Architectural details, abundant natural light, and spacious rooms make this the perfect place to call home. Located on a premier block in Lorel Park/Downtown Skokie, this expansive vintage house boasts charm, curb appeal, a generous lot (83 x 241), and an excellent walk-to location. An elegant foyer next to a beautiful formal living room with built-in Mission-style cabinets and a wood-burning fireplace greets you. Enjoy meals in the breakfast room or the large formal dining room, with the kitchen featuring Dutch Made cabinets and large island with prep sink. The first floor also includes a full bathroom, a sunroom with a wall of windows, and a family room with large windows/vaulted ceilings overlooking the massive backyard. Up the Colonial staircase, you'll find a huge primary suite with two skylights, an additional bathroom, and two more bedrooms. The lower level offers a recreation room, kitchenette, bedroom, half bath, laundry, and storage space. This home is filled with unique elements that provide warmth and character, all meticulously maintained. Nearby, you'll find the top-rated library, farmers' market, restaurants, shops, and services. The neighborhood, comprised of many 1920s and 1930s homes, is one of Skokie's hidden treasures, even part of Skokie Historical Society. With convenient access to the Yellow Line, Edens Expressway, Metra, the Northshore, City, northern suburbs, and O'Hare, this home offers a small-town feel with big-city amenities. Living, dining, sunroom, kitchen, and master are freshly painted. Offering an incredible amount of space in a stellar setting, on a street named after Mayor John Brown, who built and resided in this home. New Roof 2019.
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$805,000
5217 Brown St, Skokie, IL 60077
4beds
4,760sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
0.46 Acres Lot
$1,158,000 Zestimate®
$169/sqft
$5,460 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,158,000
$1.03M - $1.31M
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Wood-burning fireplaceGenerous lotCurb appealFamily roomBreakfast roomMassive backyardVaulted ceilings
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Listed by:
Craig Fallico 847-226-0834,
Dream Town Real Estate
Bought with:
Rita Baba
Redfin Corporation
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12143804
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Heated Sun Room, Breakfast Room, Utility Room-Lower Level, Recreation Room, Foyer, Storage, Workshop
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X9
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X15
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 15 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X3
Other
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 231 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X11
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Island), Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X15
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X8
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 390 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26X15
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 420 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 28X15
Storage
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 98 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X7
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X9
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 112 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X8
Heating
- Natural Gas, Steam, Baseboard, Radiator(s)
Cooling
- Central Air, Small Duct High Velocity
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Screens, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,760
- Total interior livable area: 4,760 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,606
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Concrete, Shared Driveway, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Driveway, Other, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 0.46 Acres
- Dimensions: 83X241
Details
- Parcel number: 10213300080000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Skokie
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $169/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $640,000
- Annual tax amount: $18,926
- Date on market: 1/15/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/18/2025 | Sold | $805,000+0.8%$169/sqft |
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| 1/27/2025 | Pending sale | $799,000$168/sqft |
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| 1/16/2025 | Contingent | $799,000$168/sqft |
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| 1/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $799,000+14.3%$168/sqft |
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| 1/24/2020 | Listing removed | $3,500$1/sqft |
Source: AP Realty Evanston #10584594 Report a problem | ||
| 12/3/2019 | Listed for rent | $3,500$1/sqft |
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| 4/3/2018 | Listing removed | $3,500$1/sqft |
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| 3/19/2018 | Listed for rent | $3,500$1/sqft |
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| 2/1/2018 | Listing removed | $699,000$147/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Evanston #09706272 Report a problem | ||
| 9/6/2017 | Price change | $699,000-4.2%$147/sqft |
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| 7/31/2017 | Price change | $730,000-2.7%$153/sqft |
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| 6/5/2017 | Listed for sale | $750,000+51.5%$158/sqft |
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| 8/3/2000 | Sold | $495,000$104/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $64,000 +0% |
| 2023 | $18,926 +0.2% | $63,999 |
| 2022 | $18,884 +29.3% | $63,999 +46.6% |
| 2021 | $14,606 +0.1% | $43,662 |
| 2020 | $14,585 -0.6% | $43,662 -11% |
| 2019 | $14,668 -12.8% | $49,059 -2.7% |
| 2018 | $16,823 -0.6% | $50,426 |
| 2017 | $16,920 +4.2% | $50,426 |
| 2016 | $16,241 +9.7% | $50,426 +14.4% |
| 2015 | $14,799 +2.2% | $44,069 |
| 2014 | $14,486 -1.2% | $44,069 |
| 2013 | $14,659 +4.3% | $44,069 -2.9% |
| 2012 | $14,055 +4.4% | $45,363 |
| 2011 | $13,458 +1.3% | $45,363 |
| 2010 | $13,281 -3.5% | $45,363 -18.5% |
| 2009 | $13,765 +12.9% | $55,683 -12% |
| 2008 | $12,187 +11.2% | $63,276 |
| 2007 | $10,960 -3.1% | $63,276 +11.5% |
| 2006 | $11,310 +5.9% | $56,748 |
| 2005 | $10,679 +12.7% | $56,748 |
| 2004 | $9,476 +14.6% | $56,748 +33.1% |
| 2003 | $8,266 -4.8% | $42,643 -10% |
| 2002 | $8,685 +40.2% | $47,401 |
| 2001 | $6,195 +2.6% | $47,401 +41.1% |
| 2000 | $6,041 +0% | $33,592 |
| 1999 | $6,041 | $33,592 |
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Neighborhood: Downtown
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAMadison Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-2Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10Lincoln Jr High SchoolGrades: PK,6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10Niles West High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Madison Elementary School
- Middle: Lincoln Junior High School
- High: Niles West High School
- District: 69
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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