Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/29/2026
Listed
$599,000
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MLS
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Property Description
Welcome to 6840 North Olcott in a highly desirable location of Edison Park. Situated on an oversized Chicago lot of 147 by 50. Home has been well cared for by owner for 65 years. Enter home to a wooden staircase enhanced by the warm glow of a beautiful stained-glass window. Hardwood floors featured on first and second floors. Wood burning fireplace. Large Bay window in dining room. First floor bedroom. Second floor has 2 spacious bedrooms with multiple closets in each. Full bath on second floor. Small brick porch off kitchen. Full unfinished basement awaiting your ideas. 2.5 care garage. Solid home loaded with character. Ebinger and Taft High school District. Home is walkable to schools, parks, shops, Metra and restaurants in downtown Edison Park.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 6840 N Olcott Ave
General
- Price: $599,000
- Taxes: $9,237 (2023)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12658467
- Updated: 5/30/2026
- Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Living Room
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: CHI - Edison Park
- County: Cook
- Township: Jefferson
- Driving Directions: Touhy to Olcott South to property
School Information
- School District: 299
- Elem School District: 299
- Midd School District: 299
- High School District: 299
- Elementary School: Ebinger Elementary School
- High School: William Howard Taft High School
- Private School: William Howard Taft High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Radiator(s)
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Square Feet: 1,900
- Sq. Ft. Source: Plans
- Year Built: 1927
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 7350
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1927
- Tax Amount: $9,237
- Tax Year: 2023
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Property ID: 9362250200000
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Schools
Schools serving 6840 N Olcott Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Ebinger Elementary School 7350 West Pratt Avenue, Chicago, IL 60631 | K-8 | 0.2 mi |
Taft High School 6530 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago, IL 60631 | 9-12 | 1.8 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 6840 N Olcott Ave
Tax History
Tax History for 6840 N Olcott Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$9,237
—
$53,000
7%
2023
$9,237
3%
$49,749
—
2022
$8,966
2%
$49,749
—
2021
$8,799
13%
$49,749
23%
2020
$7,801
-24%
$40,603
-29%
2019
$10,255
2%
$57,216
—
2018
$10,081
42%
$57,216
47%
2017
$7,082
2%
$38,974
—
2016
$6,949
10%
$38,974
—
2015
$6,318
-2%
$38,974
—
2014
$6,437
2%
$39,096
—
2013
$6,291
1%
$39,096
—
2012
$6,248
—
$39,096
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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6840 N Olcott Avenue, Chicago, IL 60631 (MLS# 12658467) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 6840 N Olcott Avenue is currently listed for $599,000 and was received on May 29, 2026. Want to learn more about 6840 N Olcott Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Edison Park? You can browse all Edison Park real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.