%)

$4,062 + $33,343

$37,405

2017

$9,337 (−0.4%)

$4,062 + $33,343

$37,405

2016

$9,370 (+8.9%)

$4,062 + $34,736

$38,798

2015

$8,607 (+1.0%)

$3,656 + $30,205

$33,861

2014

$8,526 (+2.4%)

$3,656 + $30,205

$33,861

2013

$8,329 (+25.1%)

$3,656 + $30,205

$33,861

2012

$6,660 (−23.7%)

$4,265 + $26,235

$30,500

2011

$8,728 (−3.9%)

$4,265 + $36,060

$40,325

2010

$9,080 (+12.6%)

$4,265 + $36,060

$40,325

2009

$8,061 (+17.1%)

$4,468 + $41,103

$45,571

2008

$6,883 (−18.2%)

$7,149 + $41,852

$49,001

2007

$8,414

$7,149 + $41,852

$49,001

*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

8,125 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,234

Year built

1960

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Cook County

APN

08133050270000

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
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Attached

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bath Amenities: Whirlpool
Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 6
# of Bedrooms Possible: 6

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 5
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 11

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 6
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 12

Room Information
Room Type: Recreation Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 25 x 20

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12 x 11

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12 x 11

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12 x 11

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 11

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 23 x 17

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 12

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 19 x 15

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 16 x 15

Additional Rooms Information
Attic: Unfinished
Dining Room: Combined w/ FamRm
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Finished

Interior Features
Interior Features: Bar-Dry, Hardwood Floors
# of Rooms: 11

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Location: Living Room
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck

Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding,Brick
Age: 41-50 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rehab (Y/N): No
General Information: School Bus Service
Parcel Number: 08133050270000

Lot Information
Dimensions: 65 X 125
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,526.39
Tax Year: 2014

Financial Information
Finance Code: Cash
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Lake Michigan
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air, Zoned

Location

Community Information
Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

School Information
Elementary School District: 59
Middle Or Junior School District: 59
High School District: 214

Location Information
Subdivision Name: HIGH RIDGE KNOLLS
Township: ELK GROVE
Corporate Limits: DES PLAINES
Directions: ONE BLOCK E OF ELMHURST ON DEMPSTER N ON BEAU E ON AMBLESIDE

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,234
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,125 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 08133050270000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 11, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: No
Possession: Closing

Around this home

Schools

Brentwood Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

5/10

Friendship Junior High School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

7/10

Elk Grove High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.8mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk 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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Des Plaines, IL • 60016

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Estimated sale price

$473,000 – $573,000

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Home values near 526 Ambleside Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
542 Ambleside Road, Des Plaines, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1199 Sq. Ft.	$440,998
501 Ambleside Road, Des Plaines, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1600 Sq. Ft.	$448,789

Address	Redfin Estimate
558 Ambleside Road, Des Plaines, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1199 Sq. Ft.	$410,304
533 Ambleside Road, Des Plaines, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1199 Sq. Ft.	$376,708

Address	Redfin Estimate
566 Ambleside Road, Des Plaines, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1199 Sq. Ft.	$447,628
534 Ambleside Road, Des Plaines, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$462,375

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