Recently Viewed Properties
See This Home
Save This Listing
Close

$520,000

  • Sold
  • Closed
  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 3,300 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
See This Home
Save This Home
See This Home
Save This Home
Walk to everything incl MULTIPLE PARKS, downtown DES PLAINES and Metra from this meticulously maintained 4BD+REC RM+MUD RM/2.1BA MID-CENTURY MODERN BRICK RANCH with FINISHED BASEMENT on nearly a QUARTER OF A PROFESSIONALLY LANDSCAPED/SPRINKLERED ACRE with awesome PATIO/PERGOLA for entertaining on one of the best tree-lined streets in DES PLAINES;RENOVATED professional grade THERMADOR/DACOR/BOSCH eat-in KITCHEN opens to SEPARATE DINING ROOM and large LIVING ROOM with FIREPLACE;HRADWOOD FLOORS, 4BDRMS & RENOVATED BATHS ON MAIN LEVEL & NEWER OVERSIZED MARVIN WINDOWS in every room allow the outside in;SOLID CORE WOOD DOORS T/O & NEWER TEAR OFF ROOF & WATER HEATER;ATTACHED 2-car GARAGE!

Full Property Details for 154 Cornell Ave

General

  • Sold For: $520,000
  • Taxes: $7,278 (2023)
  • Status: Closed
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12457874
  • Added to Site: 135 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bath, Open Floorplan, Granite Counters, Replacement Windows
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace(s): Living Room, Basement, Wood-Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High-End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Front Controls on Range/Cooktop, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Baths: Yes

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Additional Information

  • Equipment: Cable TV, Security System, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Lawn Sprinkler, Water Heater-Gas
  • Other Features: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • Parking On-Site: Yes

Location

  • Area: Des Plaines
  • County: Cook
  • Driving Directions: NORTHWEST HWY TO CORNELL - N TO ADDRESS

School Information

  • School District: 62
  • Midd School District: 62
  • Elementary School: Cumberland Elementary School
  • Middle School: Chippewa Middle School
  • High School: Maine West High School
  • Private School: Maine West High School

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air

Utilities

  • Water: Lake Michigan

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior Const.: Brick
  • Basement Desc.: Finished, Full, Daylight
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Windows: Screens
  • Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
  • Square Feet: 3,300
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Remodeled/Updated: 2015

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Pergola

Lot Features

  • Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 74 x 142
  • Fence: Yes
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Mature Trees
  • Fencing (Description): Fenced

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1956
  • Tax Amount: $7,278.28
  • Tax Year: 2023

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
  • Property ID: 9073030460000

Listed by Compass
Sold by Optimus Realty Inc

Listing agent

— 154 Cornell Ave —

  • Compass

Get Pre-Approved Today

Be ready to buy your new home!

with our affiliated lender
NMLS#: 1598647

Get Pre-Approved

Be ready to buy your new home!

with our affiliated lender
NMLS#: 1598647

Get Pre-Approved

Schools serving 154 Cornell Ave

School Districts:Des Plaines Community Consolidated School District 62, Maine Township High School District 207
NameGradesDistance
Cumberland Elementary School, Des Plaines, IL
700 East Golf Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016
PK-50.4 mi
Chippewa Middle School, Des Plaines, IL
123 North 8th Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016
6-80.3 mi
Maine West High School
1755 South Wolf Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018
9-122.4 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 154 Cornell Ave

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/10/2025
Sold
$520,000
4.1%
MLS
9/02/2025
Listed
$499,500
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Listed by Compass
Sold by Optimus Realty Inc

Similar Properties near 154 Cornell Ave

This is a carousel with tiles that activate property listing cards. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate.

1703 N Burning Bush Ln, Mount Prospect, IL 60056 - Photo 1
$525,000

1703 N Burning Bush Ln  Mount Prospect, IL 60056

  • Single Family
  • Active
  • Updated 2 days ago
  • 4
    Beds
  • 3
    Total Baths
  • 1,717
    Sq. Ft.
2829 Briarwood Dr, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 - Photo 1
$534,900

2829 Briarwood Dr  Arlington Heights, IL 60005

  • Single Family
  • Active
  • Updated 1 day ago
  • 4
    Beds
  • 3
    Total Baths
  • 1,856
    Sq. Ft.
Listed by Joe Baez (847) 312-5256
9013 Oriole Ave, Morton Grove, IL 60053 - Photo 1
$505,000

9013 Oriole Ave  Morton Grove, IL 60053

  • Single Family
  • Active
  • 4
    Beds
  • 3
    Total Baths
  • 1,672
    Sq. Ft.
910 Lonsdale Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 - Photo 1
$500,000

910 Lonsdale Rd  Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

  • Single Family
  • Active
  • 4
    Beds
  • 3
    Total Baths
  • 2,575
    Sq. Ft.

Just Listed near 154 Cornell Ave

This is a carousel with tiles that activate property listing cards. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate.

2300 Windsor Mall, Park Ridge, IL 60068 - Photo 1 Just Listed
$259,900

2300 Windsor Mall  #1F  Park Ridge, IL 60068

  • Condo
  • Active
  • Updated 8 hours ago
  • 2
    Beds
  • 2
    Total Baths
  • 1,300
    Sq. Ft.
2003 S Newton Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068 - Photo 1 Just Listed
$439,900

2003 S Newton Ave  Park Ridge, IL 60068

  • Single Family
  • Active
  • Updated 1 day ago
  • 2
    Beds
  • 2
    Total Baths
  • 960
    Sq. Ft.
500 Thames Pkwy, Park Ridge, IL 60068 - Photo 1 Just Listed
$249,000

500 Thames Pkwy  #1F  Park Ridge, IL 60068

  • Condo
  • Active
  • Updated 17 hours ago
  • 2
    Beds
  • 2
    Total Baths
  • 1,300
    Sq. Ft.
1745 Pavilion Way, Park Ridge, IL 60068 - Photo 1 Just Listed
$450,000
Open House

1745 Pavilion Way  #502  Park Ridge, IL 60068

  • Condo
  • Active
  • Updated 3 hours ago
  • 3
    Beds
  • 2
    Total Baths
  • 1,650
    Sq. Ft.

Price Reduced near 154 Cornell Ave

This is a carousel with tiles that activate property listing cards. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate.

1009 Hastings St, Park Ridge, IL 60068 - Photo 1 Price Reduced
-$50,100 (-5.89%)
$799,900

1009 Hastings St  Park Ridge, IL 60068

  • Single Family
  • Active
  • Updated 2 days ago
  • 3
    Beds
  • 3
    Total Baths
  • 1,451
    Sq. Ft.
2420 W Talcott Rd, Park Ridge, IL 60068 - Photo 1 Price Reduced
-$15,000 (-4.76%)
$300,000

2420 W Talcott Rd  #109  Park Ridge, IL 60068

  • Condo
  • Active
  • Updated 2 days ago
  • 2
    Beds
  • 2
    Total Baths
  • 1,400
    Sq. Ft.
1703 Bonita Ave, Mount Prospect, IL 60056 - Photo 1 Price Reduced
-$10,000 (-2.04%)
$479,900

1703 Bonita Ave  Mount Prospect, IL 60056

  • Single Family
  • Active
  • Updated 5 days ago
  • 3
    Beds
  • 2
    Total Baths
8554 W Bruce Dr, Niles, IL 60714 - Photo 1 Price Reduced
-$20,000 (-4.45%)
$429,900

8554 W Bruce Dr  Niles, IL 60714

  • Single Family
  • Active
  • Updated 3 days ago
  • 4
    Beds
  • 3
    Total Baths
  • 1,613
    Sq. Ft.
Listed by Patricia Furman (847) 729-7261

Recent Sales near 154 Cornell Ave

This is a carousel with tiles that activate property listing cards. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate.

228 Cornell Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 - Photo 1 Sold
$530,000

228 Cornell Ave  Des Plaines, IL 60016

  • Single Family
  • Closed
  • 3
    Beds
  • 2
    Total Baths
  • 2,056
    Sq. Ft.
460 Northwest Hwy, Park Ridge, IL 60068 - Photo 1 Sold
$520,000

460 Northwest Hwy  #307  Park Ridge, IL 60068

  • Condo
  • Closed
  • 3
    Beds
  • 2
    Total Baths
  • 1,956
    Sq. Ft.
135 N Warrington Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016 - Photo 1 Sold
$490,000

135 N Warrington Rd  Des Plaines, IL 60016

  • Single Family
  • Closed
  • 6
    Beds
  • 4
    Total Baths
  • 2,310
    Sq. Ft.
235 S Warrington Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016 - Photo 1 Sold
$480,000

235 S Warrington Rd  Des Plaines, IL 60016

  • Single Family
  • Closed
  • 4
    Beds
  • 3
    Total Baths
  • 2,330
    Sq. Ft.

154 Cornell Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016 (MLS# 12457874) is a Single Family property that was sold at $520,000 on October 10, 2025. Want to learn more about 154 Cornell Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Des Plaines? You can browse all Des Plaines real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.