Tucked into a convenient Norwood Park pocket, this home has the kind of space that lets a family actually spread out and grow into it. You're close to the expressway, O'Hare, and Park Ridge, plus less than a mile from the Cumberland Blue Line stop for an easy commute downtown. This tri-level layout gives you way more room to work with than you'd expect, starting with a foyer that acts as the perfect drop zone the second you walk in. Straight ahead, a cozy family room with a fireplace opens right up to the patio and backyard, ideal for the nights you want the doors open. This level also has the attached garage and a half bath tucked away for entertaining ease. Up the first set of stairs, the kitchen is a great size with an island, breakfast room, and walk-in pantry. This space overlooks the backyard with its own entrance to the deck, your future spot for coffee and morning sun. This floor also holds the dining room and a living room with bay windows pulling in tons of natural light. Upstairs is a dedicated bedroom level with all four bedrooms, including a primary suite with its own ensuite bath, plus three more bedrooms and a second full bath, so nobody's fighting over space. The basement adds even more with a storage room, laundry room, utilities, and a walk-out straight to the backyard. This one checks the boxes that actually matter, and it's in move-in ready condition.
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$700,000
8238 W Balmoral Ave, Chicago, IL 60656
4beds
2,721sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1965
7,440 Square Feet Lot
$688,900 Zestimate®
$257/sqft
$3,815 Estimated rent
Home value
$688,900
$654,000 - $723,000
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Walk-in pantryAttached garageBreakfast roomTri-level layoutDining room
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Listed by:
Danny McGovern (847)293-4687,
RE/MAX Properties Northwest
Bought with:
Daniel Gariti
Northwest Real Estate Group
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12692270
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Foyer, Pantry, Eating Area
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Third
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Third
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X17
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Third
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Third
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Second
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X12
Eating area
- Features: Flooring (Tile), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 128 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X8
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 405 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 27X15
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 63 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 3X21
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Walk-in), Flooring (Tile), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Second
- Area: 162 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X9
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 575 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X25
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Second
- Area: 273 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X13
Pantry
- Features: Flooring (Tile)
- Level: Second
- Area: 35 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X7
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Laundry: Sink
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,189
- Total interior livable area: 2,721 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Yes, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Levels: Tri-Level
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
Lot
- Size: 7,440 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60x124
Details
- Parcel number: 12112140220000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1965
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $257/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $610,000
- Annual tax amount: $11,593
- Date on market: 7/2/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/31/2026 | Sold | $700,000+0.1%$257/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12692270 Report a problem | ||
| 8/3/2026 | Contingent | $699,000$257/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12692270 Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $699,000$257/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12692270 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,594 +24.4% | $61,000 +28.5% |
| 2023 | $9,317 +2.8% | $47,473 |
| 2022 | $9,061 +2.1% | $47,473 |
| 2021 | $8,877 -3.1% | $47,473 +7.3% |
| 2020 | $9,161 -0.2% | $44,224 -10% |
| 2019 | $9,183 +1.7% | $49,138 |
| 2018 | $9,028 +25.3% | $49,138 +33.3% |
| 2017 | $7,206 +4.7% | $36,850 |
| 2016 | $6,880 -0.5% | $36,850 -8.7% |
| 2015 | $6,917 +7.3% | $40,368 +8.2% |
| 2014 | $6,447 +2.2% | $37,317 |
| 2013 | $6,309 +17% | $37,317 +14.7% |
| 2012 | $5,393 -14.3% | $32,546 -20.3% |
| 2011 | $6,294 +7.4% | $40,858 |
| 2010 | $5,860 +7.6% | $40,858 |
| 2009 | $5,446 -13.7% | $40,858 -19.4% |
| 2008 | $6,308 +6.9% | $50,690 |
| 2007 | $5,901 +8.8% | $50,690 |
| 2006 | $5,421 +1.1% | $50,690 +26.3% |
| 2005 | $5,363 +2.4% | $40,140 |
| 2004 | $5,237 +3.4% | $40,140 |
| 2003 | $5,065 +8.5% | $40,140 +39.2% |
| 2002 | $4,670 +5% | $28,829 |
| 2001 | $4,447 -8.1% | $28,829 |
| 2000 | $4,840 -0.3% | $28,829 +1.9% |
| 1999 | $4,853 | $28,303 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: O'Hare
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Dirksen Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 6/10Taft High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 2.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Oriole Park Elementary School
- Middle: Oriole Park Elementary School
- High: 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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- Illinois
- Cook County
- Chicago
- 60656
- O'Hare
- 8238 W Balmoral Ave
