Recently Listed Open House 4/26 11am - 1pm
538 Westmere Road
Des Plaines, IL, 60016 $ 499,000
Bedrooms4 Baths3.0 Sq 1,974 Monthly Estimate*
$ 3,072
for $499,000 with 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths. This 1,974 square foot home was built in 1963 on a lot size of 0.1865.
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. Property is being sold as-is.
See more
Open House
4/26/2026 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
538 Westmere Road Des Plaines, IL
* Some states or local ordinances may prohibit Open Houses at this time, please confirm with your Weichert agent or local rep to confirm
FeaturesGeneralLiving Area 1974
Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Possession Closing
Roof Asphalt
Appliances Double Oven Microwave Dishwasher Refrigerator
HOA Fee 0
Garage Spaces 2
Association Fee Includes None
Construction Materials Brick
Year Built 1963
Township Elk Grove
Tax Year 2024
Ownership Fee Simple
Community Features Park Curbs Sidewalks Street Lights Street Paved
Accessibility Roll-In Shower
Assoc Fee Paid Per Not Applicable
County Cook
New Construction N
Property Type Residential Detached Single
Total Rooms 9
Full Baths 3
Status New
Directions Elmhurst Rd to W Millers Rd to Beau to Westmere Rd
High School Elk Grove High School
City Des Plaines
High School District 214
MLS Area Des Plaines
Elementary School Brentwood Elementary School
Tax Annual Amount 9374
Middle/Junior High School Friendship Junior High School
Standard Status Active
Middle/Junior School District 59
Elementary School District 59
See more
InteriorBasement Partially Finished Storage Space Partial
Total Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Features Gas Starter
Half Baths 0
Laundry Features Gas Dryer Hookup Electric Dryer Hookup
Total Bedrooms 3
Below Grade Finished Area 499
Room Type Recreation Room
Total Baths 3
Bedrooms Possible 4
Bathroom Accessible Shower
See more
ExteriorParking Features Concrete Garage Door Opener Yes Garage Owned Attached Garage
Water Source Lake Michigan
Total Parking 2
Lot Dimensions 8125
Lot Size Acres 0.1865
Waterfront Y/N N
See more
* Excluded FeaturesList ByKeller Williams Success RealtyBroker
lumeier@kw.com;lumeier@kw.comEmail
Affordability Calculator
- Monthly Principal & Interest
- $3,072
- Monthly Property Taxes
- $781
- Monthly Home Insurance
- --
Default based on a 30-year fixed rate of 6.25% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA or jumbo loans.
Learn more about how to save NearbySingle family listings in Des Plaines, IL
Average List Price $562,457
Percent of Sale Price 13%
About Des Plaines, IL 58,932 Population
2% Since 2002
$ 65,417 Median Income
42.72 Median Age
26% Households with Children
Trends Information provided by ATTOM Data Solutions.
1540351 Elementary School
567470 Middle School
Elk Grove High School High School
Pricing History| Date | Price | Price Change | Description |
|---|
| 4/23/2026 | $499,000 | | Listed Price |