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Property Description
Beautifully remodeled brick ranch offering spacious rooms, living room offers amazing fireplace with built bookcase, gorgeous Harwood flooring and crown molding throughout. The dining room offering similar features with lots of light filtering through large windows that leads to an oversized kitchen with island quartz counters and brand-new stainless-steel appliances. just step away from the kitchen you will find large bedrooms with plenty of closet space. the first-floor bath has been completely remodeled for that updated style. The Lower level perfect for related living space offers extremely large family room with an extra kitchen and bath perfect for the large family gathering. This offers so many features such as Brand-new hot water tank, furnace and central air conditioning. The exterior has large side drive and large yard. Don't wait on this one make your appointment today!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 8517 W Carmen Ave
General
- Price: $574,500
- Taxes: $6,447 (2023)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12597731
- Updated: 3/31/2026
- Added to Site: 12 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Finished, D
- Interior Features: Bookcases, Separate Dining Room, Quartz Counters
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Electric
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 1
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: CHI - O'Hare
- County: Cook
- Township: Jefferson
- Driving Directions: Cumberland south of Foster to Carmen west to property.
School Information
- School District: 299
- Elem School District: 299
- Midd School District: 299
- High School District: 299
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning, None
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Daylight
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Square Feet: 1,113
- Sq. Ft. Source: Landlord/Tenant/Seller
- Year Built: 1962
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2026
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1148
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 35 x 125
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1962
- Tax Amount: $6,447
- Tax Year: 2023
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 12113160100000
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Schools
Schools serving 8517 W Carmen Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Dirksen Elementary School, Chicago, IL 8601 West Foster Avenue, Chicago, IL 60656 | PK-8 | 0.2 mi |
Taft High School 6530 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago, IL 60631 | 9-12 | 2.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
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Price & Sales History for 8517 W Carmen Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/20/2026
Listed
$574,500
58.92%
MLS
10/30/2025
Sold
$361,500
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 8517 W Carmen Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$6,474
—
$36,000
6%
2023
$6,474
3%
$34,000
—
2022
$6,290
2%
$34,000
—
2021
$6,167
33%
$34,000
43%
2020
$4,623
—
$23,853
-10%
2019
$4,636
2%
$26,504
—
2018
$4,557
-14%
$26,504
7%
2017
$5,320
7%
$24,711
—
2016
$4,949
4%
$24,711
-5%
2015
$4,767
6%
$26,012
7%
2014
$4,518
2%
$24,352
—
2013
$4,429
1%
$24,352
—
2012
$4,370
—
$24,352
—
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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8517 W Carmen Avenue, Chicago, IL 60656 (MLS# 12597731) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 8517 W Carmen Avenue is currently listed for $574,500 and was received on March 20, 2026. Want to learn more about 8517 W Carmen Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in O'Hare? You can browse all O'Hare real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

