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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
- Sold For: $375,000
- Taxes: $9,941 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12586706
- Added to Site: 50 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Wet Bar, 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath, Workshop
- Fireplace: Yes
- 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
- Driving Directions: NORTHWEST HWY TO CORNELL - N TO ADDRESS
School Information
- School District: 62
- Midd School District: 62
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.: Partially Finished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Screens
- 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
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 9074080510000
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Sold by @properties Christie's International Real Estate
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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 ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 155 Cornell Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/22/2026
Sold
$375,000
-14.58%
MLS
3/08/2026
Listed
$439,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
155 Cornell Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016 (MLS# 12586706) is a Single Family property that was sold at $375,000 on April 22, 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.

