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Property Description
Solid brick ranch with incredible potential in a prime Skokie location. This 3 bed, 2 full bath home offers 1,260 sq ft above grade plus a full finished walkout basement, providing approximately 2,500 sq ft of total living space and endless possibilities for renovation or expansion. Set on a great block just half a block from highly rated East Prairie School and half a block to expansive Hamlin Park, the location is truly exceptional. The home features great bones, a functional layout, and a rare walkout lower level ideal for additional living space, in-law setup, or future value-add improvements. Brand new 50-gallon water heater installed February 2026. Hardwood flooring underneath existing carpeting throughout home. Estate sale of home that has been under the same ownership for 60+ years. Property is conveyed "As-Is." Fantastic opportunity for investors, rehabbers, or end users looking to create their dream home in an unbeatable neighborhood.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 3820 Dobson St
General
- Price: $425,000
- Taxes: $3,422 (2024)
- Status: Contingent
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12564308
- Updated: 2/11/2026
- Added to Site: 16 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Location
- Area: Skokie
- County: Cook
- Township: Niles
- Driving Directions: From Dempster Street go south on Crawford Ave, turn left (east) onto Brummel, turn right (south) onto Hamlin and turn right (west) on Dobson Street to 3820.
School Information
- School District: 73
- Elem School District: 73
- Midd School District: 73
- High School District: 219
- Elementary School: East Prairie Elementary School
- Middle School: East Prairie Middle School
- High School: Niles North High School
- Private School: Niles North High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Ranch
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Square Feet: 1,260
- Sq. Ft. Source: Landlord/Tenant/Seller
- Year Built: 1958
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 4960
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1958
- Tax Amount: $3,422
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Property ID: 10261150590000
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Schools
Schools serving 3820 Dobson St
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
East Prairie Elementary School 7616 East Prairie Road, Skokie, IL 60076 | PK-8 | 0.2 mi |
Niles North High School 9800 Lawler Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077 | 9-12 | 3.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 3820 Dobson St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/09/2026
Listed
$425,000
—
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 3820 Dobson St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$3,333
1%
$34,000
—
2022
$3,305
-12%
$34,000
28%
2021
$3,759
9%
$26,558
—
2020
$3,437
-2%
$26,558
-10%
2019
$3,515
-11%
$29,509
19%
2018
$3,960
12%
$24,770
—
2017
$3,524
-13%
$24,770
—
2016
$4,049
-13%
$24,770
25%
2015
$4,648
3%
$19,770
—
2014
$4,498
-2%
$19,770
—
2013
$4,581
-16%
$19,770
-18%
2012
$5,426
—
$24,021
—
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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3820 Dobson Street, Skokie, IL 60076 (MLS# 12564308) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 3820 Dobson Street is currently listed for $425,000 and was received on February 09, 2026. Want to learn more about 3820 Dobson Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Skokie? You can browse all Skokie real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

