173 Cornell Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016 - Photo 1

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$515,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
1 Full Bath
1 Partial Bath
2,156 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

Lovely 2 story, 2156 square foot home, in the very desirable Cumberland subdivision. The first floor features an open floor plan with comfortable rooms and a family room addition. From the dining room's sliding doors, you can access the stunning paver patio in the beautifully landscaped and private backyard. The updated kitchen, complete with a cozy eating area, provides a picturesque view of this serene outdoor space. The focal point of the living room is a wood burning fireplace with a bookcase surround. The finished basement has a bar, a second fireplace and is a great space for entertaining. The second floor has three spacious bedrooms and easily accessable attic storage space. Walking distance to the Cumberland Metra station, Chippewa Middle School, multiple parks. The perennial plantings in the yard of this home are truly stunning during the summer. This is a must-see property.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 173 Cornell Ave

General

Sold For: $515,000
Taxes: $11,862 (2024)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12513821
Added to Site: 74 day(s) ago

Interior

Interior Features: Dry Bar
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace(s): Living Room, Basement, Wood-Burning
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 1
Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3

Additional Information

Equipment: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access

Parking

Garage: Yes
Attached garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Total Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

Location

Area: Des Plaines
County: Cook
Driving Directions: Wolf Rd S of Rand Rd to Drake Lane W to Cornell Ave S to home.

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

Construction: Vinyl Siding, Brick
Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding, Brick
Basement Desc.: Finished, Partial
Sub-Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
Square Feet: 2,156
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1947
Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.25
Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
Lot Dimensions: 82 x 132
Fence: Yes
Lot Features: Landscaped
Fencing (Description): Fenced

Financial Considerations

Parking Included: Yes
Assessment Year: 1947
Tax Amount: $11,862.5
Tax Year: 2024

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Property ID: 9074080520000

Listed by RMC Realty Inc.
Sold by Keller Williams Thrive

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Schools

Schools serving 173 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	3.6 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 173 Cornell Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

3/16/2026

Sold

$515,000

-1.72%

MLS

1/12/2026

Listed

$524,000

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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.

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Single Family
Closed

3
Beds
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Total Baths
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173 Cornell Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016 (MLS# 12513821) is a Single Family property that was sold at $515,000 on March 16, 2026. Want to learn more about 173 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.

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