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Property Description
Beautiful ready to move in rehabbed 3-bedroom, 2-full-bath home on a quiet residential street in Skokie. Property has hardwood floors throughout living room, dining, bedrooms and an open concept in the living room, dining room. Home has 3 bedrooms and full bathroom in the upper-level and a full finished lower-level area with another full bathroom. The outdoor area has a private yard with space to relax or entertain and patio. Conveniently located near schools, parks, shopping, public transportation, and major roadways.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 8444 Drake Ave
General
- Price: $480,000
- Taxes: $9,721 (2023)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12539787
- Updated: 1/9/2026
- Added to Site: 14 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Finished, E
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Location
- Area: Skokie
- County: Cook
- Township: Niles
- Driving Directions: GO MAIN TO DRAKE, NORTH
School Information
- School District: 73.5
- Elem School District: 73.5
- Midd School District: 73.5
- High School District: 219
- 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: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Exterior Entry, Storage Space, Daylight
- Square Feet: 1,946
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1963
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2025
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 3689
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1963
- Tax Amount: $9,721
- Tax Year: 2023
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 10232190220000
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Schools
Schools serving 8444 Drake 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 | 0.2 mi |
Elizabeth Meyer School 8100 Tripp Avenue, Skokie, IL 60076 | PK-K | 1 mi |
Oliver Mccracken Middle School 8000 East Prairie Road, Skokie, IL 60076 | 6-8 | 0.7 mi |
Niles North High School 9800 Lawler Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077 | 9-12 | 2.6 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 8444 Drake Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/03/2026
Listed
$480,000
37.14%
MLS
9/18/2025
Sold
$350,000
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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 8444 Drake Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$9,721
-3%
$35,134
-4%
2022
$9,991
22%
$36,627
40%
2021
$8,218
-3%
$26,213
-6%
2020
$8,496
1%
$27,836
-10%
2019
$8,425
1%
$30,929
14%
2018
$8,368
-1%
$27,087
—
2017
$8,434
-1%
$27,087
-3%
2016
$8,496
16%
$27,914
24%
2015
$7,301
2%
$22,578
—
2014
$7,161
-11%
$22,578
-11%
2013
$8,053
3%
$25,227
-10%
2012
$7,823
—
$28,171
—
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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8444 Drake Avenue, Skokie, IL 60076 (MLS# 12539787) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 8444 Drake Avenue is currently listed for $480,000 and was received on January 03, 2026. Want to learn more about 8444 Drake 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.

