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This 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 538 Westmere Road in Des Plaines, IL is listed for $499,000 ($253 per sqft). Built in 1963, the home offers 1,974 sqft of living space on a 0.19 acres lot.

Agent Description

This 4-bedroom, 3-bath split-level with basement is located in the established Kuntze's High Ridge Knolls neighborhood of Des Plaines and offers a great opportunity for buyers looking to renovate, update, or customize a home to their own vision. The main level features spacious living and dining areas with a functional layout ideal for everyday living and entertaining.

The kitchen is filled with natural light from a skylight and includes a double oven, ample counter space, and an eat-in area that opens to the dining room. Upstairs, you'll find three bedrooms and a full bath. The lower level offers added flexibility with a cozy family room featuring terrazzo flooring, a quartz stone fireplace, a bathroom with shower, and patio doors leading to the backyard.

Just a half flight down, the basement provides additional living space that can serve as a recreation room, fourth bedroom, home office, or guest area, along with another full bath. Situated on a nicely sized lot with an attached garage, the backyard includes a framed garden bed ready for this year's planting and arbors to hold your vines. Conveniently located near parks, schools, shopping, dining, expressways, and O'Hare International Airport. This is an estate sale and the property is being sold strictly as-is.

Key Features

  • Built in 1963
  • 0.19 acre lot
  • 2 parking spaces
  • Fireplace

Property Details

3 full
2 spaces
1963

Amenities

FireplaceHardwoodA/C

Monthly Cost Estimate

$2,669/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$361
Interest$2,162
Insurance$146

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

538 Westmere Road

Des Plaines, IL 60016

Property Details

Flooring

VinylHardwoodStoneCarpetParquet Wood

Construction

Brick

Pool Features

Patio

Parking

OpenGarage

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Double OvenMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigerator

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 538 Westmere Road is listed at $499,000 ($253/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $2,162 based on 20% down at 6.5% interest.

Key features include: Built in 1963, 0.19 acre lot, 2 parking spaces, Fireplace.

This property is listed by Lu Meier and can be reached at (847) 381-9500 or lumeier@kw.com.

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Lu Meier

Agent at Keller Williams Success Realty

(847) 381-9500

Listed by Keller Williams Success Realty · View on Broker Site

MLS# 12559643· Source: listhub· Updated 1 days ago

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538 Westmere Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016

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