Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/29/2026
Listed
$539,000
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MLS
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$539,000 Contingent
Property Description
Remodeled home located in the desirable Cumberland neighborhood, situated on an extra-wide lot just steps from the Cumberland Metra station and Cornell Park. The main level offers hardwood floors, three spacious bedrooms, and a full bath, along with comfortable living and dining areas highlighted by a wood-burning fireplace. Large kitchen offers natural light from the skylight, room for table & chairs and/or a custom island. Natural light fills the home, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout. The lower level significantly expands the living space and features an additional bedroom or bonus room, full bathroom, laundry room, wood-burning fireplace, and a wet bar, making it an ideal setting for social gatherings, entertaining, or extended living arrangements. This level also functions perfectly as a recreation room, media space, or private retreat. Conveniently located near Cumberland Metra, Cornell Park, schools, and neighborhood amenities, this home offers exceptional value, space, and accessibility in one of Des Plaines' most sought-after communities
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 155 Cornell Ave
General
- Price: $539,000
- Taxes: $9,941 (2024)
- Status: Contingent
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12691534
- Updated: 7/3/2026
- Added to Site: 10 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
- 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 |
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Price & Sales History for 155 Cornell Ave
Tax History
Tax History for 155 Cornell Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$8,973
—
$42,000
5%
2023
$8,973
3%
$40,000
—
2022
$8,708
35%
$40,000
49%
2021
$6,428
—
$26,907
—
2020
$6,444
—
$26,907
-11%
2019
$6,475
2%
$30,233
10%
2018
$6,354
17%
$27,429
—
2017
$5,413
-10%
$27,429
—
2016
$6,006
-12%
$27,429
1%
2015
$6,864
-15%
$27,266
—
2014
$8,069
23%
$27,266
—
2013
$6,567
5%
$27,266
-6%
2012
$6,243
—
$29,071
—
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155 Cornell Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016 (MLS# 12691534) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 155 Cornell Avenue is currently listed for $539,000 and was received on June 29, 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.