542 S Evergreen Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL 60005

Closed

2 beds 1 baths 1,000 sqft (estimated) Built 1952 Residential MLS #MRD12521304 14 days on market

Listing courtesy of @properties Christie's International Real Estate · 847-797-0200 · MLS #MRD12521304 · Status: Closed

The location is spectacular! The house is perfectly vintage with zero shame about it. STEPS to HIGHLY sought after DOWNTOWN ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, this all-brick, rock-solid RANCH is waiting for your ideas and can't wait to show off its potential! Like a glow-up waiting to happen! YES! There's hardwood under that carpet! YES! That kitchen can absolutely be opened up, demo day will be super fun! YES, the basement is completely untouched! It even has original wiring and a fuse box straight out of a museum. A one and a half car garage, too! All sitting on a fabulous 50x137 lot! This 2-bed, 1-bath time capsule is your golden ticket into Arlington Heights and the beloved Westgate, South, and Rolling Meadows High School trifecta. Bring your imagination! Homes with this much personality and potential don't stick around. Welcome home!

Property details

Interior

Fireplaces: 0
Basement: Unfinished, Full
Additional rooms: No additional rooms
Total rooms: 4

Building & exterior

Style: Bungalow
Age: 71-80 Years
Exterior: Brick

Parking

Garage spaces: 1
Total spaces: 1
Parking details: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions: 50x137
Township: Wheeling
County: Cook

Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electricity: Fuses

HOA & community

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

Schools

Elementary: Westgate Elementary School (25)
Junior high: South Middle School (25)
High school: Rolling Meadows High School (214)

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes: $7,216 (2024)
Parcel number (PIN): 03321290230000
PIN: 03321290230000
Ownership: Fee Simple
Possession: Closing
Special conditions: None
Listed: 11/20/2025
Sold: 1/14/2026
Sold price: $399,000

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