$539,000

155 Cornell Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Active
3 beds (4 possible) 2 baths 1,793 sqft (assessor) Built 1950 Residential MLS #MRD12691534 46 days on market
Listing courtesy of Cosmos Realty Investors, Inc. · 312-502-0218 · MLS #MRD12691534 · Status: Active
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

Property details

Interior

Interior features
Wet Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Workshop
Flooring
Hardwood
Fireplaces
2
Fireplace details
Wood Burning
Basement
Partially Finished, Full
Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup
Additional rooms
Workshop, Heated Sun Room, Utility Room-Lower Level, Recreation Room
Total rooms
10

Building & exterior

Style
Ranch
Age
71-80 Years
Exterior
Brick
Roof
Asphalt
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Windows
Screens

Parking

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

Lot & location

Lot dimensions
60 x 132.1
Township
Maine
County
Cook

Utilities

Heating
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Lake Michigan
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electricity
Circuit Breakers
Equipment
Ceiling Fan(s), Water Heater-Gas

HOA & community

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

Schools

Elementary
(62)
Junior high
(62)
High school
(207)

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes
$9,941 (2024)
Parcel number (PIN)
09074080510000
PIN
09074080510000
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
Closing
Special conditions
None
Listed
6/29/2026

Rooms

RoomSizeLevelFlooring
Work Room15X15Basement
Heated Sun Room14X15MainCarpet
Utility Room-Lower Level9X10Basement
Recreation Room27X14BasementVinyl
Bedroom 214X10MainHardwood
Bedroom 39X10MainHardwood
Bedroom 410X14BasementLaminate
Dining Room14X10MainCarpet
Family RoomN/A
Kitchen10X16MainWood Laminate
Laundry17X14Basement
Living Room17X14MainCarpet
Master Bedroom15X12MainHardwood

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Recently sold nearby

AddressBeds / BathsSoldPrice
155 Cornell Avenue 3 bd / 2 ba Apr 2026 $375,000
Address withheld 4 bd / 2.5 ba Oct 2025 $520,000
173 Cornell Avenue 3 bd / 1.5 ba Mar 2026 $515,000
172 CORNELL Avenue 3 bd / 2 ba Feb 2026 $515,000

Sold data courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS GRID; properties may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS.

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