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.
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$530,000
228 Cornell Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
3beds
2,056sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
10,650 Square Feet Lot
$560,200 Zestimate®
$258/sqft
$3,810 Estimated rent
Home value
$560,200
$504,000 - $622,000
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Primary bedroom suiteAttached garageUpdated open kitchenPergola covered patioFormal dining roomFull basementHardwood floors
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Listed by:
Sue Hall 847-917-3188,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Jean Marella
Keller Williams Realty Ptnr,LL
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12379881
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Eating Area, Walk In Closet, Other Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 375 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Eating area
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X10
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X10
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X9
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 286 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X13
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 1591 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 43X37
Walk in closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 250 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X25
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,056 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 10,650 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 75 X 142
Details
- Additional parcels included: 09073020280000
- Parcel number: 09073020200000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Des Plaines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $258/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $280,970
- Annual tax amount: $4,953
- Date on market: 6/10/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/8/2025 | Sold | $530,000-3.6%$258/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12379881 Report a problem | ||
| 7/30/2025 | Pending sale | $549,900$267/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12379881 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2025 | Contingent | $549,900$267/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12379881 Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $549,900+103.7%$267/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12379881 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/1998 | Sold | $270,000$131/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $28,097 +0% |
| 2023 | $3,607 -0.7% | $28,096 |
| 2022 | $3,632 -14% | $28,096 +35.5% |
| 2021 | $4,224 +9.2% | $20,729 |
| 2020 | $3,869 +1.6% | $20,729 -11.3% |
| 2019 | $3,808 -10.2% | $23,369 -8.2% |
| 2018 | $4,240 +3.6% | $25,461 |
| 2017 | $4,092 -9.8% | $25,461 |
| 2016 | $4,537 -12.5% | $25,461 +23.8% |
| 2015 | $5,185 +4.3% | $20,572 |
| 2014 | $4,970 +0.2% | $20,572 |
| 2013 | $4,961 -6.5% | $20,572 -15.3% |
| 2012 | $5,304 +1.5% | $24,274 |
| 2011 | $5,227 +4.2% | $24,274 |
| 2010 | $5,017 +14% | $24,274 -13.6% |
| 2009 | $4,399 -2.3% | $28,084 -11.3% |
| 2008 | $4,503 +7.5% | $31,646 |
| 2007 | $4,187 +3.8% | $31,646 +20.3% |
| 2006 | $4,035 +1.9% | $26,299 |
| 2005 | $3,960 +5.6% | $26,299 |
| 2004 | $3,750 +15.5% | $26,299 +34.6% |
| 2003 | $3,247 +3% | $19,537 |
| 2002 | $3,151 +10.9% | $19,537 |
| 2001 | $2,842 +1.4% | $19,537 +12.6% |
| 2000 | $2,802 +2.8% | $17,347 |
| 1999 | $2,727 | $17,347 |
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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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