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Property Description
Welcome to this warm and inviting Skokie home full of character and thoughtful details. Step into a sun-filled living room/dining room combination featuring a large picture window and hardwood floors in the living, dining, and bedroom areas. The eat-in kitchen impresses with built-in cabinetry, a granite island with double sink, and a Bosch gas stove, perfect for the home chef. The family room is the heart of the home, complete with a wood-burning fireplace and sliding doors that open to a large deck, ideal for entertaining or relaxing outdoors. Enjoy the privacy of a fully fenced yard with raised bed gardens and south-facing sun all day long. The main floor offers two bedrooms and a full bath, with excellent storage throughout the home. Head downstairs to find a finished basement with a third bedroom, full bathroom with shower, and a bar with mini fridge, a perfect flex space for guests, a rec room, or a home office. Additional highlights include central A/C, a newer roof, gutters, and garage roof, and an attached 2-car garage. Wonderful home being sold in "as-is" condition. Located just minutes from the Skokie Pool, Downtown Skokie, and Metra/CTA train lines.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 8136 Kenton Ave
General
- Price: $439,000
- Taxes: $9,091 (2023)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12618842
- Updated: Today (4/16/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Wood-Burning
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 1
Additional Information
- Other Features: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Skokie
- County: Cook
- Township: Niles
- Driving Directions: East of Skokie Blvd.; Between Main and Oakton
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
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, 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: 1,498
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1954
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 45 x 122
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1954
- Tax Amount: $9,091
- Tax Year: 2023
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 10223200490000
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Schools
Schools serving 8136 Kenton Ave
School Districts:Skokie School District 69, Niles Township Community High School District 219
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lincoln Jr High School, Skokie, IL 7839 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077 | 6-8 | 0.6 mi |
Madison Elementary School, Skokie, IL 5100 Madison Street, Skokie, IL 60077 | PK-2 | 0.7 mi |
Thomas Edison Elementary School 8200 Gross Point Road, Morton Grove, IL 60053 | 3-5 | 1.1 mi |
Niles West High School 5701 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL 60077 | 9-12 | 1.5 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 8136 Kenton Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/16/2026
Listed
$439,000
6.55%
MLS
5/23/2008
Sold
$412,000
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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 8136 Kenton Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$8,330
1%
$32,676
—
2022
$8,267
14%
$32,676
26%
2021
$7,233
-1%
$25,966
—
2020
$7,329
-1%
$25,966
-11%
2019
$7,395
-1%
$29,176
8%
2018
$7,481
-1%
$27,081
—
2017
$7,554
-2%
$27,081
—
2016
$7,726
7%
$27,081
19%
2015
$7,198
2%
$22,783
—
2014
$7,056
-12%
$22,783
-10%
2013
$7,982
15%
$25,195
7%
2012
$6,933
—
$23,640
—
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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8136 Kenton Avenue, Skokie, IL 60076 (MLS# 12618842) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 8136 Kenton Avenue is currently listed for $439,000 and was received on April 16, 2026. Want to learn more about 8136 Kenton Avenue? 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.

