Single-Family Neighborhood • Des Plaines, IL

Cumberland Highlands
Des Plaines, Illinois

Late-1950s Charm in the Cumberland Station Orbit

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1957–1960
Era Built
$400K–$550K
Typical Price Range
Ranches & Capes
Housing Stock
Maine West · D207
High School
About This Neighborhood

About Cumberland Highlands

Cumberland Highlands sits on Mount Prospect Road between Central and Northwest Highway — late-1950s homes in the Cumberland Metra station's orbit, sharing the commuter neighborhood's walk-to-train appeal.

The tight 1957-60 construction window gives the neighborhood its cohesive character, and the station keeps its value logic simple.

Homes & Market

The Homes of Cumberland Highlands

Cumberland Highlands homes typically trade between $400,000 and $550,000, with station-proximate and renovated homes earning premiums. Commuter demand is this neighborhood's constant.

Late-50s Ranches

The cohesive core stock.

Capes & Expanded Homes

Character options on the same blocks.

Walk-to-Train Properties

The neighborhood's blue chips.

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Schools

Schools Serving Cumberland Highlands

Cumberland Highlands students attend District 62 schools and Maine Township District 207 high schools; verify block assignments 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.

Location & Lifestyle

Living in Cumberland Highlands: the Des Plaines Advantage

The Cumberland Metra station anchors the lifestyle, with downtown Des Plaines one stop away and the Mount Prospect border's amenities immediately east. Explore our full Des Plaines guide →

Off-Market & Private Listings

Some homes for sale in Cumberland Highlands never show up online

Our MLS runs a Private Listing Network — real listings agents can see that never appear on Zillow or any public site, because the sellers want privacy. We can't advertise them. What we can do is share matches directly with our own buyers. If Cumberland Highlands is where you want to be, tell us exactly what you're looking for — we'll watch the private side for you, and we'll only contact you about that.

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Free Home Valuation

What Is Your Cumberland Highlands Home Worth?

Values in Cumberland Highlands have been moving. Get a free, no-obligation valuation from the team that knows these blocks house by house — usually within 24 hours.

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Thinking About Cumberland Highlands?

The Dawn Simmons Team has helped buyers and sellers across Des Plaines and the northwest suburbs for over 26 years. Get honest guidance on pricing, what homes here really sell for, and what to look out for.

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Dawn Simmons, REALTOR, RE/MAX Suburban

Dawn Simmons

RE/MAX Suburban • 26+ Years Experience
(847) 738-1884 • simsre2000@yahoo.com
330 E Northwest Hwy, Mount Prospect IL 60056

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