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Property Description
Welcome to this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath split level home located on a charming tree-lined street in a prime Skokie location. The home features beautiful hardwood floors throughout, generously sized rooms. The second level offers three spacious bedrooms, each with hardwood floors, ample closet space, and an updated bath. The lower level extends the living space with a large family room, a full second bathroom, and a spacious laundry room with side-by-side washer and dryer and a separate entrance add comfort and convenience. Step outside to a large backyard with a generous patio-perfect for outdoor gatherings. Additional amenities include a detached garage, off-street parking with a driveway, and proximity to schools, parks, shopping, dining, and transportation
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 8253 Karlov Ave
General
- Sold For: $475,000
- Taxes: $10,225 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12501153
- Added to Site: 87 day(s) ago
Interior
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Skokie
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: Main to Karlov, south to 8253 (West of Crawford)
School Information
- School District: 73.5
- Midd School District: 73.5
- Elementary School: John Middleton Elementary 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: Forced Air
Utilities
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 1,379
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1962
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2023
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Oversized Chicago Lot
- Lot Dimensions: 35 x 123
- Lot Features: Garden
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1962
- Tax Amount: $10,225
- Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 10224140020000
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Sold by Guidance Realty
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Schools
Schools serving 8253 Karlov Ave
School Districts:Skokie School District 73-5, Niles Township Community High School District 219
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Elizabeth Meyer School 8100 Tripp Avenue, Skokie, IL 60076 | PK-K | 0.3 mi |
John Middleton Elementary School 8300 Saint Louis Avenue, Skokie, IL 60076 | 1-5 | 0.7 mi |
Oliver Mccracken Middle School 8000 East Prairie Road, Skokie, IL 60076 | 6-8 | 0.4 mi |
Niles North High School 9800 Lawler Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077 | 9-12 | 2.3 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 8253 Karlov Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/10/2025
Sold
$475,000
0.02%
MLS
11/03/2025
Price Reduced
$474,900
-3.06%
MLS
10/22/2025
Listed
$489,900
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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.
8253 Karlov Avenue, Skokie, IL 60076 (MLS# 12501153) is a Single Family property that was sold at $475,000 on December 10, 2025. Want to learn more about 8253 Karlov 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.

