4940 Cornell Ave

$360,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
1,340 Sq. Ft.
$269 / Sq. Ft.
1,340
Sq. Ft.
$269
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Motivated seller! This is a 4 bedroom and 2 & 1/2 bath home located in the desirable NW Downers Grove area and is perfectly positioned for easy access to both the Belmont and Main St. train stations. Home has been well-maintained w/updated mechanicals (furnace 2013, AC 2014, ejector pump 2016, garage door opener 2011) and kitchen 2007, roof 2010, Home has SS appliances, huge walk in closet in master, walk out lower level w/ fourth bedroom. Yard w/above ground pool w/deck, NEW LANDSCAPING, extra deep...Motivated seller! This is a 4 bedroom and 2 & 1/2 bath home located in the desirable NW Downers Grove area and is perfectly positioned for easy access to both the Belmont and Main St. train stations. Home has been well-maintained w/updated mechanicals (furnace 2013, AC 2014, ejector pump 2016, garage door opener 2011) and kitchen 2007, roof 2010, Home has SS appliances, huge walk in closet in master, walk out lower level w/ fourth bedroom. Yard w/above ground pool w/deck, NEW LANDSCAPING, extra deep 2 car garage, fully fenced yard with dog run space all on a beautiful street w/ mature trees and new construction homes. Plus, near Hoopers Hollow Park w/ walking trail, Loy Park. and award winning Pierce Downer Elementary, Herrick Middle School and Downers Grove North High School! Welcome to your new home in friendly Downers Grove.

Property Details for 4940 Cornell Avenue

Area
Downers Grove
Township
DOWNERS GROVE
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Cars
2.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas
LISTING UPDATED: 05/05/2021 02:00 AM

Property Details for 4940 Cornell Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #09853475
Days on Market95
Taxes$7,334 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / Detached Single-Split Level
Year Built1988
Lot Size0.30 AC / 13,198 SF
CountyDuPage County
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Building Information for 4940 Cornell Avenue

Stories-Year Built1988Building Size-Lot Size0.30 AC / 13,198 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,390 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,779

Property Taxes

$611

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 4940 Cornell Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 58
  • Elementary School: PIERCE DOWNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Jr High Middle School: HERRICK MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • High School District: 99
  • High School: NORTH HIGH SCHOOL
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 58
Addtl Parking Information
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Wood Laminate Floors
  • Num Of Rooms: 8
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Pool, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Basement Type: Partial, Walkout
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Basement Description: Finished, Crawl
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Num of Baths: 2.1
Exterior Features
  • Type: Split Level
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Patio, Pool Above Ground
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: No
  • Age: 26-30 Years
  • Type Detached: Split Level
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Landscaped Professionally
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 60X220
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Cedar
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: Commuter Train
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
Property and Assessments
  • Photos Count: 35
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 Flooring: Carpet
  • Master Bedroom Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15X12
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • 2nd Bedroom Window Treatments: Blinds,Curtains/Drapes
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 14X11
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • 3rd Bedroom Window Treatments: Blinds,Curtains/Drapes
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 10X10
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Walkout Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • 4th Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • 4th Bedroom Window Treatments: Blinds
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 11X9
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Dining Room Window Treatments: Blinds
  • Dining Room Dimensions: COMBO
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Walkout Basement
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Family Room Window Treatments: Blinds
  • Family Room Dimensions: 22X14
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space,Island
  • Kitchen Flooring: Wood Laminate
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 16X11
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Walkout Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Flooring: Other
  • Laundry Window Treatments: None
  • Laundry Dimensions: 11X7
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Living Room Window Treatments: Blinds
  • Living Room Dimensions: 18X13

Property History for 4940 Cornell Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 8, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12526969

$585,000
Dec 3, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12526969

$585,000
Dec 3, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12496981

$585,000
Oct 16, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12486458

$599,900
Oct 16, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12496981

$585,000
Oct 2, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12469275

$615,000
Oct 2, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12486458

$599,900
Sep 25, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12469275

$615,000
Jun 27, 2018

Sold

MRED #09853475

$360,000
Jun 25, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #626077569

$360,000
May 14, 2018

Pending

MRED #09853475

Feb 9, 2018

Listed (Active)

MRED #09853475

$384,500
Dec 19, 2017

Cancelled

MRED #09786575

$400,000
Oct 26, 2017

Listed (Active)

MRED #09786575

$400,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/08/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12526969

$585,000
12/03/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12526969

$585,000
12/03/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12496981

$585,000
10/16/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12486458

$599,900
10/16/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12496981

$585,000
10/02/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12469275

$615,000
10/02/2025

Price Change

MRED #12486458

$599,900
09/25/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12469275

$615,000
06/27/2018

Sold

MRED #09853475

$360,000
06/25/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #626077569

$360,000
05/14/2018

Pending

MRED #09853475

02/09/2018

Listed (Active)

MRED #09853475

$384,500
12/19/2017

Cancelled

MRED #09786575

$400,000
10/26/2017

Listed (Active)

MRED #09786575

$400,000

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

Public Records for 4940 Cornell Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$83,064Additions$100,088Total$183,152
Tax Record2024$10,028 ($836 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,340 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,340 SqFtStories2Lot Size13,068 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1988ZoningRCountyDUPAGEAPN09-07-106-044

Schools near 4940 Cornell Avenue

This home is within Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Pierce Downer Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Herrick Middle School
Public7 to 8

Downers Grove North High School
Public9 to 12

Avery Coonley School
PrivatePK to 8

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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