538 Westmere Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Des Plaines
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538 Westmere Road,Des Plaines, IL 60016
$499,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1,974 sq. ft.
  • Single family
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Listed by: lu meier
Office: keller williams success realty
MLS#:12559643
Source:MLSNI

Price summary

  • Price:$499,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$252.79

About this home

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...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1963
  • Listing ID #:12559643
  • Updated:April 24, 2026 at 10:52 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:4
  • Total bathrooms:3
  • Full bathrooms:3
  • Rooms Total:9
  • Dining Description:Combined With Living Room
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Double Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Basement:Yes
  • Basement Description:Partial, Partially Finished
  • Living area:1,974 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central Air
  • Heating:Natural Gas
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Asphalt
  • Year built:1963
  • Building area:1,974 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.19 Acres
  • Levels:Split Level with Sub

Schools

  • High school:Elk Grove High School
  • Middle school:Friendship Junior High School
  • Elementary school:Brentwood Elementary School

Utilities

  • Water:Lake Michigan
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$499,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$252.79
  • Tax amount:$9,374 (2024)

Parking

  • Total parking spaces:2
  • Parking description:Attached Garage, Concrete, Garage
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:2
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