Remodeled home located in the desirable Cumberland neighborhood, situated on an extra-wide lot just steps from the Cumberland Metra station and Cornell Park. The main level offers hardwood floors, three spacious bedrooms, and a full bath, along with comfortable living and dining areas highlighted by a wood-burning fireplace. Large kitchen offers natural light from the skylight, room for table & chairs and/or a custom island. Natural light fills the home, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout. The lower level significantly expands the living space and features an additional bedroom or bonus room, full bathroom, laundry room, wood-burning fireplace, and a wet bar, making it an ideal setting for social gatherings, entertaining, or extended living arrangements. This level also functions perfectly as a recreation room, media space, or private retreat. Conveniently located near Cumberland Metra, Cornell Park, schools, and neighborhood amenities, this home offers exceptional value, space, and accessibility in one of Des Plaines' most sought-after communities
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$539,000
155 Cornell Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
4beds
1,793sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
7,926 Square Feet Lot
$534,100 Zestimate®
$301/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wood-burning fireplaceThree spacious bedroomsLarge kitchenExtra-wide lotWet barLaundry roomHardwood floors
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Listed by:
Bill Eliopoulos 312-502-0218,
Cosmos Realty Investors, Inc.
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12691534
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Workshop, Heated Sun Room, Utility Room-Lower Level, Recreation Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X10
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Laminate)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X14
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Other
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X15
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Wood Laminate), Window Treatments (Aluminum Frames, Skylight(s))
- Level: Main
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X16
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X14
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Bay Window(s))
- Level: Main
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X14
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 378 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 27X14
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X10
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X15
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup
Features
- Wet Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Workshop
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
- Attic: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room, Basement
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,793 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 7,926 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60 x 132.1
Details
- Additional parcels included: 09074080470000
- Parcel number: 09074080510000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Des Plaines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $301/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $400,000
- Annual tax amount: $9,941
- Date on market: 8/27/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$534,100
$507,000 - $561,000
$3,288/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $539,000$301/sqft |
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| 8/13/2026 | Listing removed | $539,000$301/sqft |
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| 8/11/2026 | Contingent | $539,000$301/sqft |
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| 7/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $539,000$301/sqft |
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| 7/3/2026 | Contingent | $539,000$301/sqft |
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| 6/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $539,000+43.7%$301/sqft |
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| 4/22/2026 | Sold | $375,000-14.6%$209/sqft |
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| 3/26/2026 | Contingent | $439,000$245/sqft |
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| 3/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $439,000-4.6%$245/sqft |
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| 3/9/2026 | Listing removed | $460,000$257/sqft |
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| 3/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $460,000$257/sqft |
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| 3/2/2026 | Listing removed | $460,000$257/sqft |
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| 2/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $460,000$257/sqft |
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| 2/27/2026 | Contingent | $460,000$257/sqft |
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| 2/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $460,000$257/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,185 +2.4% | $40,000 |
| 2023 | $8,973 +3% | $40,000 |
| 2022 | $8,708 +35.5% | $40,000 +48.7% |
| 2021 | $6,428 -0.2% | $26,907 |
| 2020 | $6,444 -0.5% | $26,907 -11% |
| 2019 | $6,475 +1.9% | $30,233 +10.2% |
| 2018 | $6,354 +17.4% | $27,429 |
| 2017 | $5,413 -9.9% | $27,429 |
| 2016 | $6,006 -12.5% | $27,429 +0.6% |
| 2015 | $6,864 -14.9% | $27,266 |
| 2014 | $8,069 +22.9% | $27,266 |
| 2013 | $6,567 +5.2% | $27,266 -6.2% |
| 2012 | $6,243 -10.6% | $29,071 |
| 2011 | $6,986 +30.6% | $29,071 |
| 2010 | $5,348 +13.8% | $29,071 -14% |
| 2009 | $4,700 -11.3% | $33,802 -12% |
| 2008 | $5,297 +13.5% | $38,412 |
| 2007 | $4,668 +11.9% | $38,412 +27.5% |
| 2006 | $4,170 +0.9% | $30,130 |
| 2005 | $4,132 +6.4% | $30,130 |
| 2004 | $3,882 +15.4% | $30,130 +39% |
| 2003 | $3,366 +3% | $21,677 |
| 2002 | $3,268 -2.2% | $21,677 |
| 2001 | $3,341 +7.8% | $21,677 +5% |
| 2000 | $3,098 +3% | $20,636 |
| 1999 | $3,007 | $20,636 |
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Neighborhood: 60016
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 62
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.



