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  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,297 Sq. Ft.
  • 1 Car Garage
  • Updated 8 hours ago
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Incredible location alert! Just a few blocks from the Metra and nestled in one of the most vibrant, walkable neighborhoods around, this 3bedroom charmer is bursting with personality. Step inside to find gleaming hardwood floors and a warm, inviting layout that suits both everyday living and entertaining. The finished basement adds a huge bonus - perfect for movie nights, a home gym, hobby space, or all of the above. You'll also appreciate the full bath and abundant storage. And yes...the pingpong table stays! Major mechanicals are already taken care of with a newer furnace and AC (2021). Families will love the highly rated schools: Cumberland Elementary, Chippewa Middle, and Maine West High. Come experience it in person. Your next home is waiting!

Full Property Details for 488 Cornell Ave

General

  • Price: $419,900
  • Taxes: $7,028 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12549115
  • Updated: 1/16/2026
  • Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Basement: Finished, F
  • Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Humidifier
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

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

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Additional Information

  • Equipment: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

Location

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

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

Structural Information

  • Architectural Info: Ranch
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior Const.: Brick
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
  • Square Feet: 1,297
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Shed(s)

Lot Features

  • Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 142 x 62

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1954
  • Tax Amount: $7,028.45
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 9071050310000

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Schools serving 488 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-50.6 mi
Iroquois Community School
1836 East Touhy Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018
K-84 mi
Chippewa Middle School, Des Plaines, IL
123 North 8th Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016
6-80.5 mi
Maine West High School
1755 South Wolf Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018
9-122.8 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 488 Cornell Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Price
Change
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1/16/2026
Listed
$419,900
100.91%
MLS
9/01/2000
Sold
$209,000
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Tax History for 488 Cornell Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$6,863
3%
$31,999
—
2022
$6,650
17%
$31,999
30%
2021
$5,697
—
$24,528
—
2020
$5,725
-1%
$24,528
-11%
2019
$5,756
15%
$27,560
20%
2018
$4,995
1%
$22,887
—
2017
$4,939
-13%
$22,887
—
2016
$5,666
-3%
$22,887
4%
2015
$5,859
2%
$22,003
—
2014
$5,751
3%
$22,003
—
2013
$5,591
8%
$22,003
-5%
2012
$5,174
—
$23,043
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488 Cornell Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016 (MLS# 12549115) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 488 Cornell Avenue is currently listed for $419,900 and was received on January 16, 2026. Want to learn more about 488 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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