1217 W Cornelia Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
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OFF MARKET

1217 W Cornelia Ave
Chicago, IL 60657

Lake View
  • 5 Beds
  • 4.5 Baths
  • 4,500 sqft

$2,531,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 4, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $17,351/mo*
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$2,531,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 4, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $17,351/mo*
Refinance Your Home
5 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,500 sqft

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 1217 W Cornelia Ave.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1906
Living Area
4,500 sqft
Price/Sqft
$562
Parking
Garage

About this House

Superbly renovated stately two flat situated on a wide lot in Southport Corridor. Built by Barnett Homes, this home features inviting entry foyer, living room w/ gas fireplace,walk out terrace, dining room, powder room, spacious chefs kitchen with custom cabinetry, Wolf/SubZero appliances, breakfast nook, walk-in pantry and sun filled family room. 2nd floor features exquisite master suite with terrace, deep walk-in closet, spa like master w/ dual vanities, heated floors & steam shower, full bath, and 3 full bedrooms (1 en suite). LL features tiled mud area, rec room, study, laundry & 5th bedroom. New full masonry 2 car garage. Professionally landscaped exterior & completely new water & sewer service. Truly an exceptional and distinctive home.
1217 W Cornelia Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 is a 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 4,500 sqft single-family home in Lake View, built in 1906. It last sold for $1,650,000 on Dec 5, 2017. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $2,531,000, with a rent estimate of $7,945/month.

Home Details for 1217 W Cornelia Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 11
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerMicrowaveWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Built UpExterior: Brick
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1906
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3484 sqft

Price History for 1217 W Cornelia Ave

DatePriceEventSource
12/05/2017$1,650,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09769089
07/31/2014$880,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #08667207

Market trends in Lake View

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$512K
$35KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
102.4%
1.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$386
$21MoM
Available listings
262
4MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$33,693
Assessment$1,710,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1217 W Cornelia Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1209 W Roscoe St, Chicago, IL
0.13
Single-Family Home
$1,911,209
06/12/26
5
3.5
3,700
1230 W Cornelia Ave, Chicago, IL
0.05
Single-Family Home
$2,450,000
09/02/25
6
5.5
5,600
3705 N Magnolia Ave, Chicago, IL
0.29
Single-Family Home
$2,175,000
04/15/26
5
3.5
4,500
3509 N Janssen Ave, Chicago, IL
0.26
Single-Family Home
$2,585,000
12/10/25
5
4.5
4,600
3749 N Wayne Ave, Chicago, IL
0.40
Single-Family Home
$1,650,000
01/13/26
5
5
2,831
1123 W Addison St, Chicago, IL
0.16
Single-Family Home
$1,200,000
03/24/26
6
5
2,772
3638 N Wayne Ave, Chicago, IL
0.28
Single-Family Home
$2,525,000
05/15/26
5
4.5
5,300
1226 W Henderson St, Chicago, IL
0.15
Single-Family Home
$2,625,000
05/08/26
6
6
5,000
3745 N Lakewood Ave, Chicago, IL
0.37
Single-Family Home
$2,646,000
08/15/25
5
3.5
5,100
3513 N Janssen Ave, Chicago, IL
0.26
Single-Family Home
$2,025,000
05/07/26
6
4
3,614

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

Lake View
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What Locals Say about Lake View

At least 927 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 97 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 97 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 95 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 93 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 85 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 79 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 66 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 58 % Say kids play outside

  • 55 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 49 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 47 % Say it's quiet

  • 40 % Say parking is easy

  • 39 % Say there are community events

  • 31 % Say there's wildlife

  • 31 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 29 % Say car is needed

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  • Victoria Martinez
    "It’s a heavily dog friendly city, and some owners are extremely responsible and some are not. I would caution any large green space may mean off leash dogs who are either trained very well or not at all"
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  • H6trbrfn8j
    "Park events, festivals, outdoor events all summer long. Lake is close and lots of parks with wide open space and playgrounds "
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  • Veriluna
    "We always have something happening on our neighborhood - festivals, fairs, concerts. Especially in summer time. It is a very live and crowded neighborhood, you never feel bored here."
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  • Pq4jbd5q7f
    "Fests! Also being so close to the lake, close to multiple libraries, multiple gyms, and walking distance from many grocery stores "
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  • Pq4jbd5q7f
    "Bar scene in lakeview! Cubs games and restaurants. Going for walks and runs along the lake and going the the gym"
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  • Brandon Christie
    "I reverse commute to the suburbs for work, 25 mile drive takes about 35min in the morning and 1 hour in the afternoon."
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  • Jose.martinez.chicago
    "It’s very diverse, great shops, great restaurants, right by the park and lake. It’s beautiful! I can’t see myself living anywhere else. "
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  • Kevin Chern
    "I work from home but can get just about anywhere in the city without a car. This neighborhood is very good for mobility. "
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  • James Cloud
    "I’ve lived in the neighborhood for 4 years now. It’s walkable and several major public transit lines are nearby."
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  • Brian Flanagan
    "Great area for singles, families, old and young. Safe, lots of restaurants, shops, good schools. Close to lake. Close to city via any transport you decided on. "
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  • Tinlik121212
    "The area is getting bad everyday. I don’t know what is causing this but I hear shootings almost every two weeks or so"
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  • Sambatjes
    "I’ve lived here for 2 years total (1 year in 2019, and this year 2024). Areas fun but pretty expensive. Surprisingly a lot of great asian food but lacking a solid pizza spot. Over fine to live here, but wouldn’t be living hear if I wasn’t lucky enough to have scored a cheap apartment "
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  • Trulia User
    "The HOA is a downside of having this aera your neighbors are too close. Keeping your kids out of the lake or drowning would be a construct reminder"
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  • Trulia User
    "Its a quit and friendly neighborhood I’ve live here and i also work around the neighborhood to all parents live down here you don’t have to worry about your kids "
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  • Trulia User
    "Good morning nice neighbors I’ll keep it clean. We respect one another I do not have any pets. Nice decorations for the holidays. Back to school giveaways, garage sales, nice humble, and friendly neighbors"
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  • Trulia User
    "It is a dog friendly neighbourhood with plenty of pet loving people that keep it clean in the same time"
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  • Trulia User
    "this neighborhood is very unique because everything is walking distance, a lot stores , restaurants, gyms and good places to hang out with friends. In addition there are a lot bars with good quality of beer. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I don't know of any events at this time. oh there's always the first day of summer, and opening day at Wrigley. also opening day at the beach"
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  • Trulia User
    "good access to busses and not too awful of a walk to red,brown or purple line trains. Trains are mostly on time"
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  • Andrew F.
    "This neighborhood used to be very safe and quiet. Now recently I have heard gunshots out my window and there was a drive-by shooting right at the end of my street in the afternoon! After 13 years I am leaving."
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  • Trulia User
    "So much to do…restaurants, bike and walking paths, Divy, and boating. Beautiful parks and a zoo is close. "
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  • Trulia User
    "There are so many options at all times, divvy bikes, trains, buses, ride chairs, and walking distance to so many places"
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  • Trulia User
    "Great access to shopping, bars, restaurants, and parks. Nice area and the neighbors seem friendly. Lots of kids in this area."
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  • Trulia User
    "There is still a lot of original character and flavor in this neighborhood. Still host to several well-established ethnic / cultural minority residents, whose language and foods flow through the air at any restaurant or cafe, perfuming the ambiance with enough spice to attract both locals and foreign alike."
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  • Trulia User
    "There’s some local street festivals that make things pretty fun every year, especially when the weather is nice. I recommend them because they’re enjoyable!"
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  • Trulia User
    "Very pet friendly. Owner clean after their dogs. Lots of dog runs and park for pets. Pet shops are plenty. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I think it's a safe neighborhood for the city of Chicago. I think there's a lot to do and everything is either within walking distance or very close with the help of public transportation."
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  • Trulia User
    "My neighborhood has good transportation as it is very close to the EL and the brown line runs through it, as well as some stops on the red! Lots of bus stops throughout as well."
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  • Trulia User
    "My neighborhood is beautiful and lively, lots to do everywhere and great for walkers. So close to the beach and amazing to spend the summer in! Good transport for the brown and red lines."
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood about eight months overall very safe and assessable to anything your heart me desire however it’s a tad racist🤷‍♂️"
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  • Trulia User
    "Very family friendly!! Very dog friendly! Very public transit friendly! Very close to everything! Has just about everything!"
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  • Trulia User
    "The express bus gets me downtown in 10 minutes instead of 40 minutes with the local bus. The trains get him anywhere in the city swiftly."
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  • Trulia User
    "Lakeview seems to be a family friendly place. There are accessible parks nearby. It’s kind of unclear how good the schools are. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Almost everyone in this neighborhood is a dog owner. It’s common place, and I believe there is a dog park nearby. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Lots of dog friendly rentals, and for the most part, people are good about picking up after their pets."
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  • Trulia User
    "Very friendly and walkable with quiet side streets that are great for dogs. There are sidewalks everywhere and the areas is very clean. There are so many dogs in the area as well and it seems like a great place to walk them and make sure they get socialization. Everyone is friendly and it seems like there are a lot of dog-friendly buildings and units in the area. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I have lived here for 11 years near Hamlin Park...very kid friendly and safe. the baseball programs and pool are amazing and fun."
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  • Trulia User
    "Easy - Train, bus, car everything is easy to access. cheap. can park most places but also a lot of permit parking."
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  • Samantha
    "Easy walking, lake is close, many dog parks, friendly people. Vet is right on the main road and very popular. Lots to do to keep your dog active. Sooooooooooooooo fun"
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  • Begordon.favors
    "Dog owners are respectful and considerate. Picking up after their dog and keeping them on a lease. There is a dog park in the neighborhood."
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