YOU HAVE FOUND YOUR NEW 2020 HOME! 3 in 1!Hidden gem in the Northerly most HOLLYWOOD SECTION rests a classic sun-filled Brick Cape Cod on the desirable ROCKEFELLER AVENUE. 3 or more BRs, 2 full updated baths, over 2100 sq ft of living room as well as plentiful outdoor rooms, private and fenced in. Much storage, 3 WALK IN closets upstairs , open concept walkout family rm, 22 ft open kitchen-dining space w/ vintage farmhouse sink, updated farmhouse wainscoting, cabinet refacing and new luxury plank flooring. More UPDATES: 95% efficient HVAC, E-Star windows 2nd floor & baths, 2.5 car garage w/ 2nd service door onto covered 2nd patio, huge cement drive, Italian travertine walk-in shower, all plaster walls painted greig, enchanted fawn carpet. 24 ft Dry stack patio w/ Koi pond, park-like yard! No DRIVING necessary here! One and only spectacular cul-de-sac, super sweet spot! Priced under recent appraisal. Property also available for rent.
Single-familyProperty Type
1943Year Built
8,097 sq ftLot Size
$331Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
9 spacesParking
Listed by Daniel Nierman• 4 Sale Realty Advantage LLC
Bought with Armando Vargas• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Well maintained Cape Cod, with spacious back yard. Kitchen is open to dining room. Full baths on 2nd floor and main level. Located about 3 blocks from the Hollywood Metra Station.
8 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Paver patio overlooks deep back yard. Home has small kitchen but the cute Cape Cod has good potential.
7 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Cheryl Voltz
Redfin Associate agent
Deep lot near high school with nice backyard. Well done Cape Cod near Metra.
8 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Sandra Ingle
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 8517 Rockefeller Ave
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10594018
Mar 30, 2020
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$276,700
$198/sq ft
Feb 22, 2020
Contingent
—
Feb 17, 2020
Price Changed
$292,000
$209/sq ft
Feb 9, 2020
Price Changed
$294,000
$210/sq ft
Jan 31, 2020
Price Changed
$294,900
$211/sq ft
Dec 27, 2019
Price Changed
$295,900
$211/sq ft
Dec 17, 2019
Listed (New)
$299,900
$214/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10593485
Dec 16, 2019
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10091339
Dec 15, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Jul 25, 2019
Contingent
—
Jun 2, 2019
Contingent
—
Apr 29, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Mar 22, 2019
Listing Removed
—
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10049491
Aug 29, 2018
Listing Removed
—
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09988607
Aug 10, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
Feb 4, 1993
Sold
$126,000
$90/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 15, 1992
Sold
$90,500
$65/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 1, 1988
Sold
$105,000
$75/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$11,480 (+11.4%)
$7,289 + $25,711
$33,000
2022
$10,308 (+3.7%)
$6,276 + $18,506
$24,782
2021
$9,939 (+17.8%)
$6,276 + $18,506
$24,782
2020
$8,439 (+24.0%)
$6,276 + $18,506
$24,782
2019
$6,803 (+9.0%)
$5,669 + $15,288
$20,957
2018
$6,240 (−5.9%)
$5,669 + $15,288
$20,957
2017
$6,631 (+19.3%)
$5,669 + $17,096
$22,765
2016
$5,557 (+5.2%)
$4,859 + $13,121
$17,980
2015
$5,282 (+3.8%)
$4,859 + $13,121
$17,980
2014
$5,089 (−8.6%)
$4,859 + $14,572
$19,431
2013
$5,566 (−11.3%)
$4,859 + $15,422
$20,281
2012
$6,275 (−9.5%)
$4,859 + $17,564
$22,423
2011
$6,936 (+23.9%)
$4,859 + $20,924
$25,783
2010
$5,597 (+8.7%)
$4,859 + $20,708
$25,567
2009
$5,151 (+9.7%)
$4,859 + $20,708
$25,567
2008
$4,696 (+4.7%)
$7,775 + $21,279
$29,054
2007
$4,484
$5,183 + $19,207
$24,390
Tax history for 8517 Rockefeller Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$11,480 (+11.4%)
$7,289 + $25,711
$33,000
2022
$10,308 (+3.7%)
$6,276 + $18,506
$24,782
2021
$9,939 (+17.8%)
$6,276 + $18,506
$24,782
2020
$8,439 (+24.0%)
$6,276 + $18,506
$24,782
2019
$6,803 (+9.0%)
$5,669 + $15,288
$20,957
2018
$6,240 (−5.9%)
$5,669 + $15,288
$20,957
2017
$6,631 (+19.3%)
$5,669 + $17,096
$22,765
2016
$5,557 (+5.2%)
$4,859 + $13,121
$17,980
2015
$5,282 (+3.8%)
$4,859 + $13,121
$17,980
2014
$5,089 (−8.6%)
$4,859 + $14,572
$19,431
2013
$5,566 (−11.3%)
$4,859 + $15,422
$20,281
2012
$6,275 (−9.5%)
$4,859 + $17,564
$22,423
2011
$6,936 (+23.9%)
$4,859 + $20,924
$25,783
2010
$5,597 (+8.7%)
$4,859 + $20,708
$25,567
2009
$5,151 (+9.7%)
$4,859 + $20,708
$25,567
2008
$4,696 (+4.7%)
$7,775 + $21,279
$29,054
2007
$4,484
$5,183 + $19,207
$24,390
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,099 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,224
Year built
1942
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
15351030300000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 15, 2026.
Oct 11, 2024 • Final
Residential
Grading
Jul 9, 2024 • Final
Residential
Install a new sewer pipe, cleanout, and water service.
Gas
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Cars: 9.5
# of Garage Spaces: 2.5
# of Exterior Parking Spaces: 7
Garage Parking, Parking Space(s)
Driveway
Parking On-Site
Parking Ownership: Owned Parking
Garage Door Opener(s)
Detached Garage
Garage On-Site
Concrete Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 3
Master Bedroom Information
Size: 17X12
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
All Window Treatments
Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 12X10
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
All Window Treatments
Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 11X10
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
All Window Treatments
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Separate Shower, Soaking Tub
Living Room Information
Size: 16X12
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
All Window Treatments
Family Room Information
Size: 16X22
In Basement
Vinyl Flooring
All Window Treatments
Dining Room Information
Size: 10X12
On Main Level
Vinyl Flooring
All Window Treatments
Kitchen Information
Size: 10X11
Eating Area (Table Space)
On Main Level
Vinyl Flooring
All Window Treatments
Laundry Room Information
Size: 10X10
In Basement
All Window Treatments
Additional Rooms Information
Other
Full Basement, English
Partially Finished Basement, Exterior Access to Basement