Hugo Araujo
Coldwell Banker Realty
(773) 819-6179
157 Total Sales
5 in Des Plaines
$269K - $690K Price Range
493 Amherst Ave Des Plaines, IL 60016
Des Plaines AreaEstimated Value: $412,000 - $467,000
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,366
Sq Ft
$327/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 2026Beautifully 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
Baird & Warner License #475131133 Listed on: 12/09/2025
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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
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 9, 2004
Sold by
Stellmach Lloyd D
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Des Plaines, IL
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Hugo Araujo
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Stella Schening
Stella Schening
HomeSmart Connect LLC
(224) 222-1296
70 Total Sales
1 in Des Plaines
$335,000 Price
-
Diense Baniak
Diense Baniak
Baird & Warner
(224) 306-1304
100 Total Sales
4 in Des Plaines
$155K - $515K Price Range
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Courtney Caraway
Courtney Caraway
Gallery Realty Inc.
(773) 900-6135
206 Total Sales
1 in Des Plaines
$316,000 Price
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Jessica Nevarez
Jessica Nevarez
Jessica N Nevarez
(844) 661-0848
19 Total Sales
1 in Des Plaines
$420,000 Price
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Paula Carson
Paula Carson
Responds QuicklyCompass
(224) 723-1808
67 Total Sales
2 in Des Plaines
$165K - $180K Price Range
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
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Stacy Kondziolka
SK
Landlord's Agent in 2026
Stacy Kondziolka
Baird Warner
(847) 840-2799
59 Total Sales
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Ewa Badzioch
EB
Tenant's Agent in 2026
Ewa Badzioch
Baird Warner
(847) 392-1855
12 Total Sales
-
GE
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Gary Ellis
Remax Suburban
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12528937
APN: 09-07-103-001-0000
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