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$795,000
New Listing

259 Cornell Avenue
Des Plaines, IL 60016

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
4
Beds
2
Total Baths
2
Full Baths
2,226
SqFt
$357
/SqFt
1946
Built
Subdivision:
Cumberland
County:
Cook
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of Peter Drossos Real Estate
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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.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$795,000
Days On Site 
0 Days
Bedrooms 
4
Inside Area (SqFt) 
2,226 sqft
Total Baths 
2
Full Baths 
2
Partial Baths 
N/A
Lot Size 
0.227272 Acres
Year Built 
1946
MLS® Number 
12610922
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$10,202.22
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
Assessor
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
3 hours agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
3 hours agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
0.227272
Attached Garage 
Yes
Direction Faces 
East
Foundation 
Concrete Perimeter
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
2.5
Parking 
ConcreteGarage Door OpenerAttachedGarage
Parking Spaces 
2.5
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Public Sewer
Style 
Georgian
Water Source 
Public
Interior Features
Appliances 
RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerStainless Steel Appliance(s)
Basement 
Partially FinishedFull
Cooling 
Central Air
Electric 
Circuit Breakers
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Living RoomWood BurningGas Starter
Fireplaces 
2
Flooring 
Hardwood
Heating 
Natural GasForced Air
Interior 
Open FloorplanGranite Counters
Laundry Features 
Gas Dryer Hookup
Window Features 
Screens
Bedroom 2 
Dimensions - 14X13Level - Second
Bedroom 3 
Dimensions - 14X10Level - Second
Bedroom 4 
Dimensions - 14X11Level - Main
Breakfast Room 
Dimensions - 8X5Level - Main
Dining Room 
Dimensions - 14X12Level - Main
Family Room 
Dimensions - 22X14Level - Main
Kitchen 
Dimensions - 15X10Level - MainDescription - Eating Area-Table Space,Granite Counters,Updated Kitchen
Laundry 
Dimensions - 10X10Level - Basement
Living Room 
Master Bedroom 
Dimensions - 19X14Level - Second
Recreation Room 
Dimensions - 30X14Level - Basement
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Brick
Other Structures 
None
Roof 
Asphalt
Windows/Doors 
Screens
Community Features
Community Features 
ParkPoolTennis Court(s)CurbsSidewalks
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 Peter Drossos Real Estate



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