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Property Description
Welcome to this beautifully maintained split-level home in the highly sought-after Park Ridge School District! Step inside to a bright, expansive living room that flows seamlessly into an L-shaped dining area. At the heart of the main level is an updated eat-in kitchen offering plenty of room for casual dining and meal prep and an expansive family room with walk-out sliding glass doors leading straight to your private outdoor retreat. Upstairs, you will find three spacious, sunlit bedrooms and two well-appointed bathrooms. The true gem of this home is the beautifully finished lower-level basement. Entertaining is a breeze in the large, privacy-fenced backyard, highlighting a lovely patio complete with a built-in gas grill. Parking is effortless with an attached one-car garage, a convenient covered carport, and a long concrete side driveway. Major essential mechanics and exterior features have been lovingly cared for, including a new roof 2026. The location is unbeatable! Enjoy the exceptional convenience of the Niles Free city bus for stress-free commuting and local errands. This home is completely move-in ready, and all furniture is included in the sale! With its blend of structural updates, thoughtful space, and a prime neighborhood location, this standout property won't last long and is being sold fully furnished.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 8560 W Clara Dr
General
- Price: $499,000
- Taxes: $9,574 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12743105
- Updated: 9/15/2026
- Added to Site: 20 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Interior
- Basement: Finished, P
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Other Features: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Outdoor Grill
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Concrete, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Carport, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Niles
- County: Cook
- Township: Niles
- Subdivision: Greenwood Estates
- Driving Directions: North of Oakton, turn east from Greenwood on to Clara
School Information
- School District: 64
- Elem School District: 64
- Midd School District: 64
- High School District: 207
- Elementary School: Eugene Field Elementary School
- Middle School: Emerson Middle School
- High School: Maine South High School
- Private School: Maine South High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Storm Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Mid Level
- Architectural Style: Mid-Level
- Construction: Aluminum Siding, Brick
- Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding, Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Partial
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Screens
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 1,440
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1959
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Covered Arena
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.148
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 116 x 56
- Fence: Yes
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1959
- Tax Amount: $9,574.52
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Storm Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 9233210240000
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Schools
Schools serving 8560 W Clara Dr
School Districts:Park Ridge Consolidated Community School District 64, Maine Township High School District 207
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Eugene Field Elementary School, Park Ridge, IL 707 Wisner Street, Park Ridge, IL 60068 | K-5 | 1.1 mi |
Emerson Middle School, Niles, IL 8101 North Cumberland Avenue, Niles, IL 60714 | 6-8 | 0.5 mi |
Maine East High School 2601 Dempster St, Park Ridge, IL 60068 | 9-12 | 1 mi |
Maine South High School 1111 South Dee Road, Park Ridge, IL 60068 | 9-12 | 2.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 8560 W Clara Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/26/2026
Listed
$499,000
112.34%
MLS
6/15/2012
Sold
$235,000
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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 8560 W Clara Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$10,056
—
$40,000
2%
2023
$10,056
5%
$39,114
-2%
2022
$9,611
38%
$39,999
54%
2021
$6,952
6%
$25,893
—
2020
$6,560
-11%
$25,893
-12%
2018
$7,356
-2%
$29,430
-10%
2019
$7,525
3%
$32,776
11%
2017
$7,297
3%
$29,430
—
2016
$7,116
—
$29,430
21%
2015
$7,119
3%
$24,386
—
2014
$6,928
3%
$24,386
—
2013
$6,738
-1%
$24,386
-26%
2012
$6,794
—
$32,797
—
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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8560 W Clara Drive, Niles, IL 60714 (MLS# 12743105) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 8560 W Clara Drive is currently listed for $499,000 and was received on August 26, 2026. Want to learn more about 8560 W Clara Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Niles? You can browse all Niles real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

