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$515,000 SOLD Feb 2026
Listed at $499,997

172 CORNELL Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Closed
3 beds 2 baths 2,547 sqft (estimated) Built 1953 Residential MLS #MRD12538349 4 days on market
Listing courtesy of Seed Realty LLC · 224-300-0303 · MLS #MRD12538349 · Status: Closed
***Highest and Best offers due by Monday 10am***. Well-maintained and solidly built 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. Natural light fills the home, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout. The lower level significantly expands the living space and features a storage room, full bathroom, wood-burning fireplace, and a hand-built 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. Major system and interior updates were completed in 2023, providing peace of mind for the next owner. Improvements include a Lennox furnace, water heater, copper plumbing throughout, brand-new siding, and updated windows throughout most of the home. Conveniently located near Cumberland Metra, Cornell Park, schools, and neighborhood amenities, this well-maintained home offers exceptional value, space, and accessibility in one of Des Plaines' most sought-after communities. Easy to show with flexible scheduling. Listing agent is related to the seller.

Property details

Interior

Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior features
Dry Bar
Flooring
Hardwood
Fireplaces
2
Fireplace details
Wood Burning
Basement
Finished, Full
Laundry
In Unit
Additional rooms
Foyer
Total rooms
7

Building & exterior

Style
Ranch
Age
71-80 Years
Exterior
Brick
Patio & porch
Patio
Exposure
East

Parking

Garage spaces
1
Total spaces
5
Parking details
Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Off Street, Owned, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions
75X133
Township
Maine
County
Cook

Utilities

Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Lake Michigan
Sewer
Public Sewer

HOA & community

Assessment includes
None
Community features
Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Schools

Elementary
Cumberland Elementary School (62)
Junior high
Chippewa Middle School (62)
High school
Maine West High School (207)

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes
$6,907 (2023)
Parcel number (PIN)
09073030440000
PIN
09073030440000
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
Closing
Special conditions
None
Listed
1/2/2026
Sold
2/19/2026
Sold price
$515,000
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