304 Amherst Ave Des Plaines, IL 60016
Estimated payment $3,532/month
Highlights
- Wood Burning Stove
- Recreation Room
- Wood Flooring
- Cumberland Elementary School Rated A
- Vaulted Ceiling
- 4-minute walk to Dimucci-Lowenberg Park
About This Home
Welcome to this 3 bedroom, 3 bath beautifully updated split-level home: 3 spacious bedrooms, and 3 full bathrooms, this home combines modern upgrades with timeless beauty! SO MANY UPDATES: IN THE LAST 2 YEARS: Kitchen remodel of approximately $50,000, including upgraded insulation in kitchen and addition flooring! NEW Garage siding & Garage floor NEW Driveway, Landscaping rock alongside garage, NEW Water heater, NEW Washer, NEW ALL House interior walls and trim painted, NEW Front and back landscaping, NEW can lights in room addition, NEW Whole house humidifier, NEW carport beams & siding * ALSO Yard is aerated twice a year and fertilized regularly, Furnace and air conditioner inspected annually IN THE LAST 10 YEARS: NEW Windows, NEW Siding, NEW Front and Back Entry and Storm Doors, NEW A/C unit, NEW Flat roof in room addition, NEW Patio, Front Stoop & Brick work outside of kitchen door and by garbage cans, NEW Refinished wood floors, NEW Oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, washer, and dryer, NEW Upgraded roller shades, NEW Fireplace with new gas line and flue, NEW Ceiling fans and light fixtures, all three bathrooms with new fixtures and floors, NEW Frost-free outdoor spigots front and back, NEW Upgraded electrical panel and switches. Main level features vaulted ceilings throughout the kitchen and living/dining area, creating a spacious and airy atmosphere with tons of natural light Gorgeous updated kitchen is a chef's dream, featuring custom 42-inch cabinets with tons of storage space, quartz countertops with a breakfast bar, updated appliances and leading into a huge brick addition with cozy fireplace and a full bathroom, access to the garage and carport, and overlooking 2 patios and gorgeous landscaped yard On the upper level: 3 bright bedrooms and a shared full bathroom in the hallway with large windows and spacious closets with hardwood floors throughout On the lower level there is an open layout with large rec room, laundry room and cool updated full bath with jetted tub! Step outside to a beautifully landscaped, fully fenced backyard with patio, The backyard offers a cozy retreat that provides privacy and security. Parking is made easy with a 1.5-car attached garage, 1-carport and additional spaces in the driveway. Beautiful move-in-ready home in the desirable Cumberland Village subdivision of Des Plaines, IL, this home is just moments from parks, dining, shopping, top-rated schools, and the Metra!
Listing Agent
@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475133144 Listed on: 09/18/2025
Open House Schedule
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Saturday, September 27, 20252:00 to 4:00 pm9/27/2025 2:00:00 PM +00:009/27/2025 4:00:00 PM +00:00SHOWINGS BEGIN AT OPEN HOUSE SAT 2-4 & SUN 12-2!Add to Calendar
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Sunday, September 28, 202511:00 am to 1:00 pm9/28/2025 11:00:00 AM +00:009/28/2025 1:00:00 PM +00:00SHOWINGS BEGIN AT OPEN HOUSE SAT 2-4 & SUN 12-2!Add to Calendar
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $7,590
Year Built
- Built in 1959
Lot Details
- 7,161 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 55x125
- Fenced
Parking
- 1 Car Garage
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Split Level Home
- Asphalt Roof
Interior Spaces
- 1,496 Sq Ft Home
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Wood Burning Stove
- Window Screens
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Combination Dining and Living Room
- Recreation Room
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Kitchen
- Range
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
- Sink Near Laundry
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,590 | $32,104 | $6,089 | $26,015 |
| 2023 | $8,126 | $35,000 | $6,089 | $28,911 |
| 2022 | $8,126 | $35,000 | $6,089 | $28,911 |
| 2021 | $6,733 | $25,233 | $5,014 | $20,219 |
| 2020 | $6,688 | $25,233 | $5,014 | $20,219 |
| 2019 | $6,707 | $28,352 | $5,014 | $23,338 |
| 2018 | $6,383 | $24,777 | $4,297 | $20,480 |
| 2017 | $6,287 | $24,777 | $4,297 | $20,480 |
| 2016 | $6,499 | $25,884 | $4,297 | $21,587 |
| 2015 | $5,929 | $22,236 | $3,760 | $18,476 |
| 2014 | $5,820 | $22,236 | $3,760 | $18,476 |
| 2013 | $5,658 | $22,236 | $3,760 | $18,476 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/22/2025 09/22/25 | For Sale | $549,000 | +90.7% | $367 / Sq Ft |
| 07/15/2014 07/15/14 | Sold | $287,900 | -0.7% | $192 / Sq Ft |
| 05/27/2014 05/27/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/18/2014 04/18/14 | For Sale | $289,900 | -- | $194 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | $76,876 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Closed | $24,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Closed | $256,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $36,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Closed | $250,850 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $50,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Closed | $190,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12475569
APN: 09-07-315-021-0000
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