172 Cornell Avenue

Des Plaines IL 60016

2547 sq. ft.

0.23 ac.

Single-Family

Last sold for $515,000

Alexander Landowski, last sold this property on 19 February 2026 after 47 days on market.

Overview

***Highest and Best offers due by Monday 10am***. Well-maintained and solidly built home located in the desirable Cumberland neighborhood, situated on an extra-wide lot just steps from the Cumberland Metra station and Cornell Park. The main level offers hardwood floors, three spacious bedrooms, and a full bath, along with comfortable living and dining areas highlighted by a wood-burning fireplace. Natural light fills the home, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout. The lower level significantly expands the living space and features a storage room, full bathroom, wood-burning fireplace, and a hand-built bar, making it an ideal setting for social gatherings, entertaining, or extended living arrangements. This level also functions perfectly as a recreation room, media space, or private retreat. Major system and interior updates were completed in 2023, providing peace of mind for the next owner. Improvements include a Lennox furnace, water heater, copper plumbing throughout, brand-new siding, and updated windows throughout most of the home. Conveniently located near Cumberland Metra, Cornell Park, schools, and neighborhood amenities, this well-maintained home offers exceptional value, space, and accessibility in one of Des Plaines' most sought-after communities. Easy to show with flexible scheduling. Listing agent is related to the seller.

Features

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

6 carspaces

2 garage spaces

2547 sq. ft. floor area

0.23 ac. lot size

Single-Family

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 3 bedroom single-family properties sold in Des Plaines over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 172 Cornell Avenue is $425k.

Median value

$425k

Estimated value range

$235k - $650k

Median days on market

Estimated value trend

increase over the last 12 months

Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Des Plaines. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 172 Cornell Avenue

2026

Sold

$515,000

19 Feb 2026 by Alexander Landowski, of Seed Realty LLC

2022

Sold

Undisclosed

23 Sep 2022

2012

Sold

$191,000

16 May 2012 by Mary Louise Shakespeare, of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate

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