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

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$530,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
2 Full Baths
2,056 Sq. Ft.
1 Car Garage

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Property Description

Impeccably maintained home located in the desirable Cumberland Subdivision.This lovely 3-bedroom brick cape cod is on an oversized 75 x 142 lot. Hardwood floors, updated open kitchen with ample eating area, formal dining room, fireplace, attached garage, and full basement perfect for storage. Second floor primary bedroom suite boasts spacious walk-in closets as well as a full spa-like bath. The park-like yard offers a pergola covered patio beautifully landscaped. This home is a pleasure to show. Close to transportation and shops.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 228 Cornell Ave

General

Sold For: $530,000
Taxes: $4,953 (2023)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12379881
Added to Site: 219 day(s) ago

Interior

Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace(s): Living Room
Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3

Parking

Garage: Yes
Attached garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Total Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Parking On-Site: Yes

Location

Area: Des Plaines
County: Cook
Driving Directions: NW Highway, W of Golf Circle to Cornell Ave

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

Utilities

Water: Lake Michigan

Structural Information

Construction: Brick
Exterior Const.: Brick
Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
Square Feet: 2,056
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1954
Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
Lot Dimensions: 75 x 142

Financial Considerations

Parking Included: Yes
Assessment Year: 1954
Tax Amount: $4,953.7
Tax Year: 2023

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Property ID: 9073020200000

Listed by @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Sold by Keller Williams Realty Ptnr,LL

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Schools

Schools serving 228 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
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	2.5 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 228 Cornell Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

8/08/2025

Sold

$530,000

-3.62%

MLS

6/10/2025

Listed

$549,900

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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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