$365,000

beds

bath

half bath

1,330

square ft

543 Columbia Avenue

Des Plaines, Illinois 60016

Closed / MLS #12509036 / Single Family / Des Plaines

Listing information updated 1/11/2026 at 6:03am

Classic Cape Cod, high on a hill - discover the charm of this solid brick home on a spacious corner lot, and watch the fall colors from the deck overlooking the huge yard. Lovely hardwood floors throughout, fantastic vintage details, and the oversized windows let in tons of natural light - even in the basement! Main floor master bedroom with 1/2 bath, 2 dormered bedrooms and full bath on 2nd level - hardwood under carpet. Hobbyist's basement, formerly a woodworking shop and brewmaster's lab. Newer 2 car garage with tons of storage, just steps from the back door. Bring your ideas to modernize this Chicago classic home!

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Cape Cod

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Partially Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

81-90 Years

Parking Type:

Garage - Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,330

Lot Size:

.25-.49 Acre

Acreage:

0.347

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom

Room Information

Living Room:

21x12 - Main

Dining Room:

combo - Main

Kitchen:

10x12 - Main

Family Room:

14x10 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

16x13 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

12x15 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

12x10 - Second

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Recreation Room:

25x21 - Basement Level

Walk In Closet:

7x7 - Basement Level

Laundry:

5x5 - Basement Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$6,863

Tax Year:

2023

Location

Zip Code:

60016

City:

Des Plaines

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

62, 207

Elementary School:

Terrace Elementary School

Middle School:

Chippewa Middle School

High School:

Maine West High School

Architecture Style:

Cape Cod

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Partially Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

81-90 Years

Parking Type:

Garage - Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,330

Lot Size:

.25-.49 Acre

Acreage:

0.347

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom

Living Room:

21x12 - Main

Dining Room:

combo - Main

Kitchen:

10x12 - Main

Family Room:

14x10 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

16x13 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

12x15 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

12x10 - Second

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Recreation Room:

25x21 - Basement Level

Walk In Closet:

7x7 - Basement Level

Laundry:

5x5 - Basement Level

Tax Amount:

$6,863

Tax Year:

2023

Zip Code:

60016

City:

Des Plaines

County:

Cook

School District(s):

62, 207

Elementary School:

Terrace Elementary School

Middle School:

Chippewa Middle School

High School:

Maine West High School

Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate

Listing Office Phone: 847.359.4600

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