320 Cornell Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
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SOLD
FEB 6, 2026

$547,300

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 1,429 sqft

320 Cornell Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Est. Refi. Payment $3,920/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Feb 6, 2026 for $508,000 (2% above list price)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$547K
Since last month
Decreased$4K (-0.8%)
Since last year
Decreased$5K (-0.9%)
Since last sale
Increased$31K (+6.2%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +79% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$539K
August 2026$544K
July 2026$495K
June 2026$495K
May 2026$496K
April 2026$495K
March 2026$511K
February 2026$509K
January 2026$493K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
245 Amherst Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.14
Single-Family Home
$465,000
06/08/26
3
3
1,850
265 Drake Ln, Des Plaines, IL
0.20
Single-Family Home
$408,000
12/03/25
3
2
1,500
488 Cornell Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.23
Single-Family Home
$415,000
02/09/26
3
2
1,297
304 Amherst Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.20
Single-Family Home
$525,000
03/05/26
3
3
2,102
173 Cornell Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.19
Single-Family Home
$515,000
03/16/26
3
1.5
2,156
372 Stratford Rd, Des Plaines, IL
0.15
Single-Family Home
$650,000
04/13/26
3
2.5
2,700
172 Cornell Ave, Des Plaines, IL
0.19
Single-Family Home
$515,000
02/19/26
3
2
2,547

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
330 Cornell Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.01
$497,600
3
1
1,599
Off Market
311 Cornell Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.04
$502,800
3
1.5
2,186
Off Market
287 Cornell Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.06
$611,400
4
3
2,865
Off Market
354 Cornell Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.04
$614,300
3
2.5
2,104
Off Market
343 Cornell Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.05
$376,400
3
1.5
1,300
Off Market
334 Ardmore Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.07
$459,000
2
2
1,351
Off Market
259 Cornell Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.09
$3,850
4
2
2,300
Recently Sold
350 Cambridge Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.07
$552,900
3
2.5
1,533
Off Market
274 Cambridge Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.08
$452,200
3
2
1,193
Off Market
274 N Cambridge Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.08
$415,700
3
2
-
Off Market
295 Ardmore Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0.11
$533,000
3
2
1,896
Recently Sold

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1954
1,429 sqft
$355/sqft
2 Car Garage

About this House

Poised in the middle of the coveted "Cumberland" neighborhood, being one of the most desirable areas in all of town, sits your soon-to-be mid-century home exemplifying attractive curb appeal with its brick & natural stone exterior on a quiet & secluded Avenue. The embodying architectural significance includes 3 fireplaces, plaster cove moldings, hardwood floors, paneled doors & more! The thoughtfully expanded 1st floor family room, with a raised stone hearth & mantel fireplace surrounded by rows of windows for natural light, flows directly into the kitchen for a cozy & open floor plan. The kitchen has a huge island seating 4-5 along with a table overlooking the family room. The formal living room offers another separate congregation area offering privacy, another fireplace & beautiful views from the large picture window. 1.5 baths on the first floor(double sink) & 2nd full bath in the basement. The full finished basement offers a spacious recreation room, a 3rd fireplace, 2nd full working kitchen & full bathroom. Entertaining friends, family holiday gatherings, parties or just simply living comes naturally in this well functioning versatile floor plan and space. Even a multi-generational family would be comfortable with the kitchen & full bath in the finished basement. Say goodbye to cold cars on those chilly winter days as you step inside your toasty 2 car attached heated garage with its own dedicated furnace & epoxy flooring. The spacious private 6-foot fenced backyard is landscaped with flowers, perennials, brick patio, built-in gas grill and a storage shed. The ultra convenient location offers so many parks/playgrounds nearby within walking distance, a short 3 block walk to the Metra train station, 6 blocks to the Cumberland/Chippewa Schools/pools/pickleball courts and an easy 5-10 minute drive to Mariano's Grocery Store & Walmart Supercenter. The current owner has made many improvements to the home in recent years including extensive sewer & plumbing work, rebuilt brick patio, 1st floor full bath remodel, furnace replacement, water heater replacement, landscaping, remote control family room gas fireplace insert that can heat the entire room, 43,000 BTU gas furnace & thermostat in attached garage, radon mitigation system & more. And, the recessed lighting in most rooms & basement provide all the light you'll ever need. BTW, modest property taxes also keeping your monthly payments lower! If the Chicago Bear's late owner loved & lived in this neighborhood for decades, you will too!!
320 Cornell Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,429 sqft single-family home built in 1954. It last sold for $508,000 on Feb 6, 2026 (2% above the $498,900 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $547,300, with a rent estimate of $3,244/month.
Last check for updates: about 12 hours ago
Listed by John Forsythe, (773) 631-8300
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with: Kara Moll, (708) 732-2828, Keller Williams ONEChicago
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12528808

Home Details for 320 Cornell Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished,Storage Space,FullNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Kitchen 2 Nd, Laundry, Living Room, Recreation Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1429 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), HumidifierDishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 3Fireplace: Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Log, Heatilator, Includes Accessories, Family Room, Living Room, BasementHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Double Pane WindowsDoor: Panel Door(s)Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Hardwood
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: PatioFencing: FencedOther Structures: Shed(s)Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Concrete,Side Driveway,Garage Door Opener,Heated Garage,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1954
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Brick, StoneNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 09073010210000Model Home Type: Ranch

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $498,900Price Per Sqft: $355/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Dec 22 2025Possession 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: MPG Moll Piotrowski Group

Building

Building Details
Builder Model: Ranch

Community

Community Features: Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8520.336 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12528808Attic: Pull Down Stair

Additional Information

ParkPoolTennis Court(s)CurbsSidewalksStreet LightsStreet PavedSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD Listing On IDX Display: YesSource Internet Address DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: Yes

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Feb 6, 2026
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12528808
Sold
$508,000
Dec 25, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12528808
Contingent
$498,900
Dec 21, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12528808
PriceChange
$498,900
Price decreased by 4%
Dec 6, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12528808
Listed For Sale
$519,900
Nov 10, 2017
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09719605
Sold
$395,000

Market trends in Des Plaines

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$340K
$14.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$237
$5MoM
Available listings
218
15MoM

Around this home

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

  • 67 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 67 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 67 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 66 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 66 % Say kids play outside

  • 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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "Forest Elementary School has a Turkey Trot every year. the local restaurant offers Hometown bands and weekly specials."
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Frequently asked questions about 320 Cornell Ave

  • What is 320 Cornell Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 320 Cornell Ave in Des Plaines, IL is $547,300.
  • What is the price history for 320 Cornell Ave?
    320 Cornell Ave in Des Plaines, IL last sold for $508,000 in February 2026.
  • Is Des Plaines a buyer's or seller's market?
    Des Plaines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Des Plaines?
    The median sale price in Des Plaines is $340K. That is up $14.33K from the prior month.
  • Does 320 Cornell Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 320 Cornell Ave in Des Plaines, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 320 Cornell Ave have a pool?
    Yes, 320 Cornell Ave in Des Plaines, IL has a pool.

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