This updated classic brick Georgian home has great location in an excellent Skokie neighborhood! Beautifully refinished hardwood floors throughout main level and 2nd floor. Kitchen offers brand new cabinets, quartz counter-tops and subway backsplash. Entire house has been freshly painted. All windows are in great condition. New ceiling fans and light fixtures. New crown molding and trim! Finished basement with new vinyl floors, barn door, and painted walls and ceilings to give it a loft feel. Clean laundry room, washer and dryer stay, and room for storage. Backyard offers concrete patio with gorgeous landscape and fenced in yard. New garage door! This house won't last long.
Single-familyProperty Type
1943Year Built
3,598 sq ftLot Size
$388Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Michael Padron• Associates Realty
Bought with Deborah Murphy• @properties Christie�s International Real Estate
4 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Jeffrey Hosfield
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 7848 E Prairie Rd
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Apr 14, 2023
Sold
$330,000
$314/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11665580
Mar 14, 2023
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$330,000
$314/sq ft
Nov 18, 2022
Contingent (Contingent - No Showings)
—
Nov 2, 2022
Listed (Active)
$339,000
$322/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11485745
Sep 13, 2022
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$240,000
$228/sq ft
Aug 17, 2022
Contingent (Contingent - No Showings)
—
Aug 6, 2022
Listed (Active)
$270,000
$257/sq ft
Location, Location! This classic brick Georgian home is located in an excellent Skokie's neighborhood. This is the perfect starter home with two nice size bedrooms with plenty of closet space. Dining room with patio door leading to patio and large fenced gorgeous yard. Home is being sold as! Two car garage with NO power, but the seller is very motivated and is offering a very attractive credit to the buyer.
Public Records
Jun 15, 1994
Sold
$140,000
$133/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$9,471 (+14.1%)
$4,860 + $26,140
$31,000
2022
$8,298 (−3.7%)
$4,860 + $26,140
$31,000
2021
$8,621 (+3.6%)
$3,420 + $23,915
$27,335
2020
$8,324 (+0.8%)
$3,420 + $23,915
$27,335
2019
$8,254 (+25.6%)
$3,420 + $26,953
$30,373
2018
$6,574 (−0.9%)
$2,970 + $19,046
$22,016
2017
$6,631 (+1.6%)
$2,970 + $19,046
$22,016
2016
$6,524 (+5.0%)
$2,970 + $19,046
$22,016
2015
$6,211 (+1.9%)
$2,520 + $17,079
$19,599
2014
$6,094 (+0.8%)
$2,520 + $17,079
$19,599
2013
$6,047 (−3.8%)
$2,520 + $17,079
$19,599
2012
$6,287 (+3.3%)
$2,970 + $18,726
$21,696
2011
$6,086 (+8.9%)
$2,970 + $18,726
$21,696
2010
$5,588 (+16.8%)
$2,970 + $21,031
$24,001
2009
$4,784 (+10.9%)
$3,060 + $25,743
$28,803
2008
$4,314 (+4.1%)
$4,896 + $27,835
$32,731
2007
$4,143
$4,896 + $27,835
$32,731
Tax history for 7848 E Prairie Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$9,471 (+14.1%)
$4,860 + $26,140
$31,000
2022
$8,298 (−3.7%)
$4,860 + $26,140
$31,000
2021
$8,621 (+3.6%)
$3,420 + $23,915
$27,335
2020
$8,324 (+0.8%)
$3,420 + $23,915
$27,335
2019
$8,254 (+25.6%)
$3,420 + $26,953
$30,373
2018
$6,574 (−0.9%)
$2,970 + $19,046
$22,016
2017
$6,631 (+1.6%)
$2,970 + $19,046
$22,016
2016
$6,524 (+5.0%)
$2,970 + $19,046
$22,016
2015
$6,211 (+1.9%)
$2,520 + $17,079
$19,599
2014
$6,094 (+0.8%)
$2,520 + $17,079
$19,599
2013
$6,047 (−3.8%)
$2,520 + $17,079
$19,599
2012
$6,287 (+3.3%)
$2,970 + $18,726
$21,696
2011
$6,086 (+8.9%)
$2,970 + $18,726
$21,696
2010
$5,588 (+16.8%)
$2,970 + $21,031
$24,001
2009
$4,784 (+10.9%)
$3,060 + $25,743
$28,803
2008
$4,314 (+4.1%)
$4,896 + $27,835
$32,731
2007
$4,143
$4,896 + $27,835
$32,731
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,600 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,052
Year built
1943
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
10261050420000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 11, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# Of Cars: 1
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Detached
Garage Details: None/NA
Driveway: Off Alley
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bedrooms Possible: 2
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 11 x 11
Window Treatments: None
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 10
Window Treatments: None
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 19 x 12
Window Treatments: None
Flooring: Vinyl
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 10
Window Treatments: None
Flooring: Vinyl
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 8 x 8
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 16 x 12
Window Treatments: None
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 16 x 12
Window Treatments: None
Flooring: Carpet
Bath: None
Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Finished
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 6
Equipment
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Exterior
Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Exterior Building Type: Brick
Age: 71-80 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 0
General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
Parcel Number: 10261050420000
Lot Information
Dimensions: 30X120
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Lot Features: Fenced Yard
Zero Lot Line: No
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,324
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Lake Michigan
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Community Information
Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved, Other
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 73.5
Elementary School: John Middleton Elementary School
Middle Or Junior School District: 73.5
Middle Or Junior School: Oliver Mccracken Middle School
High School District: 219
High School: Niles North High School
Location Information
Township: Niles
Corporate Limits: Skokie
Directions: Oakton East of Crawford to East Prairie, South to Home
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,052
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,600 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1943
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 10261050420000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 11, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Around this home
Schools
Elizabeth Meyer School
Public PreK-K • Assigned • 0.5mi
Oliver Mccracken Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
9/10
Niles North High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
4/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 19-29% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Skokie, IL • 60076
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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24
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 3.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.3 hrs
3.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$388,000 – $470,000
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