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Off Market Dec 2013 for $270K

$751,472

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,056/mo

•

1,488

sq ft

551 Helen Rd, Palatine, IL 60067

About this home

Great opportunity! Just move in & enjoy this extensively updated 4 bedroom ranch home nestled on a park-like wooded half acre. Meticulously maintained, it offers quality thru-out, an open floor plan & easy one level living. Decor is neutral with gleaming hardwood flooring, granite, a stunning stone fireplace & luxury baths. Convenient to downtown Palatine with shopping, dining, and Metra. Fremd school district.

Single-familyProperty Type

1953Year Built

0.54 acresLot Size

$505Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Donna Veller • Coldwell Banker Realty

Bought with Noreen Plaga • RE/MAX Central Inc.

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08371457

Redfin Estimate

$751,472

$481K since sold in December 2013$6,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 65.6% higher than the average sale price ($454K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$511,000
A
4 beds2 baths1,965 sq ft
165 S Maple St, Palatine, IL 60067
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$490,000
B
4 beds2 baths1,368 sq ft
449 S Bennett Ave, Palatine, IL 60067
SOLD MAY 21, 2026
$426,500
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,485 sq ft
429 W Helen Rd, Palatine, IL 60067
SOLD SEP 1, 2026
$450,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths1,334 sq ft
255 W Daniels Rd, Palatine, IL 60067
SOLD MAY 22, 2026
$392,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,700 sq ft
886 W Palatine Rd, Palatine, IL 60067

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Market trends in 60067, IL

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.4%

+0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$470K

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

43d

1 days MoM

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189

1 MoM

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Hardwood floors appear in good condition. Granite counters look like a "forest floor". Huge backyard. No master bath. No central air, and boiler appears older.
13 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Dan Bergman
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Older ranch that has some updates throughout. Odd room layout. Small bedrooms, roof showing wear and tear. Small, older a/c units in windows.
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Sale history for 551 Helen Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Feb 7, 2014

Sold

$270,000

$181/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08371457

Dec 4, 2013

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$270,000

$181/sq ft

Nov 13, 2013

Pending (Contingent (Do Not Show))

—

Oct 29, 2013

Contingent

—

Aug 6, 2013

Price Changed (Price Change)

$299,999

$202/sq ft

Jun 17, 2013

Listed (New)

$314,900

$212/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07289664

Dec 14, 2009

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$215,000

$144/sq ft

Oct 24, 2009

Contingent

—

Sep 28, 2009

Price Changed (Price Change)

$214,900

$144/sq ft

Aug 18, 2009

Price Changed (Price Change)

$229,900

$155/sq ft

Aug 4, 2009

Listed (New)

$244,900

$165/sq ft

Great opportunity to own mature 1/2 acre lot in Fremd school district. Not a foreclosure or short-sale, but is being sold AS-IS due to condition. The house has potential w/ the proper updates. Bathrooms need remodeling & the garage is in need of replacement. There are hardwood floors throughout the home waiting to be restored. The kitchen was remodeled in the 90's, & includes a center island. New deck.

Public Records

Nov 24, 1993

Sold

$186,000

$125/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 2, 1991

Sold

$171,000

$115/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 1, 1985

Sold

$88,500

$59/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$22,406 (+3.5%)

$12,120 + $66,880

$79,000

2022

$21,646 (+18.1%)

$12,120 + $66,880

$79,000

2021

$18,322 (+1.1%)

$7,070 + $52,676

$59,746

2020

$18,122 (+0.1%)

$7,070 + $52,676

$59,746

2019

$18,097 (−10.2%)

$7,070 + $59,463

$66,533

2018

$20,161 (+1.8%)

$6,565 + $61,744

$68,309

2017

$19,798 (+6.1%)

$6,565 + $61,744

$68,309

2016

$18,661 (+172.9%)

$6,565 + $61,744

$68,309

2014

$6,837 (+2.6%)

$6,060 + $16,466

$22,526

2013

$6,662 (−6.0%)

$6,060 + $16,466

$22,526

2012

$7,085 (+4.6%)

$9,090 + $17,338

$26,428

2011

$6,774 (+1.3%)

$9,090 + $17,338

$26,428

2010

$6,686 (−14.9%)

$9,090 + $17,338

$26,428

2009

$7,852 (+39.2%)

$9,595 + $24,488

$34,083

2008

$5,639 (+14.1%)

$15,352 + $20,524

$35,876

2007

$4,941

$15,352 + $20,524

$35,876

Tax history for 551 Helen Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$22,406 (+3.5%)

$12,120 + $66,880

$79,000

2022

$21,646 (+18.1%)

$12,120 + $66,880

$79,000

2021

$18,322 (+1.1%)

$7,070 + $52,676

$59,746

2020

$18,122 (+0.1%)

$7,070 + $52,676

$59,746

2019

$18,097 (−10.2%)

$7,070 + $59,463

$66,533

2018

$20,161 (+1.8%)

$6,565 + $61,744

$68,309

2017

$19,798 (+6.1%)

$6,565 + $61,744

$68,309

2016

$18,661 (+172.9%)

$6,565 + $61,744

$68,309

2014

$6,837 (+2.6%)

$6,060 + $16,466

$22,526

2013

$6,662 (−6.0%)

$6,060 + $16,466

$22,526

2012

$7,085 (+4.6%)

$9,090 + $17,338

$26,428

2011

$6,774 (+1.3%)

$9,090 + $17,338

$26,428

2010

$6,686 (−14.9%)

$9,090 + $17,338

$26,428

2009

$7,852 (+39.2%)

$9,595 + $24,488

$34,083

2008

$5,639 (+14.1%)

$15,352 + $20,524

$35,876

2007

$4,941

$15,352 + $20,524

$35,876

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.46 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

4,379

Year built

2015

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Cook County

APN

02221120130000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# Of Cars: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Detached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 11
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 10
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 10
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 13
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 22 x 09
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 17 x 13
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Main
Dimensions: 06 x 06
Flooring: Vinyl

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 24 x 15
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 11
Flooring: Hardwood

Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Separate
Basement Description: Crawl,Cellar

Interior Features
Interior Features: Hardwood Floors
# of Rooms: 8

Equipment
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Location: Family Room
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck

Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Exterior Building Type: Frame
Age: 51-60 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1 Story
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rehab (Y/N): Yes
General Information: School Bus Service
Parcel Number: 02221120130000

Lot Information
Dimensions: 107X208X107X212
Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
Lot Features: Wooded

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,825
Tax Year: 2011
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Lake Michigan
Sewer: Septic-Private

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard
Cooling: Window/Wall Unit - 1

Location

Community Information
Community Features: Street Paved

School Information
Elementary School District: 15
Elementary School: PLEASANT HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Middle Or Junior School District: 15
Middle Or Junior School: PLUM GROVE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
High School District: 211
High School: WM FREMD HIGH SCHOOL

Location Information
Township: PALATINE
Corporate Limits: PALATINE
Directions: Quentin South of Palatine Road to Helen East to property

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,379
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2015
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 02221120130000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing

Around this home

Schools

Pleasant Hill Elementary School

Public K-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

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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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Estimated sale price

$714,000 – $865,000

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Home values near 551 Helen Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
531 West Helen Rd, Palatine, IL 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3620 Sq. Ft.	$999,725
541 West Helen Rd, Palatine, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1175 Sq. Ft.	$455,839

Address	Redfin Estimate
571 West Helen Rd, Palatine, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1368 Sq. Ft.	$414,295
532 West Helen Rd, Palatine, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1285 Sq. Ft.	$527,076

Address	Redfin Estimate
553 West Helen Rd, Palatine, IL 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3400 Sq. Ft.	$1,014,068
534 West Helen Rd, Palatine, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2001 Sq. Ft.	$687,613

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