Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/24/2026
Listed
$539,000
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Property Description
Large ranch on the corner of Greenwood and Knox in the heart of Devonshire with a 2 car attached garage on an oversized lot with a beautiful garden has great potential but needs some work. The first floor has a very spacious and bright living room with a wood burning fireplace, and a large dining room with brand new windows, an eat in family size kitchen, 3 bedrooms including a master bedroom that has a large office adjoining it, and a full bath. The second bathroom has been gutted and ready to be redone by the buyer and the seller starting working on the kitchen and didn't finish so the buyer will have to remodel the kitchen. There is a full basement that also can be remodeled and double the living space. The stunning backyard is like a private oasis with beautiful flowers and greenary and privacy fences. Also there is a private enclosed patio. The roof is only about 7 years old. the dryer is new. Underground sprinklers. Automatic drip irrigation system for hanging baskets and floor flower pots Seller is looking for a quick closing and selling "as is".
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 8856 Knox Ave
General
- Price: $539,000
- Taxes: $3,911 (2023)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12657084
- Updated: 5/25/2026
- Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Clubhouse, Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Partially
- Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Concrete, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Skokie
- County: Cook
- Township: Niles
- Driving Directions: West of Crawford, East of Skokie Blvd. North of Demster
School Information
- School District: 68
- Elem School District: 68
- Midd School District: 68
- High School District: 219
- Elementary School: Devonshire Elementary School
- Middle School: Old Orchard Junior High 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
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Ranch
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
- Square Feet: 1,694
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1954
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 8646
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1954
- Tax Amount: $3,911
- Tax Year: 2023
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 10153250130000
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Schools
Schools serving 8856 Knox Ave
School Districts:Skokie School District 68, Niles Township Community High School District 219
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Devonshire Elementary School 9040 Kostner Avenue, Skokie, IL 60076 | K-5 | 0.4 mi |
Old Orchard Jr High School 9310 Kenton Avenue, Skokie, IL 60076 | 6-8 | 0.6 mi |
Niles North High School 9800 Lawler Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077 | 9-12 | 1.3 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 8856 Knox Ave
Tax History
Tax History for 8856 Knox Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$3,911
—
$40,999
—
2022
$3,927
-9%
$40,999
36%
2021
$4,304
8%
$30,160
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2020
$3,970
-1%
$30,160
-11%
2019
$3,990
-9%
$33,888
6%
2018
$4,370
1%
$31,952
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2017
$4,325
-12%
$31,952
—
2016
$4,926
-12%
$31,952
30%
2015
$5,567
5%
$24,500
—
2014
$5,324
-2%
$24,500
—
2013
$5,438
-28%
$24,500
-29%
2012
$7,529
—
$34,333
—
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8856 Knox Avenue, Skokie, IL 60076 (MLS# 12657084) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 8856 Knox Avenue is currently listed for $539,000 and was received on May 24, 2026. Want to learn more about 8856 Knox 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.