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!
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$415,000
488 Cornell Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
3beds
1,297sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
8,804 Square Feet Lot
$425,000 Zestimate®
$320/sqft
$3,228 Estimated rent
Home value
$425,000
$383,000 - $472,000
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Finished basementWarm inviting layoutGleaming hardwood floorsAbundant storage
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Listed by:
Dawn Simmons, SFR 847-738-1884,
RE/MAX Suburban,
Joshua Simmons,
RE/MAX Suburban
Bought with:
Alexander Landowski
Seed Realty LLC
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12549115
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Recreation Room, Storage, Exercise Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Exercise room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 456 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X24
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 128 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X16
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 228 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X12
Recreation room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 391 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X23
Storage
- Level: Basement
- Area: 115 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X23
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Humidifier
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,594
- Total interior livable area: 1,297 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 8,804 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 142x62
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 09071050310000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Des Plaines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $320/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $320,000
- Annual tax amount: $7,028
- Date on market: 1/16/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/9/2026 | Sold | $415,000-1.2%$320/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12549115 Report a problem | ||
| 1/19/2026 | Contingent | $419,900$324/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12549115 Report a problem | ||
| 1/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $419,900+100.9%$324/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12549115 Report a problem | ||
| 9/1/2000 | Sold | $209,000$161/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $32,000 +0% |
| 2023 | $6,863 +3.2% | $31,999 |
| 2022 | $6,650 +16.7% | $31,999 +30.5% |
| 2021 | $5,697 -0.5% | $24,528 |
| 2020 | $5,725 -0.5% | $24,528 -11% |
| 2019 | $5,756 +15.2% | $27,560 +20.4% |
| 2018 | $4,995 -12.9% | $22,887 |
| 2017 | $5,732 +1.2% | $22,887 |
| 2016 | $5,666 -3.3% | $22,887 +4% |
| 2015 | $5,859 +1.9% | $22,003 |
| 2014 | $5,751 +2.9% | $22,003 |
| 2013 | $5,591 +8.1% | $22,003 -4.5% |
| 2012 | $5,174 +2.4% | $23,043 |
| 2011 | $5,052 +0.4% | $23,043 |
| 2010 | $5,035 -10.2% | $23,043 -26.1% |
| 2009 | $5,607 +12.3% | $31,179 -12% |
| 2008 | $4,991 +14.8% | $35,430 |
| 2007 | $4,348 +6.6% | $35,430 +31.6% |
| 2006 | $4,078 +9.3% | $26,916 |
| 2005 | $3,729 +5.7% | $26,916 |
| 2004 | $3,527 +4.7% | $26,916 +30.2% |
| 2003 | $3,369 +8.9% | $20,678 |
| 2002 | $3,095 +22% | $20,678 |
| 2001 | $2,537 +1.3% | $20,678 +19.7% |
| 2000 | $2,505 | $17,281 |
| 1999 | $2,505 | $17,281 |
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Neighborhood: 60016
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Cumberland Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 7/10Chippewa Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 9/10Maine West High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.8 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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