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$421,000

  • Sold
  • Closed
  • Single Family
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 1,444 Sq. Ft.
  • 1.1 Car Garage
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Highly sought after location on the desirable Cornell block, only two blocks from the Metra and tucked into one of the most vibrant, walkable neighborhoods in town! This 2 bedroom home is packed with personality, updates, and room to grow. Step inside to find gleaming hardwood floors, a sun-drenched living room with a statement brick fireplace, and a dining space that's ready for your next gathering. The kitchen offers stainless steel appliances including a BRAND NEW stove (2025), an eat-in nook, and loads of prep and storage space! Off the back, discover a 4-seasons room bound in glass sliding doors that invites you to soak in the lush, landscaped views of your serene backyard oasis. Think stunning garden beds, gorgeous brick patio, built-in gas grill, and dreamy evening lighting. Find two generously sized bedrooms and a well-appointed hall bath. The finished basement provides major added space-perfect for movie nights, a home gym, or hobby space-plus a convenient half bath and storage galore! Attached extra-large 1-car garage. Additional highlights include NEW roof (2024), newer windows (2014), furnace + AC (2014). Top-rated schools: Cumberland Elementary, Chippewa Middle, and Maine West High. This one is a gem complete with your own garden, walkability to town-and it's ready for its next story. Come see it for yourself! Welcome home!

Full Property Details for 222 Cornell Ave

General

  • Sold For: $421,000
  • Taxes: $7,127 (2023)
  • Status: Closed
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12390684
  • Added to Site: 211 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Cooktop, Humidifier

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Baths: Yes

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Additional Information

  • Equipment: Cable TV, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Lawn Sprinkler, Backup Sump Pump

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.1
  • Total Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • Parking On-Site: Yes

Location

  • Area: Des Plaines
  • County: Cook
  • Driving Directions: From Northwest Hwy turn on Cambridge, right on Drake, Left on Cornell

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, Gas
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Square Feet: 1,444
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Shed(s)

Lot Features

  • Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 60 x 142 x 60 x 142

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1953
  • Tax Amount: $7,127.24
  • Tax Year: 2023

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 9073020210000

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Sold by @properties Christie's International Real Estate

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Schools serving 222 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
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
9-122.5 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 222 Cornell Ave

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/15/2025
Sold
$421,000
9.35%
MLS
6/18/2025
Listed
$385,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Listed by @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Sold by @properties Christie's International Real Estate

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