5156 Farwell Ave

$619,000
Price
3
Beds
2,100 Sq. Ft.
$295 / Sq. Ft.
2,100
Sq. Ft.
$295
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Skokie Towers - District 72. Beautiful property in excellent condition, main floor with recently refinished hardwood floors and new windows. Enjoy a spacious sunroom that opens to a large, private patio perfect for relaxing or entertaining. This home offers three bedrooms and three full bathrooms, including a fully finished basement with an additional guest room and a full bath, ideal for extended family or visitors.Skokie Towers - District 72. Beautiful property in excellent condition, main floor with recently refinished hardwood floors and new windows. Enjoy a spacious sunroom that opens to a large, private patio perfect for relaxing or entertaining. This home offers three bedrooms and three full bathrooms, including a fully finished basement with an additional guest room and a full bath, ideal for extended family or visitors.

Property Details for 5156 Farwell 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
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
LISTING UPDATED: 12/08/2025 10:59 PM

Property Details for 5156 Farwell Avenue

StatusContingent
MLS #12526177
Days on Market16
Taxes$10,641 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 1 Story
Year Built1956
Lot Size0.23 AC / 10,018 SF
CountyCook County

Location

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Building Information for 5156 Farwell Avenue

Stories-Year Built1956Building Size-Lot Size0.23 AC / 10,018 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,945 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,059

Property Taxes

$887

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5156 Farwell 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: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: South
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Num Of Rooms: 8
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Basement Type: Finished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Room Type: Foyer, Sun Room, Workshop
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Type: 1 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Landscaped Professionally, Wooded
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 81 X 124
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Interstate Access
  • North Coordinate: 6800
  • West Coordinate: 5100
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
  • Assessor Square Footage: 1631
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 28
  • OpenHouse Count: 1
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 17X12
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: 12X10
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: 14X12
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 29X17
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 15X11
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 19X15
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 21X14
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Dimensions: 10X4
Work Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Work Room
  • Dimensions: 12X10
Sun Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Dimensions: 15X13

Property History for 5156 Farwell Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 8, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12526177

Dec 3, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12526177

$619,000
Sep 15, 2017

Sold

MRED #09646427

$425,000
Sep 14, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #605645399

$425,000
Jul 17, 2017

Pending

MRED #09646427

Jun 2, 2017

Listed (Active)

MRED #09646427

$450,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/08/2025

Contingent

MRED #12526177

12/03/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12526177

$619,000
09/15/2017

Sold

MRED #09646427

$425,000
09/14/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #605645399

$425,000
07/17/2017

Pending

MRED #09646427

06/02/2017

Listed (Active)

MRED #09646427

$450,000

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Public Records for 5156 Farwell Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$14,061Additions$30,938Total$44,999
Tax Record2023$10,641 ($887 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,631 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,631 SqFtStories1Lot Size10,044 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1956CountyCOOKAPN10-33-224-050

Schools near 5156 Farwell Avenue

This home is within Fairview School District 72.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
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

Hillel Torah North Suburban 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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