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Property Description
Ideal location! Walk right down the block to the CTA yellow line train station and a few blocks to Interstate 94. This rare find, brick 2-flat offers two spacious 3-bedroom, 1-bath units plus a 2-bedroom,1-bath in-law suite in the basement. The building sits on a 40 foot wide lot with brand new privacy fence, a 2car garage with new door and additional parking next to garage ideals for work vans or a boat. Hardwood floors in both units. separate utilities, two heating and central air systems. Enclosed porch and side staircase. Recent improvements in the last 2 years include 2 stoves, 3 refrigerators, kitchen sink tops, new shower door, new toilets, interior painting and refinished wood floor. 2nd floor has lease till 11/14/26 at $1800 mo (about $500-$600 below market value) Roof apx 10 yrs old and both furnaces new apx 2018. Property does have a non-conforming basement unit with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath. Owner is willing to rent back 1st floor and basement. for a few months or longer after closing. * No showings on Mondays and Thursdays*
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5032 Crain St
General
- Price: $674,900
- Taxes: $13,723 (2023)
- Status: Active
- Type: Multi-Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12555372
- Updated: 2/17/2026
- Added to Site: 21 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Upper - Full Baths: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 8
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 4
- Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Driveway, Alley Access, Garage
Location
- Area: Skokie
- County: Cook
- Township: Niles
- Driving Directions: DEMPSTER TO LE CLAIRE SOUTH TO CRAIN EAST TO PROPERTY.
School Information
- School District: 69
- Elem School District: 69
- Midd School District: 69
- High School District: 219
- Elementary School: Madison Elementary School
- Middle School: Lincoln Junior High School
- High School: Niles West High School
- Private School: Niles West High School
Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full, Walk-Out Access
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Year Built: 1953
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Unit Information
- Units in Building: 2
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 40 x 125
- Fence: Yes
- Zoning: MULTI
- Fencing (Description): Wood
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1953
- Tax Amount: $13,723
- Tax Year: 2023
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Property ID: 10212060280000
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Schools
Schools serving 5032 Crain St
School Districts:Skokie School District 69, Niles Township Community High School District 219
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Madison Elementary School, Skokie, IL 5100 Madison Street, Skokie, IL 60077 | PK-2 | 0.5 mi |
Thomas Edison Elementary School 8200 Gross Point Road, Morton Grove, IL 60053 | 3-5 | 0.9 mi |
Lincoln Jr High School, Skokie, IL 7839 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077 | 6-8 | 1 mi |
Niles West High School 5701 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL 60077 | 9-12 | 1.3 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 5032 Crain St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/28/2026
Listed
$674,900
4.64%
MLS
4/18/2024
Sold
$645,000
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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 5032 Crain St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$13,723
—
$44,000
—
2022
$13,716
8%
$44,000
26%
2021
$12,681
1%
$35,015
—
2020
$12,591
-3%
$35,015
-13%
2019
$12,938
6%
$40,248
18%
2018
$12,201
—
$34,080
—
2017
$12,256
6%
$34,080
—
2016
$11,548
5%
$34,080
11%
2015
$10,997
26%
$30,797
—
2014
$8,708
-13%
$30,797
—
2013
$9,964
-17%
$30,797
-22%
2012
$12,049
—
$39,245
—
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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5032 Crain Street, Skokie, IL 60077 (MLS# 12555372) is a Multi-Family property with 2 units containing 8 bedrooms and 0 full bathrooms. 5032 Crain Street is currently listed for $674,900 and was received on January 28, 2026. Want to learn more about 5032 Crain Street? Do you have questions about finding other Multi-Family real estate for sale in Skokie? You can browse all Skokie real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

