257 Cornell Ave

Price
4
Beds
1,298 Sq. Ft.
/ Sq. Ft.
1,298
Sq. Ft.
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to this 4-bedroom, 3-bath brick split-level home in the heart of Calumet City. Situated on a corner lot, this home features a finished basement with a family room, brick fireplace, 4th bedroom, and 3rd full bath. The property also offers a 2-car attached garage, driveway, and a large yard. Enjoy the convenience of nearby schools, parks, shopping, and easy access to major highways.Welcome to this 4-bedroom, 3-bath brick split-level home in the heart of Calumet City. Situated on a corner lot, this home features a finished basement with a family room, brick fireplace, 4th bedroom, and 3rd full bath. The property also offers a 2-car attached garage, driveway, and a large yard. Enjoy the convenience of nearby schools, parks, shopping, and easy access to major highways.

Listing Agent

  1. Ashley Kaehn

    Ashley Kaehn

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    ashley.kaehn@compass.com

    P: (773)-590-8200

Property Details for 257 Cornell Avenue

Area
Calumet City
Township
Thornton
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
4.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
LISTING UPDATED: 04/07/2025 10:29 AM

Property Details for 257 Cornell Avenue

StatusActive ( Private )
MLS #12324244
Days on Market-
Taxes$9,169 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / Detached Single-Split Level
Year Built1981
Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,316 SF
CountyCook County
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Building Information for 257 Cornell Avenue

Stories-Year Built1981Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,316 SF

Property Information for 257 Cornell Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 149
  • Elementary School: Caroline Sibley Elementary Schoo
  • High School District: 205
  • High School: Thornton Township High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 149
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Concrete, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Driveway, Owned, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 8
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Basement Type: Finished, Partial
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
Exterior Features
  • Levels: Bi-Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Type: Split Level
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: No
  • Age: 41-50 Years
  • Type Detached: Split Level
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Level
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X121X49X121
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • General Information: Commuter Bus
  • West Coordinate: 2131
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Assessor Square Footage: 1298
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA
  • Public Document Count: 3
  • Document Date: 2025-04-02T19:42:28
  • Photos Count: 0
  • Rural: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15X13
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 14X10
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 10X10
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 12X10
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Lower
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 22X16
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 16X11
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 15X8
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 22X12

Property History for 257 Cornell Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 10, 2020

Sold

MRED #10698791

$145,900
Jul 3, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #680984957

$145,000

-0.8% / yr

May 18, 2020

Pending

MRED #10698791

Apr 27, 2020

Listed (Active)

MRED #10698791

$159,900
Apr 7, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #135320165

$166,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/10/2020

Sold

MRED #10698791

$145,900
07/03/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #680984957

$145,000

-0.8% / yr

05/18/2020

Pending

MRED #10698791

04/27/2020

Listed (Active)

MRED #10698791

$159,900
04/07/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #135320165

$166,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 257 Cornell Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$2,687Additions$15,312Total$17,999
Tax Record2023$9,169 ($764 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,298 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,298 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,324 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1978CountyCOOKAPN29-12-101-101Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 257 Cornell Avenue

This home is within Thornton Twp Hsd 205 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Caroline Sibley Elementary School
PublicK to 6

School Of Fine Arts
Public7 to 8

Creative Communications Academy
Public7 to 8

Thornwood High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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257 Cornell Avenue is a single family home Coming Soon in Calumet City, IL 60409. This listing's school districts are Thornton Twp Hsd 205 School District, Dolton School District 149. Nearby schools include Caroline Sibley Elementary School, School Of Fine Arts and Creative Communications Academy. 257 Cornell Avenue is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 1,298 sqft single family home built in 1981.

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