173 Cornell Ave Des Plaines, IL 60016
Estimated payment $3,680/month
Highlights
- Landscaped Professionally
- 5-minute walk to Cumberland Station
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Cumberland Elementary School Rated A
- Property is near park
- Recreation Room
About This Home
Lovely 2 story, 2156 square foot home, in the very desirable Cumberland subdivision. The first floor features an open floor plan with comfortable rooms and a family room addition. From the dining room's sliding doors, you can access the stunning paver patio in the beautifully landscaped and private backyard. The updated kitchen, complete with a cozy eating area, provides a picturesque view of this serene outdoor space. The focal point of the living room is a wood burning fireplace with a bookcase surround. The finished basement has a bar, a second fireplace and is a great space for entertaining. The second floor has three spacious bedrooms and easily accessable attic storage space. Walking distance to the Cumberland Metra station, Chippewa Middle School, multiple parks. The perennial plantings in the yard of this home are truly stunning during the summer. This is a must-see property.
Listing Agent
RMC Realty Inc. Brokerage Phone: (847) 679-6680 License #475131083 Listed on: 01/12/2026
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $11,862
Year Built
- Built in 1947
Lot Details
- 0.25 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 82 x 132
- Fenced
- Landscaped Professionally
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Parking Available
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2,156 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Bar
- Dry Bar
- Ceiling Fan
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Formal Dining Room
- Recreation Room
- Bonus Room
- Lower Floor Utility Room
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Laminate
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Finished Basement
- Partial Basement
- Fireplace in Basement
Location
- Property is near park
Schools
- Cumberland Elementary School
- Chippewa Middle School
- Maine West High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Lake Michigan Water
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,601 | $50,000 | $10,890 | $39,110 |
| 2024 | $11,601 | $44,001 | $9,257 | $34,744 |
| 2023 | $11,322 | $44,001 | $9,257 | $34,744 |
| 2022 | $11,322 | $44,001 | $9,257 | $34,744 |
| 2021 | $8,031 | $32,121 | $7,623 | $24,498 |
| 2020 | $8,019 | $32,121 | $7,623 | $24,498 |
| 2019 | $8,052 | $36,092 | $7,623 | $28,469 |
| 2018 | $8,954 | $36,123 | $6,534 | $29,589 |
| 2017 | $8,827 | $36,123 | $6,534 | $29,589 |
| 2016 | $8,848 | $36,123 | $6,534 | $29,589 |
| 2015 | $8,027 | $29,176 | $5,717 | $23,459 |
| 2014 | $7,874 | $29,176 | $5,717 | $23,459 |
| 2013 | $7,661 | $29,176 | $5,717 | $23,459 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/18/2026 01/18/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 01/12/2026 01/12/26 | For Sale | $524,000 | +33.3% | $243 / Sq Ft | |
| 01/26/2021 01/26/21 | Sold | $393,000 | -1.7% | $182 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 12/12/2020 12/12/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 11/03/2020 11/03/20 | Price Changed | $399,900 | -4.8% | $185 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/05/2020 10/05/20 | For Sale | $419,900 | -- | $195 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $393,000 | Affinity Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $248,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12513821
APN: 09-07-408-052-0000
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