$515,000

beds

bath

half bath

2,156

square ft

173 Cornell Avenue

Des Plaines, Illinois 60016

Closed / MLS #12513821 / Single Family / Des Plaines

Listing information updated 3/16/2026 at 3:23pm

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.

Full Features

Exterior Type:

Vinyl Siding,Brick

Basement:

Finished,Partial

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

71-80 Years

Parking Type:

Garage - Concrete,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,156

Lot Size:

.25-.49 Acre

Acreage:

0.25

Internal Features:

Dry Bar

Room Information

Living Room:

12x21 - Main

Dining Room:

11x12 - Main

Kitchen:

9x12 - Main

Family Room:

11x17 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

12x18 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

12x19 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

10x15 - Second

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Eating Area:

10x11 - Main Level

Recreation Room:

20x25 - Basement Level

Bar/Entertainment:

6x13 - Basement Level

Bonus Room:

7x12 - Basement Level

Utility Room-Lower Level:

7x8 - Basement Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$11,862

Tax Year:

2024

Location

Zip Code:

60016

City:

Des Plaines

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

62, 207

Elementary School:

Cumberland Elementary School

Middle School:

Chippewa Middle School

High School:

Maine West High School

Exterior Type:

Vinyl Siding,Brick

Basement:

Finished,Partial

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

71-80 Years

Parking Type:

Garage - Concrete,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,156

Lot Size:

.25-.49 Acre

Acreage:

0.25

Internal Features:

Dry Bar

Living Room:

12x21 - Main

Dining Room:

11x12 - Main

Kitchen:

9x12 - Main

Family Room:

11x17 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

12x18 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

12x19 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

10x15 - Second

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Eating Area:

10x11 - Main Level

Recreation Room:

20x25 - Basement Level

Bar/Entertainment:

6x13 - Basement Level

Bonus Room:

7x12 - Basement Level

Utility Room-Lower Level:

7x8 - Basement Level

Tax Amount:

$11,862

Tax Year:

2024

Zip Code:

60016

City:

Des Plaines

County:

Cook

School District(s):

62, 207

Elementary School:

Cumberland Elementary School

Middle School:

Chippewa Middle School

High School:

Maine West High School

Listing Office: RMC Realty Inc.

Listing Office Phone: 847.679.6680

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