532 W Helen Rd is a 1,285 square foot house on a 2.02 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on December 22, 1981 for $73,000. Based on Redfin's Palatine data, we estimate the home's value is $527,076.
Single-familyProperty Type
1971Year Built
2.02 acresLot Size
$410Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$527,076
$454K since sold in December 1981$20K since August
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 11.9% higher than the average sale price ($471K) of 5 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Oct 9, 2026 • Active
Building permit for single family alteration
Construct an attached two-car garage.
Addition
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: Partial
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: Frame/Masonry
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: MCINTOSH NORTHWEST UNIT2
Living Sq. Ft: 1,285
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOT 8 BLK 5 IN ARTHUR R MCINTOSH & COMPANY'S NORTH WEST ACRES UNIT #2 S2 NW4 OF SEC22 T42N R10E 3P
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 87,991
Legal Lot Number: 8
Legal Block Number: 5
Acres: 2.02
County Use Description: RESID 1 STORY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,285
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.02 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1971
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 02221140180000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Stuart R Paddock School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Plum Grove Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
8/10
Wm Fremd High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
Provided by GreatSchools
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
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
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Palatine, IL • 60067
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
29
15
37
22
54
34
62
43
69
49
81
63
85
68
81
64
79
59
67
49
50
37
35
22
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$501,000 – $607,000
Reach more buyers when you sell with Redfin. Save up to $5,271 in fees.3 minutes to get started.