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$3,000
3
beds
2
baths

493 Amherst Avenue
Des Plaines, Illinois 60016

New / MLS #12528937 / Rental / Des Plaines
Listing information updated 12/9/2025 at 9:03am
Beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath split-level home located in desirable Cumberland. The welcoming foyer with a coat closet opens to a spacious living/dining room featuring hardwood floors, a wall of windows, and a sliding door leading to the backyard. The eat-in kitchen includes newer flooring and a brand-new cooktop. The second level offers three generously sized bedrooms with hardwood floors and a large full bath. The expansive lower-level family room has a full bath and a walk-out to the backyard-perfect for entertaining. A roomy laundry area offers excellent storage options. Additional updates include newer windows, updated furnace, A/C, and water heater, plus a new roof in 2023. The home also features a 2-car attached garage and sits on a corner lot with a patio and storage shed.
Exterior Type:
Brick
Basement:
Finished,Full
Heating System:
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Appliances:
Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Cooktop
Age:
61-70 Years
Parking Type:
Garage - Concrete,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage
Parking Spaces:
2
Garage:
Attached
Room Count:
8
Water Front:
No
Square Feet:
N/A
Pet Information:
Additional Pet Rent, Cats OK, Deposit Required, Dogs OK
External Features:
Patio/Porch
Living Room:
16x13 - Main
Dining Room:
10x13 - Main
Kitchen:
11x10 - Main
Family Room:
24x13 - Lower
Primary Bedroom:
14x12 - Second Level
2nd Bedroom:
14x12 - Second
3rd Bedroom:
12x10 - Second
4th Bedroom:
N/A
Eating Area:
10x8 - Main Level
Laundry:
13x10 - Lower Level
Security Deposit:
$3,000
Pet Info:
Additional Pet Rent, Cats OK, Deposit Required, Dogs OK
Furnished:
No
Zip Code:
60016
City:
Des Plaines
County:
Cook
School District(s):
62, 207
Elementary School:
Cumberland Elementary School
Middle School:
Chippewa Middle School
High School:
Maine West High School

Listing Office: Baird & Warner

Listing Office Phone: 847.392.1855

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Average Days On The Market
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493 Amherst Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016 is a rental currently listed at $3,000. 493 Amherst Avenue features 3 Beds, 2 Baths. This rental has been listed on @properties Christie's International Real Estate since December 9th, 2025 and was built in 1962. Nearby schools include Cumberland Elementary School, Chippewa Middle School, and Maine West High School. The nearest transit stops include Cumberland Metra Metra Union Pacific Northwest line.

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