Des Plaines' Commuter-Perfect Northeast Neighborhood Around Its Own Metra Stop
View Available Homes Call (847) 738-1884Cumberland is northeast Des Plaines' commuter neighborhood — a walkable grid of cape cods, ranches and vintage homes gathered around its own Cumberland Metra station on the Union Pacific Northwest line. The traffic circle at Golf and Northwest Highway is its landmark.
Few neighborhoods at this price point offer a true walk-to-train lifestyle; Cumberland's blend of housing variety, mature streets and rail access keeps it quietly in demand with first-time buyers and city transplants.
Cumberland-area homes generally sell between $350,000 and $550,000 — vintage homes and original capes at the entry end, expanded and renovated homes near the station commanding the premium. Walk-to-Metra properties are the neighborhood's blue chips.
The neighborhood's prewar and postwar character stock.
Practical single-level homes on quiet blocks.
Updated properties within walking distance of the Cumberland station.
Cumberland students attend Des Plaines' District 62 schools and Maine Township District 207 high schools; assignments vary by block, so verify with the district. School boundaries in the northwest suburbs can vary block by block — always verify your specific address with the district office before purchasing.
The Cumberland Metra station is the neighborhood's front door, with downtown Des Plaines' shops and restaurants one stop away, Golf Road's conveniences at hand, and O'Hare a short drive for travelers. Explore our full Des Plaines guide →
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