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Property Description
Welcome Home to 5255 Suffield Terrace, Skokie Some homes are just houses. This one has soul. Tucked into a friendly corner of southwest Skokie, this stately colonial has been loved, lived in, and thoughtfully cared for - the kind of place where neighbors wave from the driveway and every upgrade was made to last. Getting around is a breeze with the Edens Expressway nearby, plus all the shops, restaurants, and everyday conveniences you could need just down the road. Step through the double-wide front door and you're greeted by a bright, open first floor that means business in the best way - rich hardwood floors underfoot, a newly renovated kitchen (high end appliances) anchored by a generous island made for lingering over morning coffee, a proper dining room for Sunday dinners, and a spacious laundry room that keeps life running smoothly. The attached garage? Spotless, with an epoxy floor you could practically eat off. Head upstairs and you'll find four solid bedrooms, including a primary suite with a brand-new bathroom featuring warm radiant floors - a small luxury that feels like a big one on a cold Chicago morning. The three additional bedrooms are roomy and well-appointed, each with generous closet space, and a full hall bath rounds out the upper level. Down below, the full-footprint basement is a blank canvas ready to become whatever you need - a cozy family room, a home gym, a play space, or all three. And the bones of this home? As good as they come. The owners have invested where it counts: new mechanicals (2023), new appliances (2018), a 50-year metal roof (2020), new epoxy garage floor (2022), and a thermostatic attic fan to keep things comfortable year-round. This is a home built to hand down.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5255 Suffield Terrace
General
- Price: $699,000
- Taxes: $11,553 (2023)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12639615
- Updated: 5/7/2026
- Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Family Room
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Interstate Access
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Skokie
- County: Cook
- Township: Niles
- Driving Directions: Dempster east from Edens to Lockwood. North to Suffield, east to home
School Information
- School District: 68
- Elem School District: 68
- Midd School District: 68
- High School District: 219
- Elementary School: Jane Stenson School
- Middle School: Old Orchard Junior High 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: Colonial
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Construction: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Metal
- Square Feet: 2,700
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1966
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2023
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1466
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 135 x 43
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1966
- Tax Amount: $11,553
- Tax Year: 2023
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Property ID: 10163160430000
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Schools
Schools serving 5255 Suffield Terrace
School Districts:Skokie School District 68, Niles Township Community High School District 219
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Jane Stenson School 9201 Lockwood Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077 | K-5 | 0.2 mi |
Old Orchard Jr High School 9310 Kenton Avenue, Skokie, IL 60076 | 6-8 | 0.9 mi |
Niles North High School 9800 Lawler Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077 | 9-12 | 1 mi |
Disclaimer:
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Price & Sales History for 5255 Suffield Terrace
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/06/2026
Listed
$699,000
22.42%
MLS
9/28/2006
Sold
$571,000
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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 5255 Suffield Terrace
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$11,553
-2%
$49,555
-5%
2022
$11,813
10%
$51,999
22%
2021
$10,781
—
$42,721
—
2020
$10,736
-2%
$42,721
-11%
2019
$10,982
7%
$48,002
16%
2018
$10,257
-1%
$41,510
—
2017
$10,348
2%
$41,510
—
2016
$10,121
23%
$41,510
29%
2015
$8,262
-9%
$32,223
-10%
2014
$9,095
-6%
$35,931
-6%
2013
$9,687
—
$38,243
-7%
2012
$9,731
—
$41,343
—
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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5255 Suffield Terrace, Skokie, IL 60077 (MLS# 12639615) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 5255 Suffield Terrace is currently listed for $699,000 and was received on May 06, 2026. Want to learn more about 5255 Suffield Terrace? 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.

