What a gem! Custom ranch with newly built room addition! So spacious, open floor plan, high ceilings. Beautiful white kitchen cabinets with stone countertop and mosaic backsplash, upgraded SS appliances, spacious island, additional room for storage, hardwood floors t/o, custom trim, new doors, new windows, gorgeous bathrooms, new roof, new siding, paver patio, spacious yard, professionally landscaped. Best neighborhood, Fremd High school. Make your move today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
8,537 sq ftLot Size
$366Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Egle Vasiliauskiene• Amber Realty Inc.
Bought with Egle Vasiliauskiene• Amber Realty Inc.
Cozy two bedroom ranch home in a great location. This sun-lit, well maintained home boasts hardwood floors throughout. With a little bit of TLC, this home can be customized for homeowners enjoyment or as a great investment opportunity! Located near top rated schools, Metra for an easy commute, shopping and restaurants! Don't miss out on this great opportunity!
Public Records
Mar 13, 2003
Sold
$142,000
$109/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 8, 1996
Sold
$122,000
$94/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$7,876 (−23.2%)
$5,133 + $28,102
$33,235
2022
$10,253 (+162.6%)
$5,133 + $30,665
$35,798
2021
$3,904 (−32.3%)
$2,994 + $15,021
$18,015
2020
$5,763 (+0.2%)
$2,994 + $15,021
$18,015
2019
$5,754 (−2.4%)
$2,994 + $17,068
$20,062
2018
$5,898 (+1.9%)
$2,780 + $16,199
$18,979
2017
$5,787 (+7.5%)
$2,780 + $16,199
$18,979
2016
$5,381 (+5.5%)
$2,780 + $16,199
$18,979
2015
$5,103 (+1.2%)
$2,566 + $14,045
$16,611
2014
$5,041 (+2.6%)
$2,566 + $14,045
$16,611
2013
$4,912 (−5.2%)
$2,566 + $14,045
$16,611
2012
$5,182 (+4.6%)
$3,850 + $15,477
$19,327
2011
$4,954 (+1.3%)
$3,850 + $15,477
$19,327
2010
$4,889 (−5.5%)
$3,850 + $15,477
$19,327
2009
$5,175 (+5.4%)
$4,064 + $18,399
$22,463
2008
$4,912 (+2.0%)
$6,502 + $17,145
$23,647
2007
$4,814
$6,502 + $17,145
$23,647
Tax history for 216 W Helen Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$7,876 (−23.2%)
$5,133 + $28,102
$33,235
2022
$10,253 (+162.6%)
$5,133 + $30,665
$35,798
2021
$3,904 (−32.3%)
$2,994 + $15,021
$18,015
2020
$5,763 (+0.2%)
$2,994 + $15,021
$18,015
2019
$5,754 (−2.4%)
$2,994 + $17,068
$20,062
2018
$5,898 (+1.9%)
$2,780 + $16,199
$18,979
2017
$5,787 (+7.5%)
$2,780 + $16,199
$18,979
2016
$5,381 (+5.5%)
$2,780 + $16,199
$18,979
2015
$5,103 (+1.2%)
$2,566 + $14,045
$16,611
2014
$5,041 (+2.6%)
$2,566 + $14,045
$16,611
2013
$4,912 (−5.2%)
$2,566 + $14,045
$16,611
2012
$5,182 (+4.6%)
$3,850 + $15,477
$19,327
2011
$4,954 (+1.3%)
$3,850 + $15,477
$19,327
2010
$4,889 (−5.5%)
$3,850 + $15,477
$19,327
2009
$5,175 (+5.4%)
$4,064 + $18,399
$22,463
2008
$4,912 (+2.0%)
$6,502 + $17,145
$23,647
2007
$4,814
$6,502 + $17,145
$23,647
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,556 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,249
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
02222150210000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# Of Cars: 1
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Detached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
Driveway: Concrete
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Possible: 3
Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
Basement Description: Crawl
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Interior Features
Interior Features: Hardwood Floors, Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floorplan, Granite Counters
# of Rooms: 6
Equipment
CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Patio, Brick Paver Patio
Building Information
Living Area Source: Landlord/Tenant/Seller
Exterior Building Type: Fiber Cement
Age: 61-70 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1 Story
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): Yes
Rebuilt Year: 2021
Rehab (Y/N): Yes
Rehab Year: 2021
General Information: School Bus Service
Parcel Number: 02222150210000
Lot Information
Dimensions: 62X139
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,753.57
Tax Year: 2019
Financial Information
Finance Code: Cash
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Lake Michigan
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 15
Middle Or Junior School District: 15
High School District: 211
High School: Wm Fremd High School
Location Information
Township: Palatine
Corporate Limits: Palatine
Directions: PLUM GROVE RD TO HELEN WEST TO HOME
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,249
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,556 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 02222150210000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Around this home
Schools
Stuart R Paddock School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
9/10
Plum Grove Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
8/10
Wm Fremd High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Palatine, IL • 60067
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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67
49
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37
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22
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
June and 3.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.2 hrs
3.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$453,000 – $548,000
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