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Sold on 06/09/2024
Audrey George of Coldwell Banker Realty

259 Cornell Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016

  • $709,000

    Last sold 06/09/2024 for $539K

  • 4

    bed

  • 2

    bath

  • 2,300

    Sqft ($234/Sqft)

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About 259 Cornell Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1946
HOA fee $0/month
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
Custom Built Cornell Home in Desirable Cumberland! Quality Craftmanship with Plaster Walls*Hardwood Floors* Crown Mld*Newer Architectural Roof*Windows*Furnace/A/C*2 Fireplaces*Year Round Sunroom*Finished Basement*All Spacious Rooms Thru-out! Beautiful Oversized, Fenced Yard!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Audrey George
Listing Office - Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#12062010 • last updated 2 years ago
Movoto checked MRED for data 11 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air
Levels/Style Georgian
MLS # 12062010
Virtual Tour N/A
Status Closed
SubType 2 Stories
Living Area 2300
Type Detached Single
Property Tax $ 9705.03
Year Built 1946
Buyer Agent Commission 2.5%-$475, % Of Net Sale Price
HOA Fee $ Not Applicable
Interior
# Full Baths 2
Basement Full, Partially Finished
Add'l Room(s) Recreation Room
Dining Room Separate
Total # of Rooms 9
Accessibility Features No
# Fireplaces 2
Exterior
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Roof Asphalt
Exterior Brick
Garage Desc Attached
# Garage Spaces 2
Parking Desc Garage
Lot Desc .25-.49 Acre
Amenities / Utilities
Electricity Circuit Breakers
Sewer/ Septic Desc Public Sewer
Water Source Lake Michigan
HOA Fee Includes None
Location
Area Des Plaines
County Cook
Subdivision Cumberland
Elementary School Cumberland Elementary School
Elementary School District 62
High School Maine West High School
Middle School District 62
Middle School Chippewa Middle School
High School District 207
APN 9074040280000
Directions Wolf S Of Rand To Stone W To Cornell S To 259
$709K
Range: $666K-$751K
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $11,712/month
Gross rent multiplier: 3.8 - Excellent
  • May 2026
    mls logo MLS # 12661771
  • May 29, 2026 Listed
    $725,000 (-3.3%)
  • May 2026
    mls logo MLS # 12647345
  • May 13, 2026 Listed
    $750,000 (-5.7%)
  • Apr 2026
    mls logo MLS # 12610922
  • Apr 8, 2026 Listed
    $795,000 (+47.5%)
  • Jul 2024
    mls logo MLS # 12062010
  • Jul 8, 2024 Sold
    $539,000
  • Jun 10, 2024 Pending
    —
  • Jun 10, 2024 Active
    —
  • May 29, 2024 Listed
    $539,000
  • May 29, 2024 Listed
    $539,000 (+46.5%)
  • Mar 2003
    Public Records
  • Mar 25, 2003 Sold
    $368,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2023
    $9,972 +2.7%
    $41,137
  • 2022
    $9,705 -10.3%
    $41,137 +6.77%
  • 2021
    $10,820 +1.1%
    $38,530
  • 2020
    $10,706 -0.2%
    $38,530 -11.0%
  • 2019
    $10,728 +10.3%
    $43,293 +20.39%
  • 2018
    $9,727 +1.6%
    $35,960
  • 2017
    $9,573 +2.9%
    $35,960
  • 2016
    $9,299 +8.8%
    $35,960 +16.44%
  • 2015
    $8,543 +2.0%
    $30,883
  • 2014
    $8,379 +2.8%
    —
  • 2013
    $8,153
    —
  • 259 Cornell Ave
    $539K
  • Des Plains
    $399K +1% y/y
  • 60016
    $325K 0% y/y
  • Des Plaines
    $359K +1% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
249 Cornell Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 $541,000 4/2 1,560 0.01
271 Cornell Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 $608,000 4/1 1,949 0.02
241 Cornell Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 $573,000 3/1 1,634 0.02
281 Cornell Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 $525,000 3/2 1,264 0.03
254 Ardmore Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016 $519,000 4/2 1,480 0.03
246 Ardmore Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016 $551,000 4/1 1,714 0.03
252 Cornell Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 $547,000 4/2 1,694 0.03
268 Cornell Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 $656,000 4/3 2,534 0.03

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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Maine West High School
public Grades 9-12
Maine Township Hsd 207 School District
Source: GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.

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