Welcome to this charming brick ranch home situated in this desirable Skokie neighborhood nearby Evanston! As you enter this delightful home, you'll find an inviting living and dining room offering an abundance of natural light from the newer double pane windows which you'll find throughout. There are two generous sized bedrooms and a full bathroom along with a convenient pull down ladder in the hallway for attic storage access. The updated, bright kitchen offers granite counters, wood cabinetry, new flooring and convenient side entry door. The spacious, open eat-in area is ready for all your gatherings and boasts a perfect yard view. The laundry and utility room with sink and new flooring provides extra storage space. The kitchen leads into the family room or possible 3rd bedroom with a sliding glass door to your backyard retreat. Step outside to enjoy this tranquil fenced yard with patio area. An ideal open space for relaxing, entertaining and gardening with new sidewalk to 2 1/2 car garage with over head storage and attached storage shed. Recent updates: New Central air system installed 2017, Furnace and Electric panel 2016, Chimney repointed and repaired 2016, Roof 2019, Sliding door and front door 2017, French drain with dry well in backyard 2016, Sewer connection from sidewalk to street replaced 2023. Fantastic location walk to Navajo and Shawnee Parks, nearby top rated schools, shopping, dining, minutes to I-94 expressway access and other community amenities. All ready for you to make this lovely home your own!
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
4,987 sq ftLot Size
$309Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Cathleen Sienkiewicz• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Listed by Lisa Sanders• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Newly updated(2015) 2 bedroom brick ranch that is ready to move in and has been in the family for 30 years. The fully trimmed new energy efficient double windows in every room fill the home with sunlight! Spacious eat-in kitchen has many updates--Granite counters, new sink & appliances, new floor, new plumbing. Family room with sliders to yard could also be a 3rd bedroom or office. Overall improvements are carpeting, laminate floors, light fixtures. New European style vanity and toilet were installed and bath and tile were reglazed. A new electric service panel with breakers was updated to code with permits. Also permitted was new forced air furnace and computerized thermostat and vents cleaned. Roof has been inspected and maintained. Many more updates are present in the versatile home with 2 car garage. Home is an estate sale----"as-is"
Public Records
Apr 1, 1986
Sold
$86,000
$67/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 2, 1980
Sold
$66,500
$51/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$8,249 (+1.5%)
$6,733 + $20,266
$26,999
2022
$8,123 (+5.5%)
$6,733 + $20,266
$26,999
2021
$7,701 (+4.6%)
$4,738 + $16,705
$21,443
2020
$7,365 (+0.9%)
$4,738 + $16,705
$21,443
2019
$7,299 (+3.9%)
$4,738 + $19,088
$23,826
2018
$7,028 (−0.5%)
$4,115 + $15,747
$19,862
2017
$7,065 (+21.7%)
$4,115 + $15,747
$19,862
2016
$5,804 (+14.4%)
$4,115 + $15,747
$19,862
2015
$5,075 (+1.8%)
$3,491 + $13,004
$16,495
2014
$4,983 (+16.7%)
$3,491 + $13,004
$16,495
2013
$4,271 (−23.1%)
$3,491 + $13,004
$16,495
2012
$5,551 (+3.0%)
$4,115 + $15,334
$19,449
2011
$5,391 (+1.1%)
$4,115 + $15,334
$19,449
2010
$5,332 (−15.3%)
$4,115 + $15,334
$19,449
2009
$6,292 (+11.7%)
$4,239 + $24,559
$28,798
2008
$5,632 (+15.8%)
$6,783 + $25,941
$32,724
2007
$4,863
$6,783 + $25,941
$32,724
Tax history for 8506 E Prairie Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$8,249 (+1.5%)
$6,733 + $20,266
$26,999
2022
$8,123 (+5.5%)
$6,733 + $20,266
$26,999
2021
$7,701 (+4.6%)
$4,738 + $16,705
$21,443
2020
$7,365 (+0.9%)
$4,738 + $16,705
$21,443
2019
$7,299 (+3.9%)
$4,738 + $19,088
$23,826
2018
$7,028 (−0.5%)
$4,115 + $15,747
$19,862
2017
$7,065 (+21.7%)
$4,115 + $15,747
$19,862
2016
$5,804 (+14.4%)
$4,115 + $15,747
$19,862
2015
$5,075 (+1.8%)
$3,491 + $13,004
$16,495
2014
$4,983 (+16.7%)
$3,491 + $13,004
$16,495
2013
$4,271 (−23.1%)
$3,491 + $13,004
$16,495
2012
$5,551 (+3.0%)
$4,115 + $15,334
$19,449
2011
$5,391 (+1.1%)
$4,115 + $15,334
$19,449
2010
$5,332 (−15.3%)
$4,115 + $15,334
$19,449
2009
$6,292 (+11.7%)
$4,239 + $24,559
$28,798
2008
$5,632 (+15.8%)
$6,783 + $25,941
$32,724
2007
$4,863
$6,783 + $25,941
$32,724
*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
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,988 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
910
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
10231230410000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 11, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking (Total): 2
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Detached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bedrooms Possible: 2
Room Information
Room Type: Eating Area
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 11
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 10
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: COMBO
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 10
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Eating Area-Table Space,Granite Counters
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 10
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Main
Dimensions: 16 x 7
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 22 x 12
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 11
Flooring: Carpet
Bath: None
Additional Rooms Information
Attic: Pull Down Stair
Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
Basement Description: Slab
Laundry Features: Sink
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 7
Equipment
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Location: Living Room
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Patio
Building Information
Living Area Source: Plans
Exterior Building Type: Brick
Age: 71-80 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1 Story
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Parcel Number: 10231230410000
Lot Information
Dimensions: 40 X 125
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Lot Features: Fenced Yard
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,248.75
Tax Year: 2023
Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Community Information
Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights
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: Dempster (East of Crawford) to East Prairie Rd, right on East Prairie Rd to Home (south of Greenleaf St)
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 910
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,988 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 10231230410000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 11, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No
Around this home
Schools
John Middleton Elementary School
Public 1-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
6/10
Oliver Mccracken Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Niles North High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
7/10
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Historical weather
Skokie, IL • 60076
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In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$380,000 – $460,000
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