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Property Description
Completely remodeled from top to bottom, this exceptional solid brick ranch blends timeless craftsmanship with modern luxury. Featuring 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, including a spacious primary suite with a private ensuite bath, this move-in ready home is designed for comfortable everyday living. The stunning kitchen offers custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and designer finishes, complemented by refinished hardwood floors, updated lighting, and beautifully renovated bathrooms throughout. The finished basement provides additional living space, a full bath, laundry, bedroom and ample storage, while the attached 21/2-car garage and breezeway offer added convenience and flexibility. Situated on a beautifully landscaped corner lot next to Shawnee Park, this home also features a private patio perfect for entertaining. Conveniently located near parks, schools, shopping, restaurants, public transportation, and expressways, this is a rare turnkey opportunity in one of Skokie's most desirable neighborhoods.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 8500 Lawndale Ave
General
- Price: $629,900
- Taxes: $8,435 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12697980
- Updated: 7/8/2026
- Added to Site: 3 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Park
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bath
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 1
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2.5
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Skokie
- County: Cook
- Township: Niles
- Driving Directions: North of Main st., East of E. Prairie. NW corner of Lee St.
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, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Ranch, Step Ranch
- Architectural Style: Ranch, Step Ranch
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full, Walk-Out Access
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 1,495
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1953
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 124 x 41.72 x 124 x 41.75
- Lot Features: Corner Lot
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1953
- Tax Amount: $8,435.92
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 10231240320000
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Schools
Schools serving 8500 Lawndale 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 | 0.9 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 | 2.4 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 8500 Lawndale Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/07/2026
Listed
$629,900
65.33%
MLS
8/14/2025
Sold
$381,000
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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 8500 Lawndale Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$8,140
—
$37,000
13%
2023
$8,140
2%
$32,610
—
2022
$7,959
18%
$32,610
32%
2021
$6,732
2%
$24,741
—
2020
$6,580
1%
$24,741
-10%
2019
$6,531
-21%
$27,491
2%
2018
$8,319
-1%
$26,948
—
2017
$8,385
3%
$26,948
—
2016
$8,173
4%
$26,948
12%
2015
$7,844
2%
$24,063
—
2014
$7,692
1%
$24,063
—
2013
$7,638
-3%
$24,063
-9%
2012
$7,878
—
$26,555
—
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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8500 Lawndale Avenue, Skokie, IL 60076 (MLS# 12697980) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 8500 Lawndale Avenue is currently listed for $629,900 and was received on July 07, 2026. Want to learn more about 8500 Lawndale 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.
