218 S Vail Ave, Chicago, IL 60005
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218 S Vail Ave
Chicago, IL 60005

  • 5 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,650 sqft

$557,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 1, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,866/mo*
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$557,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 1, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,866/mo*
Refinance Your Home
5 Beds
2 Baths
1,650 sqft

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 218 S Vail Ave.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1928
Living Area
1,650 sqft
Price/Sqft
$338
Parking
Garage

About this House

Coming Soon! This newly renovated 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom single family home in Arlington Heights is expected to be ready by 5/20! Conveniently located in the desired neighborhood that features the prestigious Westgate Elementary, South Middle School, and Rolling Meadows High School! FREE MONTH of rent available when signing a long-term lease (inquire for details)! Features will include: Smart Home App to control Keyless Locks & Smart Thermostat, Energy Star Rated Stainless Steel Appliances, LED Lighting, WaterSense Plumbing Fixtures, Hardwood Floors, Quartz Countertops, Washer/Dryer, and Two Car Garage. Energy Efficient features can save you more than $500 a year! Amenity Fees May Apply. Professionally managed by National Home Rentals with 24/7 emergency maintenance. Units are pet-friendly. Minimum lease term of 12 months. Leases up to 10 years are available. You may apply or set up a self-showing on our website! www.nhr.us
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218 S Vail Ave, Chicago, IL 60005 is a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,650 sqft single-family home built in 1928. It last sold for $530,000 on Sep 8, 2025. More recently, it was listed as a rental in May 2018 with an asking price of $2,449 per month. That rental listing was removed on May 17, 2018. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $557,500, with a rent estimate of $3,250/month.

Home Details for 218 S Vail Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Shake ShingleExterior: Wood
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1928
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6600 sqft

Price History for 218 S Vail Ave

DatePriceEventSource
09/08/2025$530,000Sold
N/A
05/17/2018$2,449ListingRemovedAgent Provided
05/08/2018$2,449Listed For RentAgent Provided
02/21/2018$215,000Sold
N/A
07/01/2004$210,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Arlington Heights

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$458K
$20.92KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.4%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$270
$8MoM
Available listings
218
10MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$9,311
Assessment$323,440
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 218 S Vail Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
218 S Vail Ave, Arlington Heights, IL
0.00
Single-Family Home
$530,000
09/03/25
5
2
2,116
406 S Evergreen Ave, Arlington Heights, IL
0.18
Single-Family Home
$765,000
06/18/26
5
2
1,222
214 S Dunton Ave, Arlington Heights, IL
0.06
Single-Family Home
$804,000
04/06/26
5
3
2,385
201 S Mitchell Ave, Arlington Heights, IL
0.15
Single-Family Home
$690,000
03/31/26
4
2
2,300
406 S Belmont Ave, Arlington Heights, IL
0.34
Single-Family Home
$595,000
05/28/26
4
1.5
1,800
125 S Highland Ave, Arlington Heights, IL
0.07
Single-Family Home
$1,055,000
04/24/26
5
4
2,200
443 S Dunton Ave, Arlington Heights, IL
0.24
Single-Family Home
$593,000
08/27/25
3
2.5
1,525
105 S Vail Ave, Arlington Heights, IL
0.13
Single-Family Home
$700,000
12/05/25
3
1.5
2,368
545 S Evergreen Ave, Arlington Heights, IL
0.39
Single-Family Home
$550,000
05/22/26
3
1.5
2,000

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Arlington Heights

At least 529 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 86 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 84 % Say car is needed

  • 83 % Say parking is easy

  • 78 % Say kids play outside

  • 77 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 74 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 71 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 70 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 68 % Say it's quiet

  • 67 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 65 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 59 % Say there's wildlife

  • 58 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 54 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 43 % Say there are community events

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  • Cherry Phuangphila
    "Arlington Heights has everything to offer. New grades, young adults, family friendly neighborhoods. School, playgrounds, stadiums and beyonds."
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  • Lissycabrera64
    "Great school and park district with choices in organized sports. Music festivals and restaurants that are kid friendly. "
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  • Ariel Laureano
    "It’s a very pet friendly neighborhood, I’ve lived here for over 20 years and have raised two kids here. It’s an amazing place to buy a home, specially with the potential of the Chicago Bears making it home in the future. "
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  • Sgillinson
    "As long as you keep your dogs leashed when walking, everyone is quite welcoming in regards to dogs. I see dogs everywhere. "
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  • Steve
    "Live here for two years now and love it. I’m around everything. Gym, stores, restaurants. People are nice. Beautiful neighborhoods. "
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  • Denise W.
    "Majority of the people that live in my neighborhood own dogs. It's a pet friendly neighborhood. A lot of the people grew up in this neighborhood have returned after living in the Chicago. to raise a family. "
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  • Pedrolsthename
    "It’s very well. I’ve been living here my whole life. There’s schools around, shops at a walks or short drive distance. And parks nearly everywhere "
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  • Gina H.
    "Arlington Heights is a very friendly, close knit community. The schools are within walking distance and most families are very involved. Blocks have block parties, count on neighbors and know each other very well. "
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  • Teri.buczinsky
    "We have a summer festival called “Frontier Days” that is an incredible four-day party. Our park district facilities and public library are some of the best in the country."
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  • Rigo.alvarado1999
    "Very fun neighborhood very friendly everyone loves it and you’ll enjoy it here I assure you. Man one of the best neighborhoods out here in palatine "
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  • Teri.buczinsky
    "We have a festival called “Frontier Days” that is a popular 5-day celebration of the Fourth of July and our community. Our schools, park district, and public library are some of the best in the nation."
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  • Gina H.
    "There is a sense of community. It is a large town, but it has a small town feel. People feel safe, you feel like you know everyone and the local small businesses thrive from locals eating & shopping local. "
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  • Jennifer A.
    "Great school district, very clean, friendly, lots of restaurants a few minutes away, lots of shopping as well"
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  • Indigogirls13
    "Block parties Christmas Party complete with Santa and a sleigh ride. Friendly Kids have a “walking school bus” to school. Neighborhood phone directory. "
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  • Ghomstad4
    "There are plenty of places to walk your dog- parks, spacious streets, other dog walkers, street lamps etc!"
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  • Angie.harisiadis
    "Small, friendly community. Friendly and safe environment to grow a family. Hard working people live in AH"
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  • Christina T.
    "Great place to live. It’s safe, people are nice and public areas are very well kept. I’m very happy to be living here. "
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  • Veronica
    "A good sense of safety. Not a food desert and lots of restaurants and stores to choose from. The community is very diverse. "
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  • Ghammond002
    "Great schools, parks and excellent community feel. Walk to train,restaurants, shops and bars. There are many community events that happen throughout the year. "
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  • Benjamin M.
    "Very safe and lots of young families. Always have kids playing outside and all the neighborhoods around us have block parties and make an effort to get to know you. "
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  • Maryann S.
    "Good schools-parks-low crime-feel very safe here-friendly people outstanding library-easy to walk to parks-restaurants-groceries "
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  • Travelogue.u
    "Yes they will like it. Nice and quiet neighborhood. All stores and parks are closed by as well. I would highly recommend this place "
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  • Dinora A.
    "It’s a good place to live at. The neighborhood is safe for children. Good school in this area. They don’t allow pet dog or cat, but they aloud fish and little animals. "
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  • Annette P.
    "It’s very nice. People are friendly and they care about each other. It’s also a dog friendly city which is important to me. "
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  • Daisy G.
    "Very ray live 0.2 miles from the office convenient, 2 supermarkets in walking distance. Safe, really no concern for crime. But always alert."
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  • Corinne P.
    "We’ve lived here for 43 years. Neighbors are very friendly and the community is well taken care of. Many community events in which to take part. "
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  • Mauiboundcs
    "I’ve lived in Arlington Heights for 35+ years. It is a great place to live and raise kids! People take pride in their homes and their community."
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  • Dianasiby
    "Excellent area to live; very calm and peaceful place to live. Lots of nice people live here. Library and hospital is excellent "
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  • Don_miletic
    "Park district is only one around that does not allow leased dogs in parks. People still do it but not allowed. "
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  • Annette P.
    "Lots of dog lovers! Dog park in Mt Prospect is part of the Arlington Heights community. Minimal fee per year to join. "
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  • Angela L.
    "So many wonderful facilities and events for children to enjoy. The town really caters to families with children. I just dont like how many of the schools are so chopped up in the weirdest ways. Kids are not able to stay with same friends always when they go to middle and then high school"
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  • Rajesh S.
    "There is no public transport without your own car you can’t go outside . Metra train is the only way to go to downtown and has frequent trains "
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  • FSalz
    "20 min usually medium traffic,if people would go when the light is green and stay up with the car ahead the traffic would move better tho."
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  • Annette P.
    "Beautiful parks in Arlington Heights to walk dogs. Lots of people out walking dogs every day. Have met some great people on our walks!"
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  • Ralph R.
    "there are several cool community events out there for every holiday Easter Halloween everything it's a good place to live"
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  • Jennifer S.
    "Easy commute to and from work. Easy access to main roads and highways. Easy access to train. Never really much traffic."
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