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  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 2,156 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 2 hours ago
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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 for 173 Cornell Ave

General

  • Price: $524,000
  • Taxes: $11,862 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12513821
  • Updated: 1/16/2026
  • Added to Site: 4 day(s) ago

Rental Information

  • Complex Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Interior

  • Basement: Finished, P
  • Interior Features: Dry Bar
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 2
  • 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
  • Township: Maine
  • Driving Directions: Wolf Rd S of Rand Rd to Drake Lane W to Cornell Ave S to home.

School Information

  • School District: 62
  • Elem School District: 62
  • Midd School District: 62
  • High School District: 207
  • 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

  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
  • Water: Lake Michigan

Structural Information

  • Construction: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Basement: Yes
  • 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
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 9074080520000

Listed by RMC Realty Inc.

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Schools serving 173 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
Iroquois Community School
1836 East Touhy Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018
K-83.6 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.

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Details
Price
Change
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1/12/2026
Listed
$524,000
33.33%
MLS
1/16/2021
Sold
$393,000
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Tax History for 173 Cornell Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$11,601
2%
$43,999
—
2022
$11,322
41%
$43,999
37%
2021
$8,031
—
$32,121
—
2020
$8,019
—
$32,121
-11%
2019
$8,052
-10%
$36,092
—
2018
$8,954
1%
$36,123
—
2017
$8,827
—
$36,123
—
2016
$8,848
10%
$36,123
24%
2015
$8,027
2%
$29,176
—
2014
$7,874
3%
$29,176
—
2013
$7,661
-3%
$29,176
-14%
2012
$7,894
—
$33,847
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173 Cornell Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016 (MLS# 12513821) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 173 Cornell Avenue is currently listed for $524,000 and was received on January 12, 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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