$421,000
SOLD AUG 15, 2025

222 Cornell Ave Des Plaines, IL 60016

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,444 Sq Ft
1953 Built

Recently Sold

$292 Per Sq Ft

9% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Ranch Style House
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Cumberland Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

About This Home

As of August 2025

Highly sought after location on the desirable Cornell block, only two blocks from the Metra and tucked into one of the most vibrant, walkable neighborhoods in town! This 2 bedroom home is packed with personality, updates, and room to grow. Step inside to find gleaming hardwood floors, a sun-drenched living room with a statement brick fireplace, and a dining space that's ready for your next gathering. The kitchen offers stainless steel appliances including a BRAND NEW stove (2025), an eat-in nook, and loads of prep and storage space! Off the back, discover a 4-seasons room bound in glass sliding doors that invites you to soak in the lush, landscaped views of your serene backyard oasis. Think stunning garden beds, gorgeous brick patio, built-in gas grill, and dreamy evening lighting. Find two generously sized bedrooms and a well-appointed hall bath. The finished basement provides major added space-perfect for movie nights, a home gym, or hobby space-plus a convenient half bath and storage galore! Attached extra-large 1-car garage. Additional highlights include NEW roof (2024), newer windows (2014), furnace + AC (2014). Top-rated schools: Cumberland Elementary, Chippewa Middle, and Maine West High. This one is a gem complete with your own garden, walkability to town-and it's ready for its next story. Come see it for yourself! Welcome home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Holly Connors

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475141644 Listed on: 06/18/2025

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Craig Tinder

@properties Christie?s International Real Estate License #471016625

@properties Christie?s International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,127

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 60x142x60x142
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 1.1 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,444 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Storage Room
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Schools

  • Cumberland Elementary School
  • Chippewa Middle School
  • Maine West High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Cooling System Powered By Gas
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,127

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Cooktop, Humidifier
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • LivingArea: 1444
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Backup Sump Pump;
  • Room Type: Sun Room, Recreation Room, Storage
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1444
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 2679
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.1
  • Parking Features: On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1.1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Gas
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Sink
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Cumberland Elementary School
  • High School: Maine West High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Chippewa Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 60X142X60X142
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7127.24
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 18, 2025
Closed on
Aug 11, 2025
Sold by
Dianne M Schmidt Trust and Schmidt Dianne M
Bought by
Marques Andre Moreira and Weber Danielle
Seller's Agent
Holly Connors
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Craig Tinder
@properties Christie?s International Real Estate
List Price
$385,000
Sold Price
$421,000
Premium/Discount to List
$36,000
9.35%
Views
371
Current Estimated Value
$413,851

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$7,149
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.65%
Original Mortgage
$317,600
Interest Rate
7.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 2, 1996
Sold by
Schmidt Dianne M
Bought by
Schmidt Dianne M
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $421,000 None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $317,600 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/15/2025 08/15/25 Sold $421,000 +9.4% $292 / Sq Ft
06/23/2025 06/23/25 Pending -- -- --
06/18/2025 06/18/25 For Sale $385,000 -- $267 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $7,127 $38,000 $8,520 $29,480
2024 $7,127 $33,000 $7,242 $25,758
2023 $6,907 $33,000 $7,242 $25,758
2022 $6,907 $33,000 $7,242 $25,758
2021 $5,924 $25,267 $5,964 $19,303
2020 $5,948 $25,267 $5,964 $19,303
2019 $5,979 $28,390 $5,964 $22,426
2018 $5,695 $25,226 $5,112 $20,114
2017 $5,626 $25,226 $5,112 $20,114
2016 $5,820 $25,226 $5,112 $20,114
2015 $5,861 $23,885 $4,473 $19,412
2014 $5,765 $23,885 $4,473 $19,412
2013 $5,592 $23,885 $4,473 $19,412
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12390684

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-07-302-021-0000