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Off Market Oct 2018 for $300K

$440,998

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,983/mo

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1,199

sq ft

542 Ambleside Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1961Year Built

7,000 sq ftLot Size

$368Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by Chacko George • Jay C Realty, Inc.

Bought with Joanna Papeo • HomeSmart Connect LLC

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10058801

Redfin Estimate

$440,998

$141K since sold in October 2018$5,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 4.6% lower than the average sale price ($462K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 29, 2025
$435,000
A
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SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$475,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,600 sq ft
683 Sandy Ln, Des Plaines, IL 60016
SOLD APR 29, 2026
$481,500
C
4 beds2 baths1,600 sq ft
510 Florian Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60016
SOLD JUN 23, 2026
$460,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,458 sq ft
515 Lance Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60016
SOLD JUL 21, 2026
$424,900
E
3 beds1.5 baths— sq ft
626 Debra Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60016
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$496,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,611 sq ft
703 Westmere Rd, 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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Sale history for 542 Ambleside Rd

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10058801

Oct 5, 2018

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$300,000

$250/sq ft

Sep 7, 2018

Pending

—

Aug 21, 2018

Listed (New)

$309,000

$258/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10030577

Aug 21, 2018

Listing Removed

—

Jul 29, 2018

Price Changed

Jul 25, 2018

Listed (New)

Public Records

Aug 8, 2007

Sold

$310,000

$259/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06536277

Jun 15, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Jun 1, 2007

Listed

$273/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06279882

May 30, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Sep 14, 2006

Listed

Public Records

Feb 24, 2004

Sold

$269,000

$224/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 1, 1988

Sold

$130,000

$108/sq ft

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Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$6,507 (+5.0%)

$6,300 + $22,697

$28,997

2022

$6,196 (+1.7%)

$6,300 + $22,697

$28,997

2021

$6,093 (+1.2%)

$4,200 + $21,060

$25,260

2020

$6,022 (−13.2%)

$4,200 + $21,060

$25,260

2019

$6,939 (+48.1%)

$4,200 + $23,867

$28,067

2018

$4,686 (+1.5%)

$3,500 + $16,702

$20,202

2017

$4,617 (−15.0%)

$3,500 + $16,702

$20,202

2016

$5,433 (+7.4%)

$3,500 + $20,046

$23,546

2015

$5,061 (+0.8%)

$3,150 + $17,843

$20,993

2014

$5,020 (+2.5%)

$3,150 + $17,843

$20,993

2013

$4,897 (−12.0%)

$3,150 + $17,843

$20,993

2012

$5,562 (+2.3%)

$3,675 + $22,207

$25,882

2011

$5,437 (+2.3%)

$3,675 + $22,207

$25,882

2010

$5,314 (+2.3%)

$3,675 + $22,207

$25,882

2009

$5,194 (+20.9%)

$3,850 + $26,859

$30,709

2008

$4,295 (−24.3%)

$6,160 + $26,860

$33,020

2007

$5,670

$6,160 + $26,860

$33,020

Tax history for 542 Ambleside Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$6,507 (+5.0%)

$6,300 + $22,697

$28,997

2022

$6,196 (+1.7%)

$6,300 + $22,697

$28,997

2021

$6,093 (+1.2%)

$4,200 + $21,060

$25,260

2020

$6,022 (−13.2%)

$4,200 + $21,060

$25,260

2019

$6,939 (+48.1%)

$4,200 + $23,867

$28,067

2018

$4,686 (+1.5%)

$3,500 + $16,702

$20,202

2017

$4,617 (−15.0%)

$3,500 + $16,702

$20,202

2016

$5,433 (+7.4%)

$3,500 + $20,046

$23,546

2015

$5,061 (+0.8%)

$3,150 + $17,843

$20,993

2014

$5,020 (+2.5%)

$3,150 + $17,843

$20,993

2013

$4,897 (−12.0%)

$3,150 + $17,843

$20,993

2012

$5,562 (+2.3%)

$3,675 + $22,207

$25,882

2011

$5,437 (+2.3%)

$3,675 + $22,207

$25,882

2010

$5,314 (+2.3%)

$3,675 + $22,207

$25,882

2009

$5,194 (+20.9%)

$3,850 + $26,859

$30,709

2008

$4,295 (−24.3%)

$6,160 + $26,860

$33,020

2007

$5,670

$6,160 + $26,860

$33,020

*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

7,000

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,199

Year built

1961

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Cook County

APN

08133050250000

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2019.

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
Asphalt Driveway

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 3
# of Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1

Master Bedroom Information
Size: 13X12
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Blinds

Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 13X12
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Blinds

Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 12X11
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Blinds

Bedroom #4 Information
Size: 18X13
In Basement
Carpet Flooring
Window Blinds

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

Family Room Information
Size: 18X13
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Blinds, Window Curtains/Drapes

Dining Room Information
Combined with Family Room
Size: 11X11
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Blinds, Window Curtains/Drapes

Kitchen Information
Size: 12X11
Pantry (Closet)
On Main Level
Ceramic/Porcelain Tile Flooring
Window Blinds

Additional Rooms Information
Recreation Room, Workroom
Full Basement
Finished Basement

Additional Room #1 Information
Recreation Room
Size: 23X14
In Basement
Carpet Flooring
Window Blinds

Additional Room #2 Information
Work Room
Size: 13X11
In Basement
Vinyl Flooring
Window Blinds

Equipment
Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
In Living Room

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

Exterior

Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
Built Before 1978
Recent Rehab (Y/N): Yes
Age: 51-60 Years
Brick Exterior
Asphalt/Glass Roof (Shingles)

Lot Information
Dimensions: 125X55
.25-.49 Acre

Property Information
# of Rooms: 9
Ownership: Fee Simple
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 0
Rehab Year: 2018
School Bus Service
Parcel Identification Number: 08133050250000

Financial

Financial Information
Tax: $4,617
Tax Year: 2017
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water: Lake Michigan
Sewer (Public)
Circuit Breakers

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
Subdivision: HIGH RIDGE KNOLLS
Township: ELK GROVE
Corporate Limits: DES PLAINES
Directions: DEMPSTER WEST OF MT. PROSPECT TO MARSHALL NORTH TO AMBLESIDE WEST.

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,199
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 1
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 7,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1961
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 08133050250000
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Jul 16, 2019

Other

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

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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Historical weather

Des Plaines, IL • 60016

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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

$419,000 – $508,000

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Home values near 542 Ambleside Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
526 Ambleside Rd, Des Plaines, IL 6 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3234 Sq. Ft.	$497,582
566 Ambleside Rd, Des Plaines, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1199 Sq. Ft.	$447,628

Address	Redfin Estimate
565 Ambleside Rd, Des Plaines, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1199 Sq. Ft.	$363,427
574 Ambleside Rd, Des Plaines, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1260 Sq. Ft.	$401,531

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

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