$449,900

beds

baths

1,896

square ft

538 S Benton Street

Palatine, Illinois 60067

New / MLS #12558004 / Single Family / Palatine

Listing information updated 2/15/2026 at 2:43pm

Charming expanded cape cod style home is located just a stones throw away from downtown Palatine and boasts convenience and comfort! 4 (potentially 5) bedrooms plus office/den that can easily be converted to a bedroom. Main level with expansive living room with dining area, screened in porch, full bathroom, bedroom, kitchen with eating area and office/den. Upper level with 3 bedrooms and primary full bathroom. The backyard is another entertainment space with pergola and fire-pit. The home sits on 3 lots offering plenty of space for outdoor activities or potential expansion. All this in a convenient location near downtown Palatine, the Metra, schools, parks, shopping, and restaurants.

Full Features

Exterior Type:

Vinyl Siding

Basement:

Crawl Space

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Cooktop, Oven, Range Hood, Humidifier

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

71-80 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

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

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,896

Lot Size:

.25-.49 Acre

Acreage:

0.41

Internal Features:

Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Paneling, Pantry

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

23x17 - Main

Dining Room:

combo - Main

Kitchen:

16x10 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

14x13 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

13x10 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

15x10 - Second

4th Bedroom:

12x18 - Main

Eating Area:

10x7 - Main Level

Office:

15x7 - Main Level

Foyer:

14x11 - Main Level

Laundry:

7x7 - Main Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$10,636

Tax Year:

2024

Location

Zip Code:

60067

City:

Palatine

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

15, 211

Elementary School:

Pleasant Hill Elementary School

Middle School:

Plum Grove Middle School

High School:

Wm Fremd High School

Exterior Type:

Vinyl Siding

Basement:

Crawl Space

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Cooktop, Oven, Range Hood, Humidifier

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

71-80 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

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

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,896

Lot Size:

.25-.49 Acre

Acreage:

0.41

Internal Features:

Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Paneling, Pantry

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

23x17 - Main

Dining Room:

combo - Main

Kitchen:

16x10 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

14x13 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

13x10 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

15x10 - Second

4th Bedroom:

12x18 - Main

Eating Area:

10x7 - Main Level

Office:

15x7 - Main Level

Foyer:

14x11 - Main Level

Laundry:

7x7 - Main Level

Tax Amount:

$10,636

Tax Year:

2024

Zip Code:

60067

City:

Palatine

County:

Cook

School District(s):

15, 211

Elementary School:

Pleasant Hill Elementary School

Middle School:

Plum Grove Middle School

High School:

Wm Fremd High School

Listing Office: Compass

Listing Office Phone: 773.466.7150

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