696 N Stephen Drive, Palatine, IL 60067

Closed

3 beds 2.5 baths 1,472 sqft (assessor) Built 1961 Residential MLS #MRD12470651 4 days on market

Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty · 847-222-5000 · MLS #MRD12470651 · Status: Closed

Step inside and you'll immediately feel the warmth and comfort this home offers. The open floor plan and hardwood floors create an easy, natural flow throughout the main living spaces. The kitchen features beautiful stone countertops and opens to the dining and living areas, giving you plenty of room for both everyday life and entertaining. The family room is a standout-a stunning addition with high vaulted ceilings, skylights that fill the space with sunlight, and a cozy fireplace that makes it the heart of the home. The primary suite provides a quiet retreat with its own private bath, while the lower level includes a spacious recreational room, a half bath, and a utility room-perfect for extra living space, a hobby area, or home gym. Practical updates add peace of mind: a 2023 Carrier furnace with UV light and humidifier, a 2024 hot water heater, a 2025 freezer, two double-hung windows replaced in 2017, and a storm door added in 2021. Outside, the private fenced backyard offers a peaceful space to unwind or gather with friends, complete with a shed for storage and a garage for convenience. Located within the desirable Palatine High School district and close to parks, shops, and restaurants-this home blends comfort, style, and thoughtful updates in all the right ways.

Property details

Interior

Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Humidifier
Interior features: Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace details: Wood Burning
Basement: Partially Finished, Partial, Walk-Out Access
Additional rooms: Recreation Room, Utility Room-Lower Level
Total rooms: 7

Building & exterior

Style: Bi-Level
Age: 61-70 Years
Exterior: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Brick
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Windows: Skylight(s)
Patio & porch: Patio
Other structures: Shed(s)

Parking

Garage spaces: 1
Total spaces: 1
Parking details: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions: 11560
Township: Palatine
County: Cook

Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Water: Lake Michigan
Sewer: Public Sewer
Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Water Heater-Electric

HOA & community

Assessment includes: None
Community features: Curbs, Street Lights, Street Paved

Schools

Elementary: Gray M Sanborn Elementary School (15)
Junior high: Walter R Sundling Middle School (15)
High school: Palatine High School (211)

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes: $4,817 (2023)
Parcel number (PIN): 02151030080000
PIN: 02151030080000
Ownership: Fee Simple
Possession: Closing
Special conditions: None
Listed: 10/10/2025
Sold: 10/30/2025
Sold price: $370,000

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