173 Cornell Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
SOLD
MAR 16, 2026

173 Cornell Ave
Des Plaines, IL 60016

  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 2,156 sqft (on 0.25 acres)

$515,000

Last Sold: Mar 16, 2026
2% below list $524K
$239/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $3,490/mo*
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$515,000

Last Sold: Mar 16, 2026
2% below list $524K
$239/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $3,490/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,156 sqft
(on 0.25 acres)

Local Information

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Description

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.
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 16, 2026

Home Highlights

Parking
2 Car Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$239/sqft
Listed
142 days ago

Home Details for 173 Cornell Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished,PartialNumber of Rooms: 10Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bar Entertainment, Bonus Room, Dining Room, Eating Area, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Recreation Room, Utility Room Lower Level
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2156 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, DryerDishwasherDryerLaundry: Main Level,Laundry ClosetMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 2Fireplace: Wood Burning, Living Room, BasementHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Hardwood, Laminate
Security
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Fencing: Fenced
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Concrete,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1947
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, BrickNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 09074080520000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $524,000Price Per Sqft: $239/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sun Jan 18 2026Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: Des Plaines
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: H.I.T Team (Honesty Integrity Trust)

Community

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

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 10890 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12513821Attic: Dormer, UnfinishedAttribution Contact: (847) 679-6680

Additional Information

ParkCurbsSidewalksStreet LightsStreet PavedSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD Listing On IDX Display: YesMRD REMARKSINTERNET: Yes
Last check for updates: about 8 hours ago
Listed by Irene Dominelli, (847) 679-6680
RMC Realty Inc.
Bought with: John A Campobasso, Keller Williams Thrive
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12513821

Price History for 173 Cornell Ave

DatePriceEventSource
03/16/2026$515,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12513821
03/12/2026$524,000PendingMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12513821
01/18/2026$524,000ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12513821
01/16/2026$524,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12513821
01/26/2021$393,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10892078
01/06/2021$399,900ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10892078
12/12/2020$399,900PendingAgent Provided
12/12/2020$399,900ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10892078
11/03/2020$399,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
10/05/2020$419,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Des Plaines

Last updated April 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$335K
$4KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.0%
0.5%MoM
Price per sq ft
$226
$3MoM
Available listings
161
11MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax
Assessment$440,010
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 173 Cornell Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
172 Cornell Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.04
Single-Family Home
$515,000
02/19/26
3
2
2,547
228 Cornell Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.09
Single-Family Home
$530,000
08/08/25
3
2
2,056
155 Cornell Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.03
Single-Family Home
$375,000
04/22/26
4
2
1,793
154 Cornell Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.05
Single-Family Home
$520,000
10/10/25
4
2.5
3,300
265 Drake Ln, Des Plaines, IL
0.15
Single-Family Home
$408,000
12/03/25
3
2
1,500
222 Cornell Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.07
Single-Family Home
$421,000
08/15/25
2
1.5
1,444
116 N 8th Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.22
Single-Family Home
$489,000
07/14/25
3
2
1,451

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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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  • Jasmina Ejupovic
    "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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173 Cornell Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,156 sqft single-family home built in 1947. This property is not currently available for sale. 173 Cornell Ave was last sold on Mar 16, 2026 for $515,000 (2% lower than the asking price of $524,000).