8551 East Prairie Road

Closed 1/8/25
Closed 1/8/25
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$480,000
3 beds1,228 sqft

8551 E Prairie Rd, Skokie, IL 60076

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.14 acresLot Size
1954Year Built
$391/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Welcome home! Step inside to a freshly painted, updated space featuring hardwood floors for both comfort and style. The inviting living room welcomes you right in, creating a perfect spot for relaxation or entertaining. The kitchen seamlessly connects to the dining area, making it ideal for family meals and gatherings. This home offers three comfortable bedrooms and a shared bathroom for convenient living. The finished basement enhances the space with a built-in wet bar and an additional full bathroom-perfect...Welcome home! Step inside to a freshly painted, updated space featuring hardwood floors for both comfort and style. The inviting living room welcomes you right in, creating a perfect spot for relaxation or entertaining. The kitchen seamlessly connects to the dining area, making it ideal for family meals and gatherings. This home offers three comfortable bedrooms and a shared bathroom for convenient living. The finished basement enhances the space with a built-in wet bar and an additional full bathroom-perfect for entertaining or extra living needs. You'll also appreciate the spacious laundry area and utility room, providing ample storage and functionality. A fantastic opportunity in a sought-after Skokie location! Some images have been virtually staged to help visualize space.

    Sold By RE/MAX Top Performers

    • Listed by: Sooji Hill 224.619.2150 sooji.hill@bairdwarner.com; john.lim@bairdwarner.com • Baird & Warner
    • Listed by: John Lim 847.208.2340 john.lim@bairdwarner.com • Baird & Warner
    Listing closed: 01/08/2025 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 12199247
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    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $450,000

    Avg days on market

    19

    Sale-to-list ratio

    99.3%

    Skokie, IL

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    Property Information for 8551 East Prairie Road

    Property Details

    • Taxes: $3,868 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 1 Story
    • County: Cook County
    • Area: Skokie
    • Township: Niles
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Parking Spaces: 0.0
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air

    Building Information

    • Year Built: 1954
    • Lot Size: 0.14 AC / 6,250 SF

    General Information

    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 73.5
    • High School District: 219
    • High School: Niles North High School
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 73.5
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Parking: None
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
    • Additional Parcels: Yes

    Property Information

    Interior Features
    • Num Of Rooms: 7
    • Bedrooms Total: 3
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Basement Type: Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 3
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Basement Description: Finished
    • Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
    • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
    • Room Type: Recreation Room
    • Num of Baths: 2.0
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 1 Story
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Public
    • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
    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 Size: Less Than .25 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 125 X 50
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Exterior Building Type: Brick
    • General Information: None
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    Property and Assessments
    • Public Document Count: 1
    • Document Date: 2024-11-01T00:04:50
    • Photos Count: 25
    • OpenHouse Count: 8
    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: None
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 13X12
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 10X15
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 13X7
    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: 10X14
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: N/A
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 10X8
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Dimensions: 10X17
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 16X20
    Recreation Room Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Recreation Room
    • Dimensions: 23X40

    Property History for 8551 East Prairie Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Jan 8, 2025

    Sold

    MRED #12199247

    		$480,000—
    Dec 2, 2024

    Pending

    MRED #12199247

    		—
    Dec 2, 2024

    Contingent

    MRED #12199247

    		—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    01/08/2025

    Sold

    MRED #12199247

    $480,000
    12/02/2024

    Pending

    MRED #12199247

    —
    12/02/2024

    Contingent

    MRED #12199247

    —

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

    Public records

    8551 East Prairie Road

    Beds

    3

    Baths

    1

    Total Finished SqFt

    1,228 SqFt

    Above Grade Finished SqFt

    1,228 SqFt

    Stories

    1

    Lot Size

    3,125 SqFt

    Schools near 8551 East Prairie Road

    This home is within Skokie School District 73-5.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    John Middleton Elementary School
    		Public - 1 to 5
    Oliver Mccracken Middle School
    		Public - 6 to 8
    Niles Central
    		Public - 9 to 12
    Niles North High School
    		Public - 9 to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    John Middleton Elementary School
    Public1 to 5

    Oliver Mccracken Middle School
    Public6 to 8

    Niles Central
    Public9 to 12

    Niles North 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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