5037 Fargo Ave

Skokie, IL 60077

$423,000
Price
3
Beds
1,500 Sq. Ft.
$282 / Sq. Ft.
1,500
Sq. Ft.
$282
per Sq. Ft.
a front view of a house with a yard
a living room with furniture and wooden floor
a living room with furniture and wooden floor
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
a bedroom with a bed and a window
a bathroom with a sink a toilet and a mirror
a dining room with furniture window and wooden floor
a dining room with furniture a floor to ceiling window and wooden floor
a kitchen with granite countertop a stove sink and refrigerator
a view of a dining room with furniture and a potted plant
a living room with furniture and a wooden floor
a spacious bedroom with a bed and a large window
a bedroom with a bed and wooden floor
a bedroom with a bed and a flat screen tv
a bathroom with a toilet sink vanity and mirror
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
a view of a livingroom with furniture and a large window
a view of a storage & utility room
a view of a house with backyard and sitting area
a view of outdoor space yard and patio

Description

Charming Skokie home with hardwood floors throughout, an open-concept kitchen that feels like a cooking show set, and a spacious living room plus a separate den/office. Enjoy a partially finished basement with bar, a beautiful magnolia tree in front, and a private backyard. Located in a top-rated school district, just minutes from Old Orchard Mall, parks, Skokie Swift, and I-94. Move-in ready and full of character!Charming Skokie home with hardwood floors throughout, an open-concept kitchen that feels like a cooking show set, and a spacious living room plus a separate den/office. Enjoy a partially finished basement with bar, a beautiful magnolia tree in front, and a private backyard. Located in a top-rated school district, just minutes from Old Orchard Mall, parks, Skokie Swift, and I-94. Move-in ready and full of character!

Property Details for 5037 Fargo Avenue

Area
Skokie
Township
Niles
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas
LISTING UPDATED: 11/21/2025 02:02 AM

Property Details for 5037 Fargo Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #12410590
Days on Market139
Taxes$8,438 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1952
Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,208 SF
CountyCook County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Baird & Warner
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Building Information for 5037 Fargo Avenue

Stories-Year Built1952Building Size-Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,208 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,793 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,090

Property Taxes

$703

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 5037 Fargo Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 72
  • Elementary School: Fairview South Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Fairview South Elementary School
  • High School District: 219
  • High School: Niles West High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 72
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Off Alley, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: North
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 8
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air, Window Unit(s)
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: Den, Mud Room
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
  • Other Equipment: Sump Pump
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Fire Pit
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2014
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Size: Standard Chicago Lot
  • Lot Size Source: Other
  • Lot Dimensions: 5208
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: None
  • Living Area Source: Other
  • Assessor Square Footage: 1492
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 1
  • Document Date: 2025-09-30T16:39:21
  • Photos Count: 20
  • Rural: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 5
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
  • Virtual Tour Date: 07-16-2025
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 17X14
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 11X10
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 20X16
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 16X11
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 11X10
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 22X30
Mud Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • Dimensions: 5X6
Den Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Den
  • Dimensions: 12X11

Property History for 5037 Fargo Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 21, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12410590

$439,000—
May 23, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #576994655

$365,000

+1.2% / yr

Jan 2, 2013

Cancelled

MRED #08063072

$199,900—
May 9, 2012

Listed (Active)

MRED #08063072

$235,000—
Jan 5, 2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #213171480

$325,000—
Jan 5, 2007

Sold

MRED #06337493

$325,000—
Nov 29, 2006

Pending

MRED #06337493

—
Nov 11, 2006

Listed (Active)

MRED #06337493

$349,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/21/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12410590

$439,000
05/23/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #576994655

$365,000

+1.2% / yr

01/02/2013

Cancelled

MRED #08063072

$199,900
05/09/2012

Listed (Active)

MRED #08063072

$235,000
01/05/2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #213171480

$325,000
01/05/2007

Sold

MRED #06337493

$325,000
11/29/2006

Pending

MRED #06337493

—
11/11/2006

Listed (Active)

MRED #06337493

$349,000

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

Public Records for 5037 Fargo Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$7,030Additions$31,969Total$38,999
Tax Record2023$8,438 ($703 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,492 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,492 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,208 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1951CountyCOOKAPN10-28-414-045

Schools near 5037 Fargo Avenue

This home is within Fairview School District 72.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Fairview South Elementary School
Public - K to 8
Niles West High School
Public - 9 to 12
Niles Central
Public - 9 to 12
Cheder Lubavitch Hebrew Day School
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Fairview South Elementary School
PublicK to 8

Niles West High School
Public9 to 12

Niles Central
Public9 to 12

Cheder Lubavitch Hebrew Day 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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More information about 5037 Fargo Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077

5037 Fargo Avenue is a single family home for sale in Skokie, IL 60077. This property was listed for sale on July 21, 2025 by Baird & Warner, it's currently listed at $423,000. It has been on the market for a total of 139 days and was last sold on May 23, 2016. This listing's school districts are Niles Twp Chsd 219 School District, Fairview School District 72. Nearby schools include Fairview South Elementary School, Niles West High School and Niles Central. 5037 Fargo Avenue is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,500 sqft single family home built in 1952.

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