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Property Description
Move in ready brick ranch living done right. Comprehensively updated in 2024 and meticulously maintained, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath Skokie home delivers single level convenience paired with exceptional lower level flexibility. The main level features an open, light filled layout with crisp paint, updated lighting, and seamless flooring throughout the living, dining, and three generous bedrooms, serviced by a beautifully finished full bath. At the center is a modern kitchen built for real use. It comes complete with shaker style cabinetry, solid surface countertops, custom tile backsplash, and stainless steel appliances. Downstairs, the expansive finished basement doubles your functional footprint with a massive family room, dry bar area, second full bath, laundry room, and dedicated storage/workshop. Outside, enjoy a deep, fully fenced backyard anchored by a substantial paver patio ideal for easy weekend entertaining. Tucked on a quiet residential block just minutes from local parks, schools, downtown Skokie dining, the Yellow Line, and quick I-94 access.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 8208 Ridgeway Ave
General
- Price: $449,999
- Taxes: $11,148 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12764655
- Updated: 9/28/2026
- Added to Site: 11 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Park, Sidewalks, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Partially
- Interior Features: Wet Bar, 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath, Pantry, Quartz Counters
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement Baths: Yes
- Bathroom Features: Soaking Tub
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Equipment: Security System, Sump Pump, Water Heater-Gas
- Other Features: School Bus Service
Parking
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Concrete, Driveway, Yes, Owned
Location
- Area: Skokie
- County: Cook
- Township: Niles
- Driving Directions: Oakton St to Ridgeway Ave, head north to property (located on the west side of Ridgeway between Cleveland St and Madison St).
School Information
- School District: 73.5
- Elem School District: 73.5
- Midd School District: 73.5
- High School District: 219
- Elementary School: Elizabeth Meyer School
- Middle School: Oliver Mccracken 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, 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.: Partially Finished, Partial
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Display Window(s), Double Pane Windows
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 1,010
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1960
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.0932
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 124 x 40
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1960
- Tax Amount: $11,148.84
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 10233130340000
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Schools
Schools serving 8208 Ridgeway Ave
School Districts:Skokie School District 73-5, Niles Township Community High School District 219
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
John Middleton Elementary School 8300 Saint Louis Avenue, Skokie, IL 60076 | 1-5 | 0.3 mi |
Elizabeth Meyer School 8100 Tripp Avenue, Skokie, IL 60076 | PK-K | 0.6 mi |
Oliver Mccracken Middle School 8000 East Prairie Road, Skokie, IL 60076 | 6-8 | 0.3 mi |
Niles North High School 9800 Lawler Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077 | 9-12 | 2.6 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 8208 Ridgeway Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/18/2026
Listed
$449,999
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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 8208 Ridgeway Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$828
—
$4,284
30%
2023
$828
2%
$3,308
—
2022
$810
20%
$3,308
33%
2021
$675
2%
$2,479
—
2020
$660
-17%
$2,479
-23%
2019
$796
52%
$3,215
54%
2018
$522
-1%
$2,093
—
2017
$528
-12%
$2,093
-6%
2016
$601
13%
$2,225
17%
2015
$531
2%
$1,902
—
2014
$523
1%
$1,902
—
2013
$517
-9%
$1,902
-12%
2012
$571
—
$2,172
—
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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8208 Ridgeway Avenue, Skokie, IL 60076 (MLS# 12764655) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 8208 Ridgeway Avenue is currently listed for $449,999 and was received on September 18, 2026. Want to learn more about 8208 Ridgeway 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.

