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Property Description
Convenient first-floor 2-bedroom, 1-bath condo in a desirable courtyard building. This home features a spacious kitchen with a separate eating area. This bright and inviting living room opens to a private balcony overlooking a beautifully maintained courtyard and a comfortable, functional layout. Both bedrooms offer generous closet space, large windows, and abundant natural light. The unit also includes two assigned parking spaces conveniently located right outside your back door, along with a large private storage area. Ideally situated near O'Hare Airport, shopping, restaurants, schools, forest preserves, major expressways, and public transportation. Long-time owner Photos have been virtually staged to illustrate the home's potential.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 8517 W Catherine Ave #181
General
- Price: $220,000
- HOA FEE: $252/month
- Taxes: $197 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Condo
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12715171
- Updated: 7/25/2026
- Added to Site: 3 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Finished, P
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Parking
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Assigned, Yes, Owned
Location
- Area: CHI - O'Hare
- County: Cook
- Township: Jefferson
- Driving Directions: Cumberland to Catherine, West to building.
School Information
- School District: 299
- Elem School District: 299
- Midd School District: 299
- High School District: 299
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: Heat, Water, Parking, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: Cats OK
- Pet Restrictions: Cats OK, / 30lbs.
- Mgmt. Company: Property Synergy
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Wall Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Structural Information
- Structure Type: Condo, Courtyard
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Partially Finished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Other
- Entry Floor Number: 1
- Stories/Levels: 3
- Square Feet: 1,000
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1979
Unit Information
- Units in Building: 30
Lot Features
- Lot Dimensions: common
Animals
- Animals Allowed: Cats OK
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $252
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Monthly
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1979
- Tax Amount: $197
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Condo
- Property ID: 12111190261025
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Schools
Schools serving 8517 W Catherine Ave #181
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Dirksen Elementary School, Chicago, IL 8601 West Foster Avenue, Chicago, IL 60656 | PK-8 | 0.3 mi |
Taft High School 6530 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago, IL 60631 | 9-12 | 2.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
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Price & Sales History for 8517 W Catherine Ave #181
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/25/2026
Listed
$220,000
—
MLS
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 Catherine Ave #181
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$209
—
$17,509
35%
2023
$209
—
$12,999
—
2022
$210
5%
$12,999
—
2021
$200
-3%
$12,999
37%
2020
$206
—
$9,469
-10%
2019
$206
1%
$10,525
—
2018
$203
-42%
$10,525
19%
2017
$353
-45%
$8,846
—
2016
$642
4%
$8,846
—
2015
$617
1%
$8,846
12%
2014
$612
-57%
$7,883
—
2013
$1,434
99%
$7,883
-5%
2012
$722
—
$8,298
—
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 Catherine Avenue #181, Chicago, IL 60656 (MLS# 12715171) is a Condo property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 8517 W Catherine Avenue #181 is currently listed for $220,000 and was received on July 25, 2026. Want to learn more about 8517 W Catherine Avenue #181? Do you have questions about finding other Condo 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.

