259 Cornell Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Des Plaines
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259 Cornell Avenue,Des Plaines, IL 60016
$795,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,226 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: peter drossos
Office: peter drossos real estate
MLS#:12610922
Source:MLSNI

Price summary

  • Price:$795,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$357.14

About this home

Welcome home to an all-brick, meticulously maintained home situated in a purely residential area and in one of the best pockets of Des Plaines! This home is perfect, and it also has a great vibe! Walk into an inviting living room area accentuated by hardwood floors, warm colors, a fireplace and large windows that invite sunlight into your home, and your heart. Then, lounge comfortably on your sectional couch as you watch your TV favorite show, and with your favorite people! But wait, there is more! Entertain family and friends in your roomy dining room decorated with a pretty chandelier, large windows, warm wall tones and a double door leading to a temperature-controlled sunroom. The sun room is beautiful! It wipes out the winter blues. It magnifies the summer season. And it warms the heart: year-round! And, the kitchen is equally perfect with its custom maple, shaker-style kitchen cabinets, tasteful granite countertop, stainless steel appliances and a carefully curated...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1946
  • Listing ID #:12610922
  • Updated:April 08, 2026 at 01:43 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:4
  • Total bathrooms:2
  • Full bathrooms:2
  • Rooms Total:9
  • Dining Description:Breakfast Room, Separate Dining Room
  • Bathrooms Description:Double Sinks, Separate Shower, Soaking Tub
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement:Yes
  • Basement Description:Full, Partially Finished
  • Living area:2,226 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central Air
  • Heating:Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Asphalt
  • Year built:1946
  • Building area:2,226 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.23 Acres
  • Lot Features:Mature Trees
  • Architectural Style:Georgian
  • Foundation Description:Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels:2 Story

Schools

  • High school:Maine West High School
  • Middle school:Chippewa Middle School
  • Elementary school:Cumberland Elementary School

Utilities

  • Water:Lake Michigan, Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$795,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$357.14
  • Tax amount:$10,202 (2024)

Features and amenities

  • Laundry features:Dryer, Washer

Parking

  • Total parking spaces:2
  • Parking description:Attached Garage, Concrete, Garage
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:2.5
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