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Detached Single · Des Plaines, IL
$725,000
4 beds · 2 baths · 2,226 sqft
259 Cornell Avenue, Des Plaines, IL, 60016
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What’s special

Central air2.5-car garageIn-unit laundry
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 backsplash. Enjoy breakfast or dinner in your little nook too; it is a cozy spot for those delicious meals. There is even more! There is a first-floor bedroom and a first-floor full bathroom, which adds to the appeal of this home. It is functional. And perfect. It even gets better with the second floor! There are three additional bedrooms on the second floor. Each bedroom is spacious with ample closet space! And then there is a marvelous bathroom on the second floor that just dazzles with a stunning double vanity piece adorned with a quartz countertop, a modern mirror, immaculately set tiles and a decorative wall adorned with marble tiles; it features both a standup shower and a tub. The bathroom touches on all levels: classy, functional and happy. And the finished lower level is just as impressive! The lower level features a space fitting for an additional family room, an office, an exercise room or even a playroom; it is dressed with recessed lighting and soothing wall colors. The other side of the basement is unfinished, and it is perfect for storage. Then, we have a beautiful private yard, a perfectly sized patio set and maturing trees. This home is just beautiful, and it checks off all the boxes, and it is close to everything: schools, shopping, transportation, downtown, 294, the Kennedy, O'Hare Airport, restaurants and so much more! It is a true 10! Show and sell.
— the listing agent’s description

The home

4 beds
2 baths
2,226 sqft
Built in 1946
0.23-acre lot
2.5-car garage
Detached Single
Georgian

What it’ll cost

$326 / sqft
$10,202 taxes / yr
No HOA
6 days on dwello

Estimated monthly payment

$4,916/mo
Principal & interest$3,855
Property taxes$850
Homeowners insurance$211
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Price history
Listed for sale
May 29, 2026
$725,000
Earlier records
Listed
May 13, 2026
$750,000
Listed
Apr 8, 2026
$795,000
Sold
Jul 8, 2024
$539,000
From MLS records — independently verify.
Property taxes
2025
Annual tax bill (MLS)
$10,202/yr
Assessed value
2026
County assessor
$53,000~$530,000 mkt
2025
$53,000~$530,000 mkt
2024
$41,137~$411,370 mkt
2023
$41,137~$411,370 mkt
2022
$41,137~$411,370 mkt
2021
$38,531~$385,310 mkt
2020
$38,530~$385,300 mkt
2019
$43,293~$432,930 mkt
Assessed value from the Cook County Assessor (open records). Estimated market ≈ assessed × 10 for residential; not an appraisal — verify with the assessor.

Features

Central AirNatural GasForced AirBrickPublic SewerConcreteGarage Door Opener

Schools

Elementary — Cumberland Elementary School
Middle — Chippewa Middle School
High — Maine West High School
Assigned schools per the listing — always verify enrollment + boundaries with the district.
Neighborhood
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MLS listing dataMRED
Listed by Peter Drossos · Peter Drossos Real Estate
Listing last updated Jun 4, 2026 · data refreshed from the MLS Jun 4, 2026, 5:08 AM CT
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Jun 4, 2026, 5:08 AM CT. Listing data © MRED LLC, distributed by MLS GRID — deemed reliable but not guaranteed; independently verify. Anything shown below this point is not MLS listing data.
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