Solid 3-bedroom, 1.5 bath brick ranch home on professionally landscaped yard. Opportunity to add significant value with a few updates to make this home your own style for years to come. Hardwood floors though out first floor. Freshly painted interior with newer windows too. One car attached garage with stairs leading into basement. New garage door. Large kitchen with eat-in dining area and stainless steel appliances and Viking double oven, formal dining room, huge bright living room with southern exposure. Three bedrooms with large closets. Very large recreation room located in the basement with wet bar area along with an office area. Plenty of storage in basement too. Washer and dryer hook-up is located in the basement with double laundry sink. Exterior yard has been professional landscaped and re-sodded.
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$415,000
8500 W Carmen Ave, Chicago, IL 60656
3beds
1,352sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1962
4,835 Square Feet Lot
$431,500 Zestimate®
$307/sqft
$2,608 Estimated rent
Home value
$431,500
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Office areaFreshly painted interiorSouthern exposureLarge kitchenWet bar areaViking double ovenFormal dining room
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Listed by:
John Josephitis, ABR 847-234-8000,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Cesar Gallegos
Century 21 S.G.R., Inc.
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12480018
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Office, Storage
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Double Pane Windows)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Double Pane Windows)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Double Pane Windows)
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Double Pane Windows)
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 462 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 33X14
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Vinyl), Window Treatments (Double Pane Windows)
- Level: Main
- Area: 231 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X11
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Double Pane Windows)
- Level: Main
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X14
Office
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X10
Storage
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 440 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40X11
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
Features
- Wet Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Drapes, Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Partially Finished,Unfinished,Exterior Entry,Rec/Family Area,Storage Space,Full
- Attic: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,704
- Total interior livable area: 1,352 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 685
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Unassigned, Owned, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 4,835 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 150
- Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 12113150260000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1962
Details
- Builder model: Ranch
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $307/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $370,000
- Annual tax amount: $6,126
- Date on market: 9/26/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/4/2025 | Sold | $415,000-1.2%$307/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12480018 Report a problem | ||
| 10/28/2025 | Pending sale | $420,000$311/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12480018 Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/2025 | Contingent | $420,000$311/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12480018 Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $420,000$311/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12480018 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $37,000 +5.7% |
| 2023 | $6,126 +3.3% | $35,000 |
| 2022 | $5,933 +1.7% | $35,000 |
| 2021 | $5,833 +29.3% | $35,000 +35.5% |
| 2020 | $4,510 -0.4% | $25,827 -10% |
| 2019 | $4,525 +1.8% | $28,697 |
| 2018 | $4,447 -2.4% | $28,697 +5.4% |
| 2017 | $4,555 -0.9% | $27,233 |
| 2016 | $4,597 +3.8% | $27,233 -5% |
| 2015 | $4,429 +6.6% | $28,667 +6.9% |
| 2014 | $4,156 +2.5% | $26,805 |
| 2013 | $4,055 +0.3% | $26,805 |
| 2012 | $4,043 -17.7% | $26,805 -24.9% |
| 2011 | $4,910 +1.9% | $35,688 |
| 2010 | $4,821 +8.2% | $35,688 |
| 2009 | $4,455 +28.2% | $35,688 -12% |
| 2008 | $3,475 -19% | $40,568 |
| 2007 | $4,288 +13.4% | $40,568 |
| 2006 | $3,783 +2.1% | $40,568 +30.5% |
| 2005 | $3,705 +3.3% | $31,096 |
| 2004 | $3,586 +3.2% | $31,096 |
| 2003 | $3,473 -13.6% | $31,096 +39% |
| 2002 | $4,020 +20.7% | $22,375 |
| 2001 | $3,329 -4.4% | $22,375 |
| 2000 | $3,481 -0.3% | $22,375 +11.2% |
| 1999 | $3,492 | $20,122 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: O'Hare
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Dirksen Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 6/10Taft High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 2.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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