$454,000
SOLD MAY 1, 2025

537 S 5th Ave Des Plaines, IL 60016

6 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,364 Sq Ft
6,665 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$192 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near park
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Living Room
  • Terrace Elementary School Rated A-
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of May 2025

Fantastic opportunity to own Move in Ready spacious, solid brick bungalow on the charming, quiet street of Des Plaines. The house features 6 bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, full basement with additional 2 bonus rooms and tons of storage. The whole house was painted in 2024, new laminate flooring throughout the house 2024. Brand new kitchen 2025, new dishwasher 2025, new microwave 2025, major kitchen appliances 2024. Primary suite on the second floor features a private bathroom with a step in shower. Oversized 4 car garage makes a great workshop or is perfect for the car enthusiast. Excellent location, near train, town shopping and nightlife. Schools and parks nearby as well. Quick closing is possible, so don't delay!! NEW CENTRAL AC JUST INSTALLED!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Venera Cameron

Real 1 Realty License #475159418 Listed on: 04/17/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Chris Demos

@properties Christie?s International Real Estate License #475135317

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,442

Year Built

  • Built in 1932 | Remodeled in 2023

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 49 x 133
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,364 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry Room

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Potential Bedrooms

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Property is near park

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,442

Year Built

Built in 1932 | Remodeled in 2023

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Bungalow
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1932
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2023
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2023

Interior Features

  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • LivingArea: 2364
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Enclosed Porch
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Baseboard
  • 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 Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Terrace Elementary School
  • High School: Maine West High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Chippewa Middle School
  • Junior High/Middle School #2: Iroquois Community School
  • Elementary School #2: Iroquois Community School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 49 X 133
  • 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: 8442.41
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 17, 2025
Closed on
May 1, 2025
Sold by
Usmanov Amirbek and Usmanova Syinagul
Bought by
Aynessazian Colleen R
Seller's Agent
Venera Cameron
Real 1 Realty
Buyer's Agent
Chris Demos
@properties Christie?s International Real Estate
List Price
$470,000
Sold Price
$454,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$16,000
-3.4%
Views
17
Current Estimated Value
$473,698

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$19,698
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.91%
Original Mortgage
$324,000
Outstanding Balance
$321,798
Interest Rate
6.92%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$151,900

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 8, 2024
Closed on
Jun 5, 2024
Sold by
Pauly Howard
Bought by
Usmanov Amirbek and Usmanov Syinagul
Seller's Agent
Pete Gialamas
Century 21 Langos & Christian
Buyer's Agent
Pete Gialamas
Century 21 Langos & Christian
List Price
$450,000
Sold Price
$400,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-11.11%
Views
146

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.11%
Original Mortgage
$380,000
Interest Rate
7.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 9, 2014
Sold by
Pauly Howard Allen and Pauly Maryann E
Bought by
Pauly Howard Allen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$123,490
Interest Rate
3.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 2005
Sold by
Pauly Howard R
Bought by
Pauly Howard A and Pauly Mary Ann E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$152,000
Interest Rate
5.98%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 2000
Sold by
Brown David R and Kitsos Suzette Renee
Bought by
Pauly Howard R
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $454,000 None Listed On Document
Executors Deed $400,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- Multiple
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $324,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $380,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $123,490 New Conventional
Previous Owner $152,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/01/2025 05/01/25 Sold $454,000 -3.4% $192 / Sq Ft
04/18/2025 04/18/25 Pending -- -- --
04/17/2025 04/17/25 For Sale $470,000 +17.5% $199 / Sq Ft
06/07/2024 06/07/24 Sold $400,000 -7.0% $169 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/01/2024 05/01/24 Pending -- -- --
04/24/2024 04/24/24 Price Changed $429,900 -4.5% $182 / Sq Ft
04/08/2024 04/08/24 For Sale $450,000 -- $190 / 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 $8,442 $47,000 $5,985 $41,015
2024 $8,442 $36,001 $4,988 $31,013
2023 $8,207 $36,001 $4,988 $31,013
2022 $8,207 $36,001 $4,988 $31,013
2021 $7,228 $27,512 $3,990 $23,522
2020 $7,189 $27,512 $3,990 $23,522
2019 $8,688 $36,398 $3,990 $32,408
2018 $7,494 $29,182 $3,491 $25,691
2017 $7,383 $29,182 $3,491 $25,691
2016 $7,217 $29,182 $3,491 $25,691
2015 $6,569 $25,103 $2,992 $22,111
2014 $6,452 $25,103 $2,992 $22,111
2013 $4,663 $19,539 $2,992 $16,547
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12341483

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-18-404-028-0000