Recently Listed Open House 12/7 1pm - 3pm
320 Cornell Avenue
Des Plaines, IL, 60016 $ 519,900
Bedrooms3 Baths2.1 Sq 1,429 Monthly Estimate*
$ 3,243
for $519,900 with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, 1 half bath. This 1,429 square foot home was built in 1954 on a lot size of 0.1956.
Open Sunday, 12/7/25, 1-3pm! Poised in the middle of the coveted "Cumberland" neighborhood, being one of the most desirable areas in all of town, sits your soon-to-be mid-century home exemplifying attractive curb appeal with its brick & natural stone exterior on a quiet & secluded Avenue. The embodying architectural significance includes 3 fireplaces, plaster cove moldings, hardwood floors, paneled doors & more! The thoughtfully expanded 1st floor family room, with a raised stone hearth & mantel fireplace surrounded by rows of windows for natural light, flows directly into the kitchen for a cozy & open floor plan. The kitchen has a huge island seating 4-5 along with a table overlooking the family room. The formal living room offers another separate congregation area offering privacy, another fireplace & beautiful views from the large picture window. With 1.5 baths on the first floor(double sink) & 2nd full bath in the basement, there's no waiting for water here! (-: The full finished basement offers a spacious recreation room, a 3rd fireplace, 2nd full working kitchen & full bathroom. Entertaining friends, family holiday gatherings, parties or just simply living comes naturally in this well functioning versatile floor plan and space. Even a multi-generational family would be comfortable with the kitchen & full bath in the finished basement. Say goodbye to cold cars on those chilly winter days as you step inside your toasty 2 car attached heated garage with its own dedicated furnace & epoxy flooring. The spacious private 6-foot fenced backyard is landscaped with flowers, perennials, brick patio, built-in gas grill and a storage shed. The ultra convenient location offers so many parks/playgrounds nearby within walking distance, a short 3 block walk to the Metra train station, 6 blocks to the Cumberland/Chippewa Schools/pools/pickleball courts and an easy 5-10 minute drive to Mariano's Grocery Store & Walmart Supercenter. The current owner has made many improvements to the home in recent years including extensive sewer & plumbing work, rebuilt brick patio, 1st floor full bath remodel, furnace replacement, water heater replacement, landscaping, remote control family room gas fireplace insert that can heat the entire room, 43,000 BTU gas furnace & thermostat in attached garage, radon mitigation system & more. And, the recessed lighting in most rooms & basement provide all the light you'll ever need. BTW, modest property taxes also keeping your monthly payments lower! If the Chicago Bear's late owner loved & lived in this neighborhood for decades, you will too!!
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Open House
12/7/2025 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
320 Cornell Avenue Des Plaines, IL
* Some states or local ordinances may prohibit Open Houses at this time, please confirm with your Weichert agent or local rep to confirm
FeaturesGeneralLiving Area 1429
Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Natural Gas Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Possession Closing
Roof Asphalt
Appliances Range Microwave Dishwasher Refrigerator Washer Dryer Stainless Steel Appliance(s) Humidifier
HOA Fee 0
Garage Spaces 2
Association Fee Includes None
Architectural Style Ranch
Construction Materials Brick Stone
Year Built 1954
Electric Circuit Breakers
Township Maine
Tax Year 2024
Ownership Fee Simple
Community Features Park Pool Tennis Court(s) Curbs Sidewalks Street Lights Street Paved
Assoc Fee Paid Per Not Applicable
County Cook
New Construction N
Property Type Residential Detached Single
Subdivision Name Cumberland
Other Structures Shed(s)
Total Rooms 8
Full Baths 2
Status New
Directions Wolf Rd south of Rand Rd or north of Golf Rd to Stone street west to Cornell north to property...
High School Maine West High School
City Des Plaines
High School District 207
MLS Area Des Plaines
Elementary School Cumberland Elementary School
Tax Annual Amount 6899.57
Middle/Junior High School Chippewa Middle School
Standard Status Active
Middle/Junior School District 62
Elementary School District 62
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InteriorInterior Amenities 1st Floor Bedroom In-Law Floorplan 1st Floor Full Bath Granite Counters
Basement Finished Storage Space Full
Flooring Hardwood
Total Fireplaces 3
Fireplace Features Wood Burning Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen Gas Log Heatilator Includes Accessories
Half Baths 1
Total Bedrooms 3
Room Type Kitchen Recreation Room Foyer
Total Baths 3
Bedrooms Possible 3
Bathroom Double Sink
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ExteriorModel Ranch
Parking Features Concrete Side Driveway Garage Door Opener Heated Garage Yes Garage Owned Attached Garage
Lot Features Landscaped
Water Source Lake Michigan
Total Parking 2
Foundation Details Concrete Perimeter
Lot Dimensions 60X142
Lot Size Acres 0.1956
Waterfront Y/N N
Other Equipment Ceiling Fan(s) Sump Pump Radon Mitigation System Electronic Air Filters
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* Excluded FeaturesList ByColdwell Banker RealtyBroker
john.forsythe@cbexchange.comEmail
Affordability Calculator
- Monthly Principal & Interest
- $3,243
- Monthly Property Taxes
- $575
- Monthly Home Insurance
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Default based on a 30-year fixed rate of 6.375% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA or jumbo loans.
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$ 65,417 Median Income
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Pricing History| Date | Price | Price Change | Description |
|---|
| 12/6/2025 | $519,900 | | Listed Price |