OFF MARKET

Off Market Jul 2018 for $330K

$475,276

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,507/mo

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2 ba

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1,251

sq ft

540 S Westgate Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016

About this home

Featuring picture perfect & modernized split-level home in a desirable pocket of Des Plaines. Located on a quiet block, this remarkable home features open floor plan connecting sunny living & dining rooms with fully outfitted versatile kitchen that flows seemingly into a sitting area. Excellent attn to detail in elegant flooring, crown base moldings, mill-work, new appliances & quartz counter-tops . Home's new mechanicals include HAVC, water tank, sump pump & drain tile system in lower level family room and laundry. 2017 roof, gutters, downspouts, siding & concrete work. Enjoy the fully finished lower level with a rec. room & a fire place. Walk out onto professionally landscaped greenery and spacious patio that provides serene environment and fun for the entire family. Super convenient location close to Metra, shopping, schools and parks.

Single-familyProperty Type

1965Year Built

6,875 sq ftLot Size

$380Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by Lukasz Kristen • onPointe Real Estate

Bought with Ted Krzysztofiak • RE/MAX City

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09953404

Redfin Estimate

$475,276

$145K since sold in July 2018$0 since August

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This home's estimate is 5.3% higher than the average sale price ($451K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 29, 2026
$500,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,851 sq ft
567 Bedford Ln, Des Plaines, IL 60016
SOLD MAR 2, 2026
$410,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,273 sq ft
681 S Mount Prospect Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$420,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,400 sq ft
536 Farthing Ln, Des Plaines, IL 60016
SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$475,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,582 sq ft
571 Dara James Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
SOLD MAR 16, 2026
$477,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,400 sq ft
503 La Salle St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$425,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,385 sq ft
72 Marina Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60016

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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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NEW
$845,000
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NEW
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2 beds2 baths1,000 sq ft
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NEW 16 HRS AGO
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4 beds2 baths1,963 sq ft
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NEW
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5 beds3.5 baths2,755 sq ft
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OPEN SAT, 12PM TO 4PM
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8 beds4.5 baths— sq ft
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NEW
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Sale history for 540 S Westgate Rd

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09953404

Jul 12, 2018

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$330,000

$264/sq ft

May 27, 2018

Pending (Contingent (Do Not Show))

—

May 17, 2018

Listed (New)

$344,900

$276/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09929533

May 1, 2018

Pending (Contingent (Do Not Show))

—

May 1, 2018

Listing Removed

—

Apr 26, 2018

Listed (New)

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08568878

May 16, 2014

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$242,000

$193/sq ft

Apr 18, 2014

Pending

—

Mar 27, 2014

Listed (New)

$219,900

$176/sq ft

+13

Public Records

Aug 14, 1991

Sold

$159,000

$127/sq ft

Public Records

Feb 20, 1980

Sold

$83,500

$67/sq ft

Public Records

Feb 28, 1978

Sold

$76,000

$61/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$7,957 (+2.8%)

$6,187 + $27,309

$33,496

2022

$7,739 (+9.9%)

$6,187 + $27,309

$33,496

2021

$7,043 (−11.2%)

$4,468 + $21,776

$26,244

2020

$7,931

$4,468 + $21,776

$26,244

2019

$7,936 (+7.2%)

$4,468 + $25,020

$29,488

2018

$7,400 (+1.6%)

$3,953 + $24,226

$28,179

2017

$7,287 (+2.1%)

$3,953 + $24,226

$28,179

2016

$7,136 (−11.7%)

$3,953 + $24,226

$28,179

2015

$8,084 (+13.0%)

$3,437 + $23,305

$26,742

2014

$7,153 (+2.8%)

$3,437 + $23,305

$26,742

2013

$6,958 (+13.2%)

$3,437 + $23,305

$26,742

2012

$6,147 (+2.8%)

$3,953 + $22,955

$26,908

2011

$5,981 (+10.0%)

$3,953 + $22,955

$26,908

2010

$5,437 (+16.7%)

$3,953 + $22,955

$26,908

2009

$4,658 (−9.6%)

$4,125 + $27,808

$31,933

2008

$5,151 (+14.3%)

$6,600 + $29,688

$36,288

2007

$4,505

$6,600 + $29,688

$36,288

Tax history for 540 S Westgate Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$7,957 (+2.8%)

$6,187 + $27,309

$33,496

2022

$7,739 (+9.9%)

$6,187 + $27,309

$33,496

2021

$7,043 (−11.2%)

$4,468 + $21,776

$26,244

2020

$7,931

$4,468 + $21,776

$26,244

2019

$7,936 (+7.2%)

$4,468 + $25,020

$29,488

2018

$7,400 (+1.6%)

$3,953 + $24,226

$28,179

2017

$7,287 (+2.1%)

$3,953 + $24,226

$28,179

2016

$7,136 (−11.7%)

$3,953 + $24,226

$28,179

2015

$8,084 (+13.0%)

$3,437 + $23,305

$26,742

2014

$7,153 (+2.8%)

$3,437 + $23,305

$26,742

2013

$6,958 (+13.2%)

$3,437 + $23,305

$26,742

2012

$6,147 (+2.8%)

$3,953 + $22,955

$26,908

2011

$5,981 (+10.0%)

$3,953 + $22,955

$26,908

2010

$5,437 (+16.7%)

$3,953 + $22,955

$26,908

2009

$4,658 (−9.6%)

$4,125 + $27,808

$31,933

2008

$5,151 (+14.3%)

$6,600 + $29,688

$36,288

2007

$4,505

$6,600 + $29,688

$36,288

*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

1.5

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,875 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,251

Year built

1965

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Cook County

APN

09183060110000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 11, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Cars: 1
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Parking
Garage Door Opener(s)
Attached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Concrete Driveway

Interior

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

Master Bedroom Information
Size: 12X14
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Blinds

Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 10X14
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Blinds

Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 10X12
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bathroom(s) in Basement

Living Room Information
Size: 13X23
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Blinds

Family Room Information
Size: 14X24
On Lower Level
Porcelain Tile

Dining Room Information
Combined with Living Room, L-shaped
Size: 10X11
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Blinds

Kitchen Information
Size: 11X13
Eating Area (Breakfast Bar)
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Laundry Room Information
Size: 16X12
On Lower Level
Vinyl Flooring

Additional Rooms Information
Partial Basement
Partially Finished Basement

Equipment
Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
In Basement
Gas Logs, Gas Starter

Interior Features
Hardwood Flooring

Heating & Cooling
Gas Heating, Forced Air Heating
Central 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
Concrete Foundation
Asphalt/Glass Roof (Shingles)

Property Features
Patio

Lot Information
Dimensions: 55X125
Less Than .25 Acre
Fenced Yard

Property Information
# of Rooms: 7
Ownership: Fee Simple
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 0
Rehab Year: 2015
Parcel Identification Number: 09183060110000

Financial

Financial Information
Tax: $7,137
Tax Year: 2016
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Sewer (Public)
Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Location

School Information
Elementary School: TERRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elementary School District: 62
Junior High: ALGONQUIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Junior High District: 62
High School: MAINE WEST HIGH SCHOOL
High School District: 207

Location Information
Township: MAINE
Corporate Limits: DES PLAINES
Directions: Golf to Mt Prospect S to Miller E to Westgate N to home

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,251
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,875 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 09183060110000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 11, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Sale Price Includes Parking
Possession: Closing
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Sale Terms: Conventional, FHA, VA
Seller Concessions: No

Around this home

Schools

Terrace Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

7/10

Chippewa Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

7/10

Maine West High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi

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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Historical weather

Des Plaines, IL • 60016

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in June and 3.3 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$452,000 – $547,000

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Home values near 540 S Westgate Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
509 South Westgate Rd, Des Plaines, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1275 Sq. Ft.	$390,566
533 South Westgate Rd, Des Plaines, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1275 Sq. Ft.	$393,787

Address	Redfin Estimate
557 South Westgate Rd, Des Plaines, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1273 Sq. Ft.	$465,210
578 South Westgate Rd, Des Plaines, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1225 Sq. Ft.	$350,049

Address	Redfin Estimate
500 South Westgate Rd, Des Plaines, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2404 Sq. Ft.	$561,937
588 South Westgate Rd, Des Plaines, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1273 Sq. Ft.	$431,783

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