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252 Cornell Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 Property Records

Cook County property record for 252 Cornell Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 · Last verified June 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms2.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1954
Square Footage1,694 sqft Living Area
Lot Size10,650 sqft (0.245 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$475,000 (2026)
Tax Bill$8,709.00 (2023)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN09-07-302-035
Alternative APN
  • 09-07-302-035-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Building Area1,694 sqft Living Area
1st Floor1,694 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1953
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1954
Architectural StyleBungalow Style
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone (Brick and/or Stone) Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area10,650 sqft (0.245 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemHVAC Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address252 CORNELL AVE
CityDES PLAINES
StateIL
Zip60016-2131
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description(CUMBERLAND)(PARK) SUB PT OF SW & PT NW SEC 07-41-12
Legal Range12E
Legal Township41N
Legal Section07
Legal SubdivisionCUMBERLAND PARK
Legal Block6,6
Legal Lot Number5,6
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Minor Civil DivisionMAINE
Census Blockgroup3
Census Block3016
Census Tract806103

Owner

Source: Cook County records · APN 09-07-302-035

Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address252 CORNELL AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2131
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity
VestingMarried Man as his Sole and Separate Property

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Known Transactions
  • Last Sale Amount on Jan 05, 2026
  • Deed Sale Price on Jan 05, 2026
  • Prior Sale Amount on Feb 01, 1994
Deed Doc Number202623025
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

January 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJan 05, 2026
Property Address252 CORNELL AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2131
Document Number0000523025
Map ReferenceDOC 589621
Instrument DateDec 22, 2025
Instrument2600523025
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 20, 2026
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$475.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address252 CORNELL AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2131

Mortgage

Document Number0000523026
DateJan 05, 2026
Instrument2600523026
Lender
NameTHE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJan 01, 2056
Interest
Rate6.55%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
County SubdivisionMaine Township
MunicipalityDes Plaines City
Elementary School DistrictDes Plaines Community Consolidated School District 62 (PK - 08)
Secondary School DistrictMaine Township High School District 207 (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$42,000 (+7.7%) Land $10,650 Building $31,350$420,000 (+7.7%) Land $106,500 Building $313,500
2023$8,709.00 (+3.07%)$38,999 (-) Land $9,052 Building $29,947$389,990 (-) Land $90,520 Building $299,470
2022$8,450.00$38,999 Land $9,052 Building $29,947$389,990 Land $90,520 Building $299,470

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