537 S 5th Avenue Des Plaines, IL 60016

Single Family Detached MLS #: 12281235 Courtesy Of Real 1 Realty

$485,000

6 beds | 2 baths | 1 half baths | 2,364 sq ft
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Est. Property Tax: $8,442
Estimated monthly payments: $2,824/mo.* (recalculate)

Property InformationDescription

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!!
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Features

  • Age: Over 50 Years Old
  • Architecture Style: Bungalow
  • Cooling System: Wall Unit(s) A/C
  • Exterior Type: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Floor Covering: Carpet
  • Heating System: Baseboard

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School Information

537 S 5th Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Elementary School
Grades KG-8 | Public School
IROQUOIS COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Des Plaines, IL 60018
1836 E Touhy Ave
847.­824.1308
Distance: 2.6 mi
School Rating
B+
Total Students
473
Elementary School
Grades KG-5 | Public School
TERRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Des Plaines, IL 60016
735 S Westgate Rd
847.­824.1501
Distance: 0.7 mi
School Rating
B+
Total Students
213
Middle School
Grades 6-8 | Public School
CHIPPEWA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Des Plaines, IL 60016
123 N 8th Ave
847.­824.1503
Distance: 0.8 mi
School Rating
C+
Total Students
604
High School
Grades 9-12 | Public School
MAINE WEST HIGH SCHOOL
Des Plaines, IL 60018
1755 S Wolf Rd
847.­827.6176
Distance: 1.5 mi
School Rating
B-
Total Students
2026
Other Nearby Schools Distance Type Grades School Rating
Willows Academy 0.4 mi Private 6-12
Terrace School-d/hh Early Childhood Program 0.7 mi Public
Cumberland Elementary School 0.8 mi Public KG-5 A-
Plato Academy 0.9 mi Private PK-8
Algonquin Middle School 0.9 mi Public 6-8 A-
Central Elementary School 1.0 mi Public KG-5 B+
Forest Elementary School 1.0 mi Public PK-5 A-
Brentwood Elementary School 1.2 mi Public KG-5 B
North Elementary School 1.2 mi Public KG-5 C
Science & Arts Academy 1.4 mi Private PK-8
Devonshire Elementary School 1.5 mi Public KG-5 B+
Lions Park Elementary School 1.6 mi Public 2-5 A-
Plainfield Elementary School 1.7 mi Public KG-5 B
Maryville Jen School 1.7 mi Private 9-12
South Elementary School 1.9 mi Public KG-5 A+
Friendship Junior High School 1.9 mi Public 6-8 B-
Guardian Angel Orthodox Day School 2.0 mi Private 1-8
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Demographic Data

Des Plaines, IL 60016

Median Age: 43.5
Married: 50%
Number of Households: 22,288
Households with Children: 28%
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    • 0 Owned
    • 0 Rented
  • Transportation to Work
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    • 0 Public Transportation
    • 0 Walk / Bike / Other
    • 0 Work at Home
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