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Property Description
Experience this spacious 4-bedroom, 4-bath home where all bedrooms are located upstairs for privacy. The second floor, added in 2005, features hardwood floors and two bathrooms, including a master suite designed for comfort. A full bath on the main level and another in the finished basement provide convenience throughout. The open main floor connects living, dining, and kitchen areas with hardwood flooring, perfect for gatherings. The finished basement adds versatility with a large family room, a wet bar-ready space, two cedar walk-in closets, office, and storage area. Recent upgrades include a newly installed second-floor furnace and attic fan, driveway and garage concrete completed in 2019, and two new A/C units replaced in 2020. Ideally situated near schools, parks, and shopping, this move-in ready residence blends comfort, and timeless charm. Don't miss your chance to make it yours. sold as is.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 8447 Drake Ave
General
- Price: $650,000
- Taxes: $12,001 (2023)
- Status: Contingent
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12533068
- Updated: 1/4/2026
- Added to Site: 32 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2.5
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Yes, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Skokie
- County: Cook
- Township: Niles
- Driving Directions: dempster to drake ave go south to home
School Information
- School District: 73.5
- Elem School District: 73.5
- Midd School District: 73.5
- High School District: 219
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning, Zoned
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Construction: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Square Feet: 3,000
- Sq. Ft. Source: Other
- Year Built: 1956
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2005
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 5289
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1956
- Tax Amount: $12,001
- Tax Year: 2023
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 10232200430000
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Schools
Schools serving 8447 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 | 0.8 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 8447 Drake Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/01/2026
Price Reduced
$650,000
-5.8%
MLS
12/16/2025
Listed
$690,000
—
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 8447 Drake Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$12,001
-2%
$42,595
-3%
2022
$12,187
10%
$43,925
28%
2021
$11,123
4%
$34,303
—
2020
$10,717
-7%
$34,303
-16%
2019
$11,475
19%
$40,885
33%
2018
$9,659
-1%
$30,735
—
2017
$9,732
-8%
$30,735
-10%
2016
$10,554
16%
$34,071
23%
2015
$9,136
2%
$27,594
—
2014
$8,956
-6%
$27,594
-6%
2013
$9,507
-6%
$29,307
-17%
2012
$10,139
—
$35,243
—
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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8447 Drake Avenue, Skokie, IL 60076 (MLS# 12533068) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. 8447 Drake Avenue is currently listed for $650,000 and was received on December 16, 2025. Want to learn more about 8447 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.

