245 Amherst Ave Des Plaines, IL 60016
Estimated payment $3,108/month
Highlights
- Recreation Room
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Corner Lot
- Cumberland Elementary School Rated A
- Wood Flooring
- Formal Dining Room
About This Home
Discover a fantastic opportunity in Des Plaines' sought-after Cumberland neighborhood! This charming 3 bed/3 bath home offers spacious living with a first-floor family room seamlessly connected to a newer kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances - Fridge (2025), Dishwasher (2019), washer/dryer (2023). Enjoy the comfort and efficiency of newer triple pane windows and a roof less than 10 years old. Rarely found, the attached two-car garage adds convenience and value. Inside, you'll find a cozy gas fireplace, gleaming hardwood floors, and a vaulted living room ceiling with skylights that fill the space with natural light. The full bathroom has been beautifully remodeled, enhancing the home's appeal. Step outside to a fully fenced yard and patio, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. This home combines style, comfort, and practicality-don't miss your chance to make it yours!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $8,009
Year Built
- Built in 1959
Lot Details
- 8,729 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 100x70x124x55x10x18
- Fenced
- Corner Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Parking Available
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Split Level Home
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Asphalt Roof
Interior Spaces
- 1,850 Sq Ft Home
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Skylights
- Fireplace With Gas Starter
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Recreation Room
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Laminate
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
- Bathroom on Main Level
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Finished Basement
- Partial Basement
- Sump Pump
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Outdoor Features
- Patio
Schools
- Cumberland Elementary School
- Chippewa Middle School
- Maine West High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Lake Michigan Water
Community Details
- Cumberland Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,700 | $38,000 | $8,731 | $29,269 |
| 2024 | $8,700 | $33,000 | $7,421 | $25,579 |
| 2023 | $8,491 | $33,000 | $7,421 | $25,579 |
| 2022 | $8,491 | $33,000 | $7,421 | $25,579 |
| 2021 | $8,634 | $28,088 | $6,111 | $21,977 |
| 2020 | $8,488 | $28,088 | $6,111 | $21,977 |
| 2019 | $8,493 | $31,560 | $6,111 | $25,449 |
| 2018 | $6,440 | $24,969 | $5,238 | $19,731 |
| 2017 | $6,344 | $24,969 | $5,238 | $19,731 |
| 2016 | $6,245 | $24,969 | $5,238 | $19,731 |
| 2015 | $5,879 | $22,071 | $4,583 | $17,488 |
| 2014 | $5,772 | $22,071 | $4,583 | $17,488 |
| 2013 | $5,610 | $22,071 | $4,583 | $17,488 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/01/2026 05/01/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 05/01/2026 05/01/26 | For Sale | $450,000 | +34.3% | $243 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/23/2018 05/23/18 | Sold | $335,000 | -2.9% | $214 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 03/19/2018 03/19/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 03/07/2018 03/07/18 | For Sale | $345,000 | -- | $220 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $335,000 | Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun | |
| Warranty Deed | $237,000 | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | $200,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $268,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $170,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $180,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12622557
APN: 09-07-315-030-0000
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