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Property Description
Welcome home to an all-brick, meticulously maintained home situated in a purely residential area and in one of the best pockets of Des Plaines! This home is perfect, and it also has a great vibe! Walk into an inviting living room area accentuated by hardwood floors, warm colors, a fireplace and large windows that invite sunlight into your home, and your heart. Then, lounge comfortably on your sectional couch as you watch your TV favorite show, and with your favorite people! But wait, there is more! Entertain family and friends in your roomy dining room decorated with a pretty chandelier, large windows, warm wall tones and a double door leading to a temperature-controlled sunroom. The sun room is beautiful! It wipes out the winter blues. It magnifies the summer season. And it warms the heart: year-round! And, the kitchen is equally perfect with its custom maple, shaker-style kitchen cabinets, tasteful granite countertop, stainless steel appliances and a carefully curated backsplash. Enjoy breakfast or dinner in your little nook too; it is a cozy spot for those delicious meals. There is even more! There is a first-floor bedroom and a first-floor full bathroom, which adds to the appeal of this home. It is functional. And perfect. It even gets better with the second floor! There are three additional bedrooms on the second floor. Each bedroom is spacious with ample closet space! And then there is a marvelous bathroom on the second floor that just dazzles with a stunning double vanity piece adorned with a quartz countertop, a modern mirror, immaculately set tiles and a decorative wall adorned with marble tiles; it features both a standup shower and a tub. The bathroom touches on all levels: classy, functional and happy. And the finished lower level is just as impressive! The lower level features a space fitting for an additional family room, an office, an exercise room or even a playroom; it is dressed with recessed lighting and soothing wall colors. The other side of the basement is unfinished, and it is perfect for storage. Then, we have a beautiful private yard, a perfectly sized patio set and maturing trees. This home is just beautiful, and it checks off all the boxes, and it is close to everything: schools, shopping, transportation, downtown, 294, the Kennedy, O'Hare Airport, restaurants and so much more! It is a true 10! Show and sell.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 259 Cornell Ave
General
- Price: $795,000
- Taxes: $10,202 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12610922
- Updated: 4/8/2026
- Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks
Interior
- Basement: Partially
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath, Open Floorplan, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Basement, Wood-Burning, Gas Starter
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High-End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Bathroom Features: Separate Shower, Double Sink, Soaking Tub
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Train
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2.5
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Des Plaines
- County: Cook
- Township: Maine
- Subdivision: Cumberland
- Driving Directions: Head west on Golf Road and then north (right) on Wolf Road then west (left) on Drake Lane and then north (right) on Cornell Road 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
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Georgian
- Architectural Style: Georgian
- Model: Georgian
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Screens
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 2,226
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1946
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Manufactured Home
- Model: Georgian
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: None
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.2273
- Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 75 x 132
- Lot Features: Mature Trees
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1946
- Tax Amount: $10,202.22
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 9074040280000
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Schools
Schools serving 259 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 | 3.7 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 ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 259 Cornell Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/08/2026
Listed
$795,000
44.02%
MLS
3/25/2003
Sold
$552,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 259 Cornell Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$9,972
3%
$41,137
—
2022
$9,705
-10%
$41,137
7%
2021
$10,820
1%
$38,530
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2020
$10,706
—
$38,530
-11%
2019
$10,728
10%
$43,293
20%
2018
$9,727
2%
$35,960
—
2017
$9,573
3%
$35,960
—
2016
$9,299
9%
$35,960
16%
2015
$8,543
2%
$30,883
—
2014
$8,379
3%
$30,883
—
2013
$8,153
-1%
$30,883
-12%
2012
$8,216
—
$35,125
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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259 Cornell Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016 (MLS# 12610922) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 259 Cornell Avenue is currently listed for $795,000 and was received on April 08, 2026. Want to learn more about 259 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.

