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!
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$421,000
222 Cornell Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
2beds
1,444sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
8,520 Square Feet Lot
$509,300 Zestimate®
$292/sqft
$3,006 Estimated rent
Home value
$509,300
$474,000 - $550,000
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Statement brick fireplaceFinished basementGenerously sized bedroomsLush landscaped viewsWell-appointed hall bathOwn gardenMovie nights
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Listed by:
Holly Connors 773-383-2490,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Craig Tinder, CRS,CSC
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12390684
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Sun Room, Recreation Room, Storage
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 98 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X7
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X11
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 288 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X16
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 342 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X19
Storage
- Level: Basement
- Area: 690 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30X23
Sun room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Gas
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Cooktop, Humidifier
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Sink
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,679
- Total interior livable area: 1,444 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1.1
- Parking features: On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1.1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 8,520 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60X142X60X142
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 09073020210000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: TV-Cable, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Backup Sump Pump;
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1953
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Des Plaines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $292/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $330,000
- Annual tax amount: $7,127
- Date on market: 6/18/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/15/2025 | Sold | $421,000+9.4%$292/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12390684 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2025 | Contingent | $385,000$267/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12390684 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $385,000$267/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12390684 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,298 +2.4% | $33,000 |
| 2023 | $7,127 +3.2% | $33,000 |
| 2022 | $6,907 +16.6% | $33,000 +30.6% |
| 2021 | $5,924 -0.4% | $25,267 |
| 2020 | $5,948 -0.5% | $25,267 -11% |
| 2019 | $5,979 +5% | $28,390 +12.5% |
| 2018 | $5,695 +1.2% | $25,226 |
| 2017 | $5,626 -3.3% | $25,226 |
| 2016 | $5,820 -0.7% | $25,226 +5.6% |
| 2015 | $5,861 +1.7% | $23,885 |
| 2014 | $5,765 +3.1% | $23,885 |
| 2013 | $5,592 -7.2% | $23,885 -15.3% |
| 2012 | $6,024 +0.9% | $28,201 |
| 2011 | $5,968 +6.4% | $28,201 |
| 2010 | $5,607 +13.8% | $28,201 -13.7% |
| 2009 | $4,929 +6.7% | $32,677 -12% |
| 2008 | $4,621 -0.8% | $37,134 |
| 2007 | $4,659 +3.7% | $37,134 +30.5% |
| 2006 | $4,492 +10.3% | $28,462 |
| 2005 | $4,073 +4.8% | $28,462 |
| 2004 | $3,885 +4.7% | $28,462 +26% |
| 2003 | $3,711 +3% | $22,592 |
| 2002 | $3,602 +18.2% | $22,592 |
| 2001 | $3,047 +1.4% | $22,592 +18.9% |
| 2000 | $3,005 +2.8% | $18,998 |
| 1999 | $2,922 | $18,998 |
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Neighborhood: 60016
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Cumberland Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10Chippewa Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10Maine West High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Cumberland Elementary School
- Middle: Chippewa Middle School
- High: Maine West High School
- 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.
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