$457,000
SOLD APR 7, 2026

475 Amherst Ave Des Plaines, IL 60016

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,422 Sq Ft
9,540 Sq Ft Lot Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 7, 2026

$321 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near park
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Cumberland Elementary School Rated A
  • Ranch Style House
  • Sun or Florida Room

About This Home

As of April 2026

Sprawling brick and stone ranch in the highly coveted Cumberland neighborhood! Situated on a beautifully manicured oversized lot, this home exudes timeless curb appeal and effortless single-level living. Inside, a sun-drenched living room offers an airy, inviting feel, while the kitchen features stainless steel appliances, abundant cabinetry, and a statement island perfect for gathering and meal prep. The spacious dining room is ideal for hosting with ease. Generously sized bedrooms feature double closets for exceptional storage. Hardwood flooring, crown molding, and recessed lighting throughout the main floor. Beautifully updated main-floor bathroom. The expansive lower level creates the ultimate entertainment zone, complete with a half bath, dedicated laundry area, and substantial utility space. The cozy sunroom leads to your fully fenced backyard featuring a patio retreat and new sod, plus an exterior sprinkler system for easy maintenance. Attached garage and expanded concrete driveway provide ample additional parking. Super convenient location close to the Metra, downtown Mount Prospect, and downtown Des Plaines. This home is a rare blend of space, style, and substance in one of the area's most sought-after locations.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Louis Parrino

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475159805 Listed on: 02/11/2026

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Last Buyer's Agent

Laura Amelio

Baird & Warner License #475123076

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,651

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 9,540 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 74.9 x 127.1 x 74.4 x 127.2
  • Fenced
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 1.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,422 Sq Ft Home
  • Built-In Features
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Window Screens
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Schools

  • Cumberland Elementary School
  • Chippewa Middle School
  • Maine West High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Property is near park

Community Details

  • Cumberland Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,651

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

9,540 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Subdivision Name: Cumberland
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Separate Dining Room
  • LivingArea: 1422
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sprinkler-Lawn
  • Room Type: Sun Room, Foyer, Recreation Room
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.5
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1.5

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Baseboard
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Cumberland Elementary School
  • High School: Maine West High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Chippewa Middle School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.219
  • Lot Dimensions: 74.9 X 127.1 X 74.4 X 127.2
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7650.73
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 11, 2026
Closed on
Mar 17, 2026
Sold by
Panovich and Panovich Dejan
Bought by
Amelio Laura
Seller's Agent
Louis Parrino
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Laura Amelio
Baird & Warner
List Price
$469,900
Sold Price
$457,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,900
-2.75%
Views
33

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.56%
Original Mortgage
$251,350
Outstanding Balance
$251,099
Interest Rate
5.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$210,270

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 15, 2023
Closed on
Jan 8, 2024
Sold by
Romashko Todd
Bought by
Panovich Vesna and Panovich Dejan
Seller's Agent
Timothy Reuter
Crosstown Realtors, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Louis Parrino
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$420,000
Sold Price
$415,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-1.19%
Views
148

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.48%
Original Mortgage
$332,000
Interest Rate
7.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 6, 2016
Closed on
Jul 25, 2016
Sold by
Pekoe Susan L
Bought by
Romashko Todd
Seller's Agent
Jackie Guinane
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Jackie Guinane
Baird & Warner
List Price
$299,900
Sold Price
$299,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.43%
Original Mortgage
$239,920
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $457,000 Stewart Title
Warranty Deed $415,000 Fidelity National Title
Warranty Deed $300,000 Baird & Warner Title Service
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $251,350 New Conventional
Previous Owner $332,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $239,920 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/07/2026 04/07/26 Sold $457,000 -2.7% $321 / Sq Ft
02/18/2026 02/18/26 Pending -- -- --
02/11/2026 02/11/26 For Sale $469,900 +13.2% $330 / Sq Ft
01/25/2024 01/25/24 Sold $415,000 -1.2% $292 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/11/2023 12/11/23 Pending -- -- --
11/15/2023 11/15/23 For Sale $420,000 +40.0% $295 / Sq Ft
07/29/2016 07/29/16 Sold $299,900 0.0% $211 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/06/2016 06/06/16 Pending -- -- --
06/06/2016 06/06/16 For Sale $299,900 -- $211 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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 $7,477 $37,000 $9,525 $27,475
2024 $7,477 $31,673 $8,096 $23,577
2023 $7,868 $34,000 $8,096 $25,904
2022 $7,868 $34,000 $8,096 $25,904
2021 $6,643 $24,942 $6,667 $18,275
2020 $6,600 $24,942 $6,667 $18,275
2019 $6,619 $28,025 $6,667 $21,358
2018 $6,659 $25,701 $5,715 $19,986
2017 $6,559 $25,701 $5,715 $19,986
2016 $7,142 $25,701 $5,715 $19,986
2015 $5,740 $23,484 $5,000 $18,484
2014 $6,009 $24,708 $5,000 $19,708
2013 $6,371 $24,708 $5,000 $19,708
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12566780

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-07-103-044-0000

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