259 Cornell Avenue Des Plaines, IL $ 795,000
259 Cornell Avenue
$ 795,000
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259 Cornell Avenue

Des Plaines, IL, 60016
$ 795,000
Bedrooms4 Baths2.0 Sq 2,226

Monthly Estimate*

$ 4,895

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Single Family Home for sale in Des Plaines, IL

for $795,000 with 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths. This 2,226 square foot home was built in 1946 on a lot size of 0.227272.

Welcome home to an all-brick, meticulously maintained home situated in a purely residential area and in one of the best pockets of Des Plaines! This home is perfect, and it also has a great vibe! Walk into an inviting living room area accentuated by hardwood floors, warm colors, a fireplace and large windows that invite sunlight into your home, and your heart. Then, lounge comfortably on your sectional couch as you watch your TV favorite show, and with your favorite people! But wait, there is more! Entertain family and friends in your roomy dining room decorated with a pretty chandelier, large windows, warm wall tones and a double door leading to a temperature-controlled sunroom. The sun room is beautiful! It wipes out the winter blues. It magnifies the summer season. And it warms the heart: year-round! And, the kitchen is equally perfect with its custom maple, shaker-style kitchen cabinets, tasteful granite countertop, stainless steel appliances and a carefully curated backsplash. Enjoy breakfast or dinner in your little nook too; it is a cozy spot for those delicious meals. There is even more! There is a first-floor bedroom and a first-floor full bathroom, which adds to the appeal of this home. It is functional. And perfect. It even gets better with the second floor! There are three additional bedrooms on the second floor. Each bedroom is spacious with ample closet space! And then there is a marvelous bathroom on the second floor that just dazzles with a stunning double vanity piece adorned with a quartz countertop, a modern mirror, immaculately set tiles and a decorative wall adorned with marble tiles; it features both a standup shower and a tub. The bathroom touches on all levels: classy, functional and happy. And the finished lower level is just as impressive! The lower level features a space fitting for an additional family room, an office, an exercise room or even a playroom; it is dressed with recessed lighting and soothing wall colors. The other side of the basement is unfinished, and it is perfect for storage. Then, we have a beautiful private yard, a perfectly sized patio set and maturing trees. This home is just beautiful, and it checks off all the boxes, and it is close to everything: schools, shopping, transportation, downtown, 294, the Kennedy, O'Hare Airport, restaurants and so much more! It is a true 10! Show and sell.

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Single Family Active

Price

$ 795,000

Bedrooms

4

Full Bath

2

Property Type

Single Family

Taxes

$ 10,202

Style

Georgian

Lot Size

0.227272

Year Built

1946

Town/City

Des Plaines

County/Region

Cook

MLS | Web ID

12610922

Features
General
Living Area 2226
Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Natural Gas Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Possession Closing Immediate
Roof Asphalt
Appliances Range Microwave Dishwasher Refrigerator High End Refrigerator Washer Dryer Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
HOA Fee 0
Garage Spaces 2.5
Association Fee Includes None
Architectural Style Georgian
Construction Materials Brick
Year Built 1946
Electric Circuit Breakers
Township Maine
Tax Year 2024
Ownership Fee Simple
Community Features Park Pool Tennis Court(s) Curbs Sidewalks
Assoc Fee Paid Per Not Applicable
County Cook
New Construction N
Property Type Residential Detached Single
Subdivision Name Cumberland
Other Structures None
Total Rooms 9
Full Baths 2
Status New
Directions Head west on Golf Road and then north (right) on Wolf Road then west (left) on Drake Lane and then north (right) on Cornell Road to home.
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 10202.22
Middle/Junior High School Chippewa Middle School
Additional Parcels Y/N N
Standard Status Active
Middle/Junior School District 62
Elementary School District 62
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Interior
Interior Amenities 1st Floor Bedroom 1st Floor Full Bath Open Floorplan Granite Counters Separate Dining Room
Basement Partially Finished Full
Flooring Hardwood
Total Fireplaces 2
Fireplace Features Wood Burning Gas Starter
Half Baths 0
Laundry Features Gas Dryer Hookup
Total Bedrooms 4
Room Type Recreation Room Breakfast Room
Total Baths 2
Bedrooms Possible 4
Bathroom Separate Shower Double Sink Soaking Tub
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Exterior
Model Georgian
Parking Features Concrete Garage Door Opener Yes Garage Owned Attached Garage
Lot Features Mature Trees
Water Source Lake Michigan Public
Total Parking 2.5
Foundation Details Concrete Perimeter
Lot Dimensions 75 x 132
Lot Size Acres 0.227272
Waterfront Y/N N
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List By
Peter Drossos Real Estate

Broker

peter.drossos.reo@gmail.com

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Nearby
565504 Elementary School
566128 Middle School
Maine West High School High School
Pricing History
DatePricePrice ChangeDescription
4/8/2026$795,000 Listed Price

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259 Cornell Avenue, Des Plaines, IL, 60016 is a Single Family Home for sale at $795,000 with 2,226 sqft and a lot size of 0.227272. 259 Cornell Avenue has 4 bedrooms, 2.0 baths, and was built in 1946. The property's zip code is 60016 which is in Des Plaines, IL