Wall to wall sunlight fills this 4 bedroom, 2 bath cape cod located on almost an acre of land! From the moment you enter, this home exudes character and charm. The living room features hardwood floors and a picture window to take in the peaceful views, and opens to the dining room with farmhouse-style beams and bright kitchen. The kitchen, which includes an island, provides plenty of space for meal preparation as well as ample cabinet space for storage. Enjoy cozy gatherings in the large family room, also featuring shiplap ceilings with beam accents, stone fireplace and bay window. Completing the first floor is the primary bedroom, second bedroom, full bath with double sinks and the laundry room which has space to double as a mudroom! Upstairs, find two additional large yet cozy bedrooms and a second full bath. Outdoors, enjoy dining alfresco on the patio and plenty of recreation in the huge, lush yard with mature trees. Two car detached garage with two workshop rooms and storage galore! Great location close to shopping and restaurants. Just a stone's throw to the Metra train line and River Trails Park District which features a park, walking trail, pool, skate park, and more! Direct access to the Prospect Heights bike trail. All this, plus excellent schools: Euclid, River Trails and Hersey. This home will have a brand new roof and electrical panel prior to closing, too! It's the perfect retreat - don't miss out!
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
0.96 acresLot Size
$264Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Amy DeRango• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Listed by Kelly Baysinger• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with Sharon Lynch• @properties Christie�s International Real Estate
Home is in decent shape. The big draw is the large lot and 2 workshops connected to garage.
5 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Robert Parilla
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 5 Alton Rd
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11148900
Oct 13, 2021
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$365,000
$166/sq ft
Aug 20, 2021
Pending (Active Under Contract)
—
Jul 19, 2021
Price Changed
$364,900
$165/sq ft
Jul 8, 2021
Listed (New)
$375,000
$170/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11112927
Jul 8, 2021
Listing Removed
—
Jun 22, 2021
Price Changed
*
Jun 5, 2021
Listed (New)
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08755339
Mar 18, 2015
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$320,000
$145/sq ft
Feb 24, 2015
Pending (Contingent (Do Not Show))
—
Oct 17, 2014
Listed (New)
$335,000
$152/sq ft
+10
Beautiful Cape Cod on park-like 1 acre lot! Inside, enjoy 4 spacious BRs, cozy sunken FR w/stone FP, sun filled LR w/large picture window, newer kitchen w/island & eating area highlighted by gleaming hardwood flrs & fresh paint! Outside you'll find a serene yard with lush, mature landscaping. Endless possibilities in the 2 car garage with extra workshop space & storage. Close to park, bike trails, golf & Metra!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08693080
Oct 1, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Aug 5, 2014
Listed (New)
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07926730
Mar 13, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Oct 18, 2011
Listed (New)
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07063742
Nov 21, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Nov 1, 2008
Listed
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06694913
Oct 6, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Oct 5, 2007
Listed
*
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$11,069 (+6.9%)
$16,760 + $21,240
$38,000
2022
$10,355 (−1.1%)
$16,760 + $21,240
$38,000
2021
$10,468 (+4.1%)
$8,380 + $21,944
$30,324
2020
$10,054 (−0.4%)
$8,380 + $21,944
$30,324
2019
$10,099 (−13.7%)
$8,380 + $25,578
$33,958
2018
$11,704 (+1.4%)
$7,332 + $28,311
$35,643
2017
$11,545 (+7.2%)
$7,332 + $28,311
$35,643
2016
$10,772 (+7.5%)
$7,332 + $28,311
$35,643
2015
$10,018 (+1.1%)
$6,285 + $24,210
$30,495
2014
$9,907 (−0.7%)
$6,285 + $24,210
$30,495
2013
$9,977 (+1.0%)
$6,285 + $25,177
$31,462
2012
$9,883 (+7.2%)
$9,427 + $25,732
$35,159
2011
$9,215 (+1.7%)
$9,427 + $25,732
$35,159
2010
$9,058 (+12.3%)
$9,427 + $25,732
$35,159
2009
$8,063 (+6.1%)
$10,475 + $24,305
$34,780
2008
$7,597 (−7.9%)
$16,760 + $20,639
$37,399
2007
$8,253
$16,760 + $24,905
$41,665
Tax history for 5 Alton Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$11,069 (+6.9%)
$16,760 + $21,240
$38,000
2022
$10,355 (−1.1%)
$16,760 + $21,240
$38,000
2021
$10,468 (+4.1%)
$8,380 + $21,944
$30,324
2020
$10,054 (−0.4%)
$8,380 + $21,944
$30,324
2019
$10,099 (−13.7%)
$8,380 + $25,578
$33,958
2018
$11,704 (+1.4%)
$7,332 + $28,311
$35,643
2017
$11,545 (+7.2%)
$7,332 + $28,311
$35,643
2016
$10,772 (+7.5%)
$7,332 + $28,311
$35,643
2015
$10,018 (+1.1%)
$6,285 + $24,210
$30,495
2014
$9,907 (−0.7%)
$6,285 + $24,210
$30,495
2013
$9,977 (+1.0%)
$6,285 + $25,177
$31,462
2012
$9,883 (+7.2%)
$9,427 + $25,732
$35,159
2011
$9,215 (+1.7%)
$9,427 + $25,732
$35,159
2010
$9,058 (+12.3%)
$9,427 + $25,732
$35,159
2009
$8,063 (+6.1%)
$10,475 + $24,305
$34,780
2008
$7,597 (−7.9%)
$16,760 + $20,639
$37,399
2007
$8,253
$16,760 + $24,905
$41,665
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.