490 W Helen Rd is a 1,567 square foot house on a 0.46 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Palatine data, we estimate the home's value is $472,824.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
0.46 acresLot Size
$302Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$472,824
$8,000 since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 9.8% lower than the average sale price ($524K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$7,511 (−8.2%)
$12,120 + $19,880
$32,000
2022
$8,185 (+30.9%)
$12,120 + $19,880
$32,000
2021
$6,252 (+0.3%)
$7,070 + $15,511
$22,581
2020
$6,232 (−13.6%)
$7,070 + $15,511
$22,581
2019
$7,212 (−27.2%)
$7,070 + $18,076
$25,146
2018
$9,912 (+25.9%)
$6,565 + $25,330
$31,895
2017
$7,872 (+0.5%)
$6,565 + $25,330
$31,895
2016
$7,830 (+9.0%)
$6,565 + $25,330
$31,895
2015
$7,183 (+0.8%)
$6,060 + $21,818
$27,878
2014
$7,125 (−13.6%)
$6,060 + $21,818
$27,878
2013
$8,245 (+16.8%)
$6,060 + $21,818
$27,878
2012
$7,059 (+1.1%)
$9,090 + $21,515
$30,605
2011
$6,982 (+7.3%)
$9,090 + $21,515
$30,605
2010
$6,509 (−14.1%)
$9,090 + $21,515
$30,605
2009
$7,580 (+13.8%)
$9,595 + $30,429
$40,024
2008
$6,659 (+11.7%)
$15,352 + $26,778
$42,130
2007
$5,964
$15,352 + $26,778
$42,130
Tax history for 490 W Helen Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$7,511 (−8.2%)
$12,120 + $19,880
$32,000
2022
$8,185 (+30.9%)
$12,120 + $19,880
$32,000
2021
$6,252 (+0.3%)
$7,070 + $15,511
$22,581
2020
$6,232 (−13.6%)
$7,070 + $15,511
$22,581
2019
$7,212 (−27.2%)
$7,070 + $18,076
$25,146
2018
$9,912 (+25.9%)
$6,565 + $25,330
$31,895
2017
$7,872 (+0.5%)
$6,565 + $25,330
$31,895
2016
$7,830 (+9.0%)
$6,565 + $25,330
$31,895
2015
$7,183 (+0.8%)
$6,060 + $21,818
$27,878
2014
$7,125 (−13.6%)
$6,060 + $21,818
$27,878
2013
$8,245 (+16.8%)
$6,060 + $21,818
$27,878
2012
$7,059 (+1.1%)
$9,090 + $21,515
$30,605
2011
$6,982 (+7.3%)
$9,090 + $21,515
$30,605
2010
$6,509 (−14.1%)
$9,090 + $21,515
$30,605
2009
$7,580 (+13.8%)
$9,595 + $30,429
$40,024
2008
$6,659 (+11.7%)
$15,352 + $26,778
$42,130
2007
$5,964
$15,352 + $26,778
$42,130
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Dec 19, 2024 • Final
Building permit for single family alteration
Replace the existing handrails on the front stairs and porch.
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Finish: Unfinished
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Bungalow
Exterior Wall: Masonry
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: ARTHUR T MCINTOSH & COMPANYS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,567
# of Stories: 1.5
Stories Type: 1 1/2
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 20,200
Legal Lot Number: 11
Legal Block Number: 2
Acres: 0.4637
County Use Description: RESID 1 STORY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,567
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 02221160140000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Stuart R Paddock School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
Plum Grove Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
8/10
Wm Fremd High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% 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
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Palatine, IL • 60067
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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
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Estimated sale price
$450,000 – $544,000
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