$415,000
SOLD FEB 9, 2026

488 Cornell Ave Des Plaines, IL 60016

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,297 Sq Ft
1954 Built

Recently Sold

$320 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Ranch Style House
  • Home Gym
  • Cumberland Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of February 2026

Incredible location alert! Just a few blocks from the Metra and nestled in one of the most vibrant, walkable neighborhoods around, this 3bedroom charmer is bursting with personality. Step inside to find gleaming hardwood floors and a warm, inviting layout that suits both everyday living and entertaining. The finished basement adds a huge bonus - perfect for movie nights, a home gym, hobby space, or all of the above. You'll also appreciate the full bath and abundant storage. And yes...the pingpong table stays! Major mechanicals are already taken care of with a newer furnace and AC (2021). Families will love the highly rated schools: Cumberland Elementary, Chippewa Middle, and Maine West High. Come experience it in person. Your next home is waiting!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dawn Simmons

RE/MAX Suburban License #475125202 Listed on: 01/16/2026

RE/MAX Suburban

Co-Listed By

Josh Simmons

RE/MAX Suburban License #475170147

Last Buyer's Agent

Alexander Landowski

Seed Realty LLC License #475181475

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,028

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,297 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Storage Room
  • Home Gym
  • Wood Flooring
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Shed
  • Lot Dimensions are 142x62

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,028

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

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: 1954
  • 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: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Humidifier
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 1297
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Recreation Room, Storage, Exercise Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1297
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 2594
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

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: 142x62
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7028.45
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 16, 2026
Closed on
Feb 5, 2026
Sold by
Sadowski Adam A and Sadowski Laurie K
Bought by
Montesinos Christian and Montesinos Cristo
Seller's Agent
Dawn Simmons
RE/MAX Suburban
Buyer's Agent
Alexander Landowski
Seed Realty LLC
List Price
$419,900
Sold Price
$415,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-1.17%
Views
44

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-33.43%
Original Mortgage
$394,250
Outstanding Balance
$394,250
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$9,096

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 19, 2000
Sold by
Greco Therese A
Bought by
Sadowski Adams A and Sadowski Laurie K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$40,000
Interest Rate
8.26%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 1996
Sold by
Cole Taylor Bank
Bought by
Grego Therese A and Therese A Grego Trust
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
Warranty Deed $415,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $209,000 Professional National Title
Trustee Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $394,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $40,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/09/2026 02/09/26 Sold $415,000 -1.2% $320 / Sq Ft
01/18/2026 01/18/26 Pending -- -- --
01/16/2026 01/16/26 For Sale $419,900 -- $324 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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 $6,863 $36,000 $8,875 $27,125
2024 $6,863 $32,000 $7,544 $24,456
2023 $6,650 $32,000 $7,544 $24,456
2022 $6,650 $32,000 $7,544 $24,456
2021 $5,697 $24,528 $6,212 $18,316
2020 $5,725 $24,528 $6,212 $18,316
2019 $5,756 $27,560 $6,212 $21,348
2018 $4,995 $22,887 $5,325 $17,562
2017 $5,732 $22,887 $5,325 $17,562
2016 $5,666 $22,887 $5,325 $17,562
2015 $5,859 $22,003 $4,659 $17,344
2014 $5,751 $22,003 $4,659 $17,344
2013 $5,591 $22,003 $4,659 $17,344
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12549115

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-07-105-031-0000

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