$365,000

138 N Elmwood Avenue, Palatine, IL 60074

Active
3 beds 1.5 baths 1,500 sqft (assessor) Built 1961 Residential MLS #MRD12733095 1 days on market
Listing courtesy of @properties Christie's International Real Estate · 847-797-0200 · MLS #MRD12733095 · Status: Active
Located in a sought-after sidewalk community, this home offers the walkability and convenience you've been looking for. Step inside to a welcoming vaulted living room that flows seamlessly into the kitchen, complete with space for an eat-in table. Upstairs, you'll find three spacious bedrooms and a full bathroom. The finished lower level adds valuable living space with a comfortable family room, half bath, laundry room, and ample storage. Outside, the detached 2.5-car garage provides plenty of room for vehicles, hobbies, and storage, while the expansive backyard is ideal for entertaining, gardening, or relaxing. Recent updates include a new AC (2025), furnace (2025), roof (2023), humidifier (2025), and cooktop (2026). Enjoy a prime location just steps from schools, parks, Starbucks, Mariano's, the library, and the Palatine Park District Community Center. Downtown Palatine is also nearby, offering Metra access, shopping, dining, and more!

Property details

Interior

Appliances
Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Humidifier
Interior features
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Flooring
Hardwood
Basement
Finished, Partial, Daylight
Laundry
In Unit
Additional rooms
No additional rooms
Total rooms
7

Building & exterior

Age
61-70 Years
Exterior
Aluminum Siding, Brick
Roof
Asphalt
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Patio & porch
Patio

Parking

Garage spaces
2
Total spaces
2
Parking details
Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions
59x188
Township
Palatine
County
Cook

Utilities

Heating
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Lake Michigan
Sewer
Public Sewer

HOA & community

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

Schools

Elementary
Virginia Lake Elementary School (15)
Junior high
Winston Campus Middle School (15)
High school
Palatine High School (211)

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes
$7,419 (2025)
Parcel number (PIN)
02144050140000
PIN
02144050140000
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
Closing
Special conditions
None
Listed
9/9/2026

Rooms

RoomSizeLevelFlooring
Bedroom 210X10SecondHardwood
Bedroom 310X10SecondHardwood
Bedroom 4N/A
Dining Room9X8MainHardwood
Family Room24X13LowerCarpet
Kitchen13X12MainWood Laminate
Laundry10X7Lower
Living Room15X10MainHardwood
Master Bedroom12X11SecondHardwood

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Property taxes
Insurance
PMI (under 20% down)
HOA / assessments

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Recently sold nearby

AddressBeds / BathsSoldPrice
648 E Lincoln Street 4 bd / 1.5 ba Jun 2026 $414,900
650 E Palatine Road 3 bd / 2 ba Apr 2026 $385,000
34 N Greenwood Avenue 2 bd / 2 ba May 2026 $360,000
238 N Greenwood Avenue 3 bd / 1 ba Jun 2026 $415,000

Sold data courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS GRID; properties may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS.

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