172 Cornell Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
SOLD
FEB 19, 2026

172 Cornell Ave
Des Plaines, IL 60016

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,547 sqft

$515,000

Last Sold: Feb 19, 2026
3% over list $500K
$202/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $3,493/mo*
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$515,000

Last Sold: Feb 19, 2026
3% over list $500K
$202/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $3,493/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,547 sqft

Local Information

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Description

***Highest and Best offers due by Monday 10am***. Well-maintained and solidly built home located in the desirable Cumberland neighborhood, situated on an extra-wide lot just steps from the Cumberland Metra station and Cornell Park. The main level offers hardwood floors, three spacious bedrooms, and a full bath, along with comfortable living and dining areas highlighted by a wood-burning fireplace. Natural light fills the home, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout. The lower level significantly expands the living space and features a storage room, full bathroom, wood-burning fireplace, and a hand-built bar, making it an ideal setting for social gatherings, entertaining, or extended living arrangements. This level also functions perfectly as a recreation room, media space, or private retreat. Major system and interior updates were completed in 2023, providing peace of mind for the next owner. Improvements include a Lennox furnace, water heater, copper plumbing throughout, brand-new siding, and updated windows throughout most of the home. Conveniently located near Cumberland Metra, Cornell Park, schools, and neighborhood amenities, this well-maintained home offers exceptional value, space, and accessibility in one of Des Plaines' most sought-after communities. Easy to show with flexible scheduling. Listing agent is related to the seller.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from March 05, 2026

Home Highlights

Parking
1.5 Car Garage
Outdoor
Patio
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$202/sqft
Listed
166 days ago

Home Details for 172 Cornell Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished,FullNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Dining Room, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2547 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, DryerDishwasherDryerLaundry: In UnitRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 2Fireplace: Wood Burning, Living Room, BasementHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Hardwood
View
No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: Patio
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1.5Number of Covered Spaces: 1.5Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 5.5Parking: Concrete,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Off Street,Owned,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (below surface): 1166 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1953Year Renovated: 2023
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 09073030440000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $499,997Price Per Sqft: $202/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Jan 05 2026Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: Des PlainesCommunity: Cumberland
School Information
Elementary School: Cumberland Elementary SchoolElementary School District: 62Jr High / Middle School: Chippewa Middle SchoolJr High / Middle School District: 62High School: Maine West High SchoolHigh School District: 207

Agent Information

Buyer Agent
Buyer Company Name: The Kim Alden Team

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2547 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 10049.292 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12538349

Additional Information

CurbsSidewalksStreet LightsStreet PavedSource Internet Consumer CommentSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD Listing On IDX Display: YesMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address Display
Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago
Listed by Alexander Landowski, (224) 277-5100
Seed Realty LLC
Bought with: Kim Alden, (847) 254-5757, Compass
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12538349

Price History for 172 Cornell Ave

DatePriceEventSource
02/19/2026$515,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12538349
01/07/2026$499,997ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12538349
01/02/2026$499,997Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12538349
09/23/2022$297,500Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11398529
08/25/2022$309,900PendingRE/MAX International #11398529
08/25/2022$309,900ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11398529
05/19/2022$309,900PendingToActiveMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11398529
05/17/2022$309,900PendingRE/MAX International #11398529
05/16/2022$309,900ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11398529
05/09/2022$309,900PriceChange
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11398529
04/26/2022$324,500PriceChange
N/A
04/15/2022$334,900Listed For SaleN/A
06/07/2021ListingRemovedZillow Rental Manager
05/24/2021$2,100Listed For RentZillow Rental Manager
06/01/2012$191,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Des Plaines

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$324K
$6.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.3%
0.3%MoM
Price per sq ft
$227
$0MoM
Available listings
186
23MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax
Assessment$295,130
Home facts updated by county records

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Comparable Sales for 172 Cornell Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
173 Cornell Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.04
Single-Family Home
$515,000
03/16/26
3
1.5
2,156
228 Cornell Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.08
Single-Family Home
$530,000
08/08/25
3
2
2,056
154 Cornell Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.03
Single-Family Home
$520,000
10/10/25
4
2.5
3,300
265 Drake Ln, Des Plaines, IL
0.12
Single-Family Home
$408,000
12/03/25
3
2
1,500
155 Cornell Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.04
Single-Family Home
$375,000
04/22/26
4
2
1,793
245 Amherst Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.17
Single-Family Home
$465,000
06/08/26
3
3
1,850
222 Cornell Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.06
Single-Family Home
$421,000
08/15/25
2
1.5
1,444
209 Amherst Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.21
Single-Family Home
$390,000
12/05/25
4
1.5
2,266

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What Locals Say about Des Plaines

At least 515 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 84 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 81 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 78 % Say parking is easy

  • 75 % Say car is needed

  • 74 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 68 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 67 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 66 % Say kids play outside

  • 66 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 66 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 63 % Say it's quiet

  • 58 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 56 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 51 % Say there's wildlife

  • 47 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 29 % Say there are community events

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  • Caroline Wood
    "Great sense of community. Beautiful neighborhood. Lots of beautiful mature trees in the area. Beautiful homes. "
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    "Friendly people, clean area, major stores and restaurants in nearby neighborhoods like Rosemont and Mt Prospect, with some major stores in our area. Family friendly and generally quiet, aside from trains and sirens. "
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  • Hyder
    "I am not sure about what dog owners like or not like. I do not like it if the dog owners do not pick up after their dogs. "
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    "I only live about 2.5 miles from work so my commute is short and sweet and I don’t really experience much traffic"
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  • Captzamboni
    "Taste of Des Plaines….Fall Fest are very family oriented. Great place to raise a family. I’ve been a resident since 1993. "
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  • Arroyom617
    "Get kids involved in sports here it’s key for the kids to create friendships and parents can also build friendships as well. "
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  • Brucefran53
    "Very very friendly and well kept up neighborhood. Everyone helps each other. Great senior center and I love the library. It has wonderful programs also. Their website is the best. Des plaines has wonderful schools. Very easy to reach anywhere because of being close to the airport. We also have access to many major highways. Metra is easy to get to here for access to downtown."
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  • Amjdvm98
    "I drive downtown. Its not too bad for a commute. I commute daily snd get on 294 to 90 east. Takes about 40 minutes to my office. "
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  • Man.rodrigues2
    "The owners of dogs would like the parks around. I always see dogs playing. Although most of the buildings in the area doesn’t allow pets. "
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  • Sarah G.
    "I’ve lived around this area for 25 years quiet and clean good place to raise a family and go for walks"
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  • Y.kalamata
    "There a lot of dogs and dog walkers in our area. no dog parks that i know of but the forest preserve is down the street. "
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  • Hyderhash10
    "My neighborhood has easy access to expressways, public transportation and close to the airport and convenient shopping and close to a pharmacy. "
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  • Sperezic
    "great area for starting family and schools are close by and very good I raised my boys here and family in the neighborhood "
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  • Y.kalamata
    "its close to every highway. its very easy to get to and from any where. airport is easy to get to and you get rosemont perks for their centers. "
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  • Jennie V.
    "Perfect commute to the city or to the western suburbs. Never longer than 40 minutes if you’re heading to Elgin. Commute to the city can be as little as 25 minutes depending on which part of Chicago you’re going to."
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  • Jennie V.
    "Taste of Des Plaines, various events at the Des Plaines library. Plus have the entertainment district in Rosemont (10 minutes away) is really nice."
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  • Peterekw75
    "It’s a pet friendly area with lots of parks and dog parks near by with no leash rules. Bring your dog and be happy "
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  • Michelle
    "perfect location!! can really to metra station and highway very close! close to shopping and restaurants! "
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  • Mjrihani
    "Most people in Des Plaines own their cars. But biopic transportation is available on most main streets. Just a short walk to the bus stop. "
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  • A. T.
    "Lots of kids play in the front yards and even meet up in the small park by the townhouses. It’s a safe area, just teach your kids to look both ways before crossing the street since a good amount of cars go in and out from all around. Especially near downtown Des Plaines."
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  • Dev R.
    "Great neighborhood for family to live. Everything you need is around from shopping malls to parks. There are too many parks around des plaines, where can you spend your weekend with your family. "
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  • Lee D.
    "not much going on. needs more restaurants and activities . maybe when streets are finished the town will come back to life. mov ie theater downtown will help when its finished. "
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  • Bob Micek
    "Excellent outdoor opportunities for families with children. Quiet neighborhood with excellent school, park district and public service resources. Location allows quick access to interstates and airport for commuting and travel. Public transportation options are available nearby as well."
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  • Bcouch0600
    "Very close to all major transportation. Con: airport can be noisy. Lots of people with loud mufflers in this city. "
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  • Fred
    "yes awesome very clean freindly clean nice people roads need some work tho, respectfully stores and restaurants near by ,"
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  • Ddawn8data
    "Forest Elementary School has a Turkey Trot every year. the local restaurant offers Hometown bands and weekly specials."
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    "I recently moved to this neighborhood, I feel very convenient for all public transportation and school."
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    "forgive your children. you raised them. every parent messes up. your kids might forgive you later if you treat them right. this is a lovely neighborhood."
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Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 2026. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Click here for more information
172 Cornell Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,547 sqft single-family home built in 1953. This property is not currently available for sale. 172 Cornell Ave was last sold on Feb 19, 2026 for $515,000 (3% higher than the asking price of $499,997). The current Trulia Estimate for 172 Cornell Ave is $526,500.