Welcome to 6840 North Olcott in a highly desirable location of Edison Park. Situated on an oversized Chicago lot of 147 by 50. Home has been well cared for by owner for 65 years. Enter home to a wooden staircase enhanced by the warm glow of a beautiful stained-glass window. Hardwood floors featured on first and second floors. Wood burning fireplace. Large Bay window in dining room. First floor bedroom. Second floor has 2 spacious bedrooms with multiple closets in each. Full bath on second floor. Small brick porch off kitchen. Full unfinished basement awaiting your ideas. 2.5 care garage. Solid home loaded with character. Ebinger and Taft High school District. Home is walkable to schools, parks, shops, Metra and restaurants in downtown Edison Park.
Contingent
$599,000
6840 N Olcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60631
3beds
1,900sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1927
7,350 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$315/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wood burning fireplaceFirst floor bedroomWooden staircaseBeautiful stained-glass window
- 31 days |
- 1,498 |
- 66 |
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Listed by:
Mary-Beth Balcarcel 773-350-2172,
@properties Christies International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12658467
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Enclosed Porch
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 266 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 289 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X17
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Enclosed porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 49 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X7
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 280 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X14
Heating
- Radiator(s)
Cooling
- None
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,900 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 7,350 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 09362250200000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1927
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $315/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $530,000
- Annual tax amount: $9,456
- Date on market: 5/29/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/20/2026 | Contingent | $599,000$315/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12658467 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $599,000$315/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12658467 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $53,000 +6.5% |
| 2023 | $9,237 +3% | $49,749 |
| 2022 | $8,966 +1.9% | $49,749 |
| 2021 | $8,799 +12.8% | $49,749 +22.5% |
| 2020 | $7,801 -23.9% | $40,603 -29% |
| 2019 | $10,255 +1.7% | $57,216 |
| 2018 | $10,081 +42.3% | $57,216 +46.8% |
| 2017 | $7,082 +1.9% | $38,974 |
| 2016 | $6,949 +10% | $38,974 |
| 2015 | $6,318 -1.8% | $38,974 -0.3% |
| 2014 | $6,437 +2.3% | $39,096 |
| 2013 | $6,291 +0.7% | $39,096 |
| 2012 | $6,248 -0.1% | $39,096 -11.1% |
| 2011 | $6,257 +1.4% | $44,000 |
| 2010 | $6,174 +7.4% | $44,000 |
| 2009 | $5,751 -7.3% | $44,000 -14.3% |
| 2008 | $6,207 +6.7% | $51,324 |
| 2007 | $5,816 +14.9% | $51,324 |
| 2006 | $5,062 +13.1% | $51,324 +54.3% |
| 2005 | $4,475 +2.2% | $33,261 |
| 2004 | $4,379 +4% | $33,261 |
| 2003 | $4,212 -5.2% | $33,261 +20.7% |
| 2002 | $4,441 +5.1% | $27,554 |
| 2001 | $4,226 +10.4% | $27,554 |
| 2000 | $3,829 +0% | $27,554 +19.6% |
| 1999 | $3,829 | $23,044 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Edison Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Ebinger Elementary SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 6/10Taft High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 1.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Ebinger Elementary School
- High: William Howard Taft High School
- District: 299
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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- Cook County
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- 60631
- Edison Park
- 6840 N Olcott Ave
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