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Property Description
Home in need of major repairs. Basement is flooded and has mold. Sold as-is. Please provide ample time for short sale process.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 8450 Drake Ave
General
- Price: $275,000
- Taxes: $8,763 (2023)
- Status: Contingent
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12308402
- Updated: 12/26/2025
- Added to Site: 312 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Partially
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Skokie
- County: Cook
- Township: Niles
- Driving Directions: take Main north to property
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: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
- Square Feet: 999
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1960
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 3690
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1960
- Tax Amount: $8,763.51
- Tax Year: 2023
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany, Short Sale
- Property ID: 10232190200000
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Schools
Schools serving 8450 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 8450 Drake Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/12/2025
Listed
$275,000
-20.29%
MLS
7/24/2006
Sold
$345,000
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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 8450 Drake Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$8,764
2%
$31,999
—
2022
$8,599
29%
$31,999
46%
2021
$6,681
3%
$21,933
—
2020
$6,468
1%
$21,933
-10%
2019
$6,416
-6%
$24,371
8%
2018
$6,797
-1%
$22,645
—
2017
$6,854
2%
$22,645
—
2016
$6,734
8%
$22,645
15%
2015
$6,241
2%
$19,682
—
2014
$6,124
9%
$19,682
8%
2013
$5,613
-5%
$18,143
-12%
2012
$5,897
—
$20,507
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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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8450 Drake Avenue, Skokie, IL 60076 (MLS# 12308402) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 8450 Drake Avenue is currently listed for $275,000 and was received on March 12, 2025. Want to learn more about 8450 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.

