Great Starter Home or Investment Opportunity! See the exact layout with the 3-D tour. Move right in to this home that features a recently refinished kitchen with granite counters, nice hardwood floors throughout most of the main level, a finished basement with an office (or bedroom), bathroom, living room AND exterior access door to the backyard - a great way to House Hack as an investment property or use as your own extra space! Many major items have been replaced in the last few years so there's very little to do in the near future! A/C replaced in 2020, Electrical in 2011, Furnace and Water Heater are also recent. There are ceiling fans in both bedrooms to keep you comfortable. Easy access to Highway 53 and a very short trip to Downtown Palatine for the METRA train, pools, parks, restaurants, shopping, farmers market - most of which are in the process of reopening soon, if not already.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07715446
Apr 5, 2011
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$118,000
$144/sq ft
Feb 1, 2011
Contingent
—
Jan 21, 2011
Listed (New)
$128,900
$157/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07409838
Jan 21, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Nov 16, 2010
Contingent
—
Aug 3, 2010
Contingent
—
Public Records
Dec 4, 2003
Sold
$225,000
$274/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 14, 2000
Sold
$155,000
$189/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$7,105 (+3.4%)
$5,250 + $20,750
$26,000
2022
$6,874 (+26.2%)
$4,500 + $19,500
$24,000
2021
$5,445 (+1.5%)
$2,625 + $14,140
$16,765
2020
$5,363 (+0.2%)
$2,625 + $14,140
$16,765
2019
$5,354 (−13.4%)
$2,625 + $16,045
$18,670
2018
$6,180 (+1.9%)
$2,437 + $17,449
$19,886
2017
$6,063 (+7.5%)
$2,437 + $17,449
$19,886
2016
$5,639 (+13.3%)
$2,437 + $17,449
$19,886
2015
$4,977 (+1.2%)
$2,250 + $13,949
$16,199
2014
$4,916 (+2.6%)
$2,250 + $13,949
$16,199
2013
$4,790 (+29.5%)
$2,250 + $13,949
$16,199
2012
$3,700 (+22.5%)
$3,375 + $10,425
$13,800
2011
$3,020 (−37.7%)
$3,375 + $10,425
$13,800
2010
$4,843 (−15.4%)
$3,375 + $17,589
$20,964
2009
$5,728 (+42.7%)
$3,562 + $23,080
$26,642
2008
$4,012 (+17.2%)
$5,700 + $22,345
$28,045
2007
$3,422
$5,700 + $22,345
$28,045
Tax history for 656 E Palatine Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$7,105 (+3.4%)
$5,250 + $20,750
$26,000
2022
$6,874 (+26.2%)
$4,500 + $19,500
$24,000
2021
$5,445 (+1.5%)
$2,625 + $14,140
$16,765
2020
$5,363 (+0.2%)
$2,625 + $14,140
$16,765
2019
$5,354 (−13.4%)
$2,625 + $16,045
$18,670
2018
$6,180 (+1.9%)
$2,437 + $17,449
$19,886
2017
$6,063 (+7.5%)
$2,437 + $17,449
$19,886
2016
$5,639 (+13.3%)
$2,437 + $17,449
$19,886
2015
$4,977 (+1.2%)
$2,250 + $13,949
$16,199
2014
$4,916 (+2.6%)
$2,250 + $13,949
$16,199
2013
$4,790 (+29.5%)
$2,250 + $13,949
$16,199
2012
$3,700 (+22.5%)
$3,375 + $10,425
$13,800
2011
$3,020 (−37.7%)
$3,375 + $10,425
$13,800
2010
$4,843 (−15.4%)
$3,375 + $17,589
$20,964
2009
$5,728 (+42.7%)
$3,562 + $23,080
$26,642
2008
$4,012 (+17.2%)
$5,700 + $22,345
$28,045
2007
$3,422
$5,700 + $22,345
$28,045
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,500 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
822
Year built
1945
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
02144120170000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 15, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# Of Cars: 1.5
# of Garage Spaces: 1.5
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Detached
Driveway: Concrete
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bedrooms Possible: 2
Room Information
Room Type: Recreation Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 23 x 17
Room Information
Room Type: Office
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 11 x 11
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 11
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Eating Area-Table Space
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 8
Flooring: Ceramic Tile
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 19 x 11
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 11
Flooring: Hardwood
Bath: None
Additional Rooms Information
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Finished,Exterior Access
Basement Sq. Ft.: 800
Laundry Features: In Unit
Interior Features
Interior Features: Hardwood Floors
# of Rooms: 6
Equipment
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Exterior
Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Below Grade Finished Area: 600
Exterior Building Type: Brick
Age: 71-80 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 1,422
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1 Story
Main Sq Ft: 822
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 1,622
Total Sq Ft: 822
Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 200
General Information: School Bus Service,Interstate Access
Parcel Number: 02144120170000
Lot Information
Dimensions: 150X50
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Lot Features: Fenced Yard
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,363
Tax Year: 2020
Financial Information
Finance Code: FHA
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Community Information
Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 15
Elementary School: Winston Campus-Elementary
Middle Or Junior School District: 15
Middle Or Junior School: Winston Campus-Junior High
High School District: 211
High School: Palatine High School
Location Information
Township: Palatine
Corporate Limits: Palatine
Directions: PALATINE RD E OF NORTHWEST HIGHWAY, W of ROHLWING ON N SIDE OF STREET
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 822
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1945
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 02144120170000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 15, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: No
Possession: Closing
Around this home
Schools
Virginia Lake Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
6/10
Winston Campus Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
5/10
Palatine High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
8/10
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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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be 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 • 60074
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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78
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67
47
50
37
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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
$344,000 – $416,000
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