RENTED MAR 14, 2026

493 Amherst Ave Des Plaines, IL 60016

Estimated Value: $406,000 - $459,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,366 Sq Ft
$321/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Cumberland Elementary School Rated A
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Patio

About This Home

As of March 2026

Beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath split-level home located in desirable Cumberland. The welcoming foyer with a coat closet opens to a spacious living/dining room featuring hardwood floors, a wall of windows, and a sliding door leading to the backyard. The eat-in kitchen includes newer flooring and a brand-new cooktop. The second level offers three generously sized bedrooms with hardwood floors and a large full bath. The expansive lower-level family room has a full bath and a walk-out to the backyard-perfect for entertaining. A roomy laundry area offers excellent storage options. Additional updates include newer windows, updated furnace, A/C, and water heater, plus a new roof in 2023. The home also features a 2-car attached garage and sits on a corner lot with a patio and storage shed.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Stacy Kondziolka

Baird & Warner License #475131133 Listed on: 12/09/2025

Baird & Warner

Last Renter's Agent

Ewa Badzioch

Baird & Warner License #475211440

Baird & Warner

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • 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

Interior Spaces

  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Cooktop

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed

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

  • Security Deposit $3,000
  • Property Available on 12/9/25
  • 12 Month Lease Term

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Rental Info

  • Available Date: 2025-12-09
  • Lease Term: 12 Months
  • Board Number: 10
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Rental Price: 3000
  • Security Deposit: 3000
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Type Detached: Split Level
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Split Level
  • Subdivision Name: Cumberland
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Rented
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Cooktop
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Furnished: No
  • Room Type: Eating Area
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Sink
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Additional Pet Rent, Cats OK, Deposit Required, Dogs OK
  • Rent Includes: None

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 6172

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 9, 2004
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$438,773
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$299,900 Multiple
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/14/2026 03/14/26 Rented $3,000 0.0% --
12/09/2025 12/09/25 For Rent $3,000 +7.1% --
02/20/2024 02/20/24 Rented $2,800 0.0% --
02/01/2024 02/01/24 For Rent $2,800 +21.7% --
03/24/2022 03/24/22 Rented $2,300 0.0% --
03/23/2022 03/23/22 For Rent $2,300 0.0% --
03/23/2022 03/23/22 Off Market $2,300 -- --
03/07/2022 03/07/22 For Rent $2,300 -- --
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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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 $8,354 $39,000 $6,172 $32,828
2024 $8,354 $35,000 $5,246 $29,754
2023 $8,126 $35,000 $5,246 $29,754
2022 $8,126 $35,000 $5,246 $29,754
2021 $7,066 $26,318 $4,320 $21,998
2020 $7,016 $26,318 $4,320 $21,998
2019 $7,035 $29,571 $4,320 $25,251
2018 $6,626 $25,592 $3,703 $21,889
2017 $6,527 $25,592 $3,703 $21,889
2016 $6,418 $25,592 $3,703 $21,889
2015 $6,619 $24,516 $3,240 $21,276
2014 $6,495 $24,516 $3,240 $21,276
2013 $6,316 $24,516 $3,240 $21,276
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Landlord's Agent in 2026

    Stacy Kondziolka

    Baird Warner

    (847) 840-2799

    66 Total Sales

    Stacy Kondziolka
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  • E

    Tenant's Agent in 2026

    Ewa Badzioch

    Baird Warner

    (847) 392-1855

    10 Total Sales

    Ewa Badzioch
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    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Gary Ellis

    Remax Suburban

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12528937

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-07-103-001-0000

Illinois Cook County Des Plaines 60016

493 Amherst Ave, Des Plaines, IL

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