Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/18/2026
Listed
$460,000
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MLS
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Property Description
Property has Two PIN#s sold together (Seller will not divide or separate). Vacant land under common ownership with adjacent residence is 3,300 sq ft (25' x 132'1" per county assessor) SOLID BRICK RANCH offers so much potential. The kitchen and baths are more traditional, but there is potential for a buyer to update and make it their own. Large kitchen offers natural light from the skylight plus has room for table & chairs and/or a custom island, you decide. The main level offers hardwood floors under carpet, three spacious bedrooms, and a full bath, a comfortable living room with a wood burning fireplace and separate dining room. Basement includes possible 4th bedroom or bonus room, full bathroom, along with a 27 x 14 rec room that also has a wood burning fireplace and a wet bar. Basement also features a 15 x 15 work room, large laundry room and separate utility room 9 x 9. You will feel like you are always outdoors in the cozy 4 seasons room which provides its own heating and cooling unit. Enjoy the outdoors on the deck that overlooks the huge, fenced backyard. The adjacent lot extends the yard for room to relax or do gardening and is perfect for outdoor entertaining. Convenient storage shed stays with the property. Close to downtown DES PLAINES and Metra
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 155 Cornell Ave
General
- Price: $460,000
- Taxes: $9,941 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12555965
- Updated: 2/18/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Partially
- Interior Features: Wet Bar, 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath, Workshop
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Basement, Wood-Burning
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement Baths: Yes
- Bathroom Features: Soaking Tub
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 1
Additional Information
- Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Water Heater-Gas
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Des Plaines
- County: Cook
- Township: Maine
- Driving Directions: NORTHWEST HWY TO CORNELL - N TO ADDRESS
School Information
- School District: 62
- Elem School District: 62
- Midd School District: 62
- High School District: 207
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Ranch
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Screens, Bay Window(s)
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 1,793
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1950
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 60 x 132.1
- Fence: Yes
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1950
- Tax Amount: $9,941.42
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 9074080510000
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Schools
Schools serving 155 Cornell Ave
School Districts:Des Plaines Community Consolidated School District 62, Maine Township High School District 207
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Cumberland Elementary School, Des Plaines, IL 700 East Golf Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016 | PK-5 | 0.4 mi |
Iroquois Community School 1836 East Touhy Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018 | K-8 | 3.5 mi |
Chippewa Middle School, Des Plaines, IL 123 North 8th Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016 | 6-8 | 0.3 mi |
Maine West High School 1755 South Wolf Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018 | 9-12 | 2.4 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 155 Cornell Ave
Tax History
Tax History for 155 Cornell Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$740
2%
$2,805
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2022
$722
2%
$2,805
21%
2021
$710
2%
$2,310
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2020
$698
12%
$2,310
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2019
$622
5%
$2,310
17%
2018
$592
2%
$1,980
—
2017
$582
6%
$1,980
—
2016
$550
5%
$1,980
14%
2015
$524
2%
$1,732
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2014
$513
3%
$1,732
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2013
$500
-4%
$1,732
-16%
2012
$519
—
$2,062
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155 Cornell Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016 (MLS# 12555965) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 155 Cornell Avenue is currently listed for $460,000 and was received on February 18, 2026. Want to learn more about 155 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.