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$524,000
29 Days On Site

173 Cornell Avenue
Des Plaines, IL 60016

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active Under Contract
3
Beds
2
Total Baths
1
Full Bath
1
Partial Bath
2,156
SqFt
$243
/SqFt
1947
Built
County:
Cook
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of RMC Realty Inc.
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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.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$524,000
Days On Site 
29 Days
Bedrooms 
3
Inside Area (SqFt) 
2,156 sqft
Total Baths 
2
Full Baths 
1
Partial Baths 
1
Lot Size 
0.25 Acres
Year Built 
1947
MLS® Number 
12513821
Status 
Active Under Contract
Property Tax 
$11,862.5
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
Assessor
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
5 days agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
4 weeks agoStatus changed to Active Under Contract
4 weeks agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
0.25
Attached Garage 
Yes
Direction Faces 
West
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
2
Parking 
ConcreteGarage Door OpenerAttachedGarage
Parking Spaces 
2
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Public Sewer
Interior Features
Appliances 
RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryer
Basement 
FinishedPartial
Cooling 
Ceiling Fan(s)Central Air
Electric 
Circuit Breakers
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Living RoomWood Burning
Fireplaces 
2
Flooring 
HardwoodLaminate
Heating 
Natural GasForced Air
Interior 
Dry Bar
Laundry Features 
Main LevelLaundry Closet
Bar/Entertainment 
Dimensions - 6X13Level - Basement
Bedroom 2 
Dimensions - 12X19Level - Second
Bedroom 3 
Dimensions - 10X15Level - Second
Bedroom 4 
Bonus Room 
Dimensions - 7X12Level - Basement
Dining Room 
Dimensions - 11X12Level - Main
Eating Area 
Dimensions - 10X11Level - Main
Family Room 
Dimensions - 11X17Level - Main
Kitchen 
Dimensions - 9X12Level - MainDescription - Eating Area-Table Space
Laundry 
Dimensions - 3X6Level - Main
Living Room 
Dimensions - 12X21Level - Main
Master Bedroom 
Dimensions - 12X18Level - Second
Recreation Room 
Dimensions - 20X25Level - Basement
Utility Room-Lower Level 
Dimensions - 7X8Level - Basement
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Vinyl SidingBrick
Fencing 
Fenced
Lot Features 
Landscaped
Community Features
Community Features 
ParkCurbsSidewalksStreet Lights
MLS Area 
Des Plaines
School District 
Maine West High School
Township 
Maine
Schools
School District
Maine West High School
Elementary School
Cumberland Elementary School
Middle School
Chippewa Middle School
High School
Maine West High School
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of RMC Realty Inc.



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