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    • Price cut: $7.6K (6/16)
    $549,900

    8517 W Carmen Ave, Chicago, IL 60656

    3beds
    1,113sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1962
    5,000 Square Feet Lot
    $543,900 Zestimate®
    $494/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Crown molding throughoutLarge yardExtremely large family roomLarge side driveSpacious roomsBrand-new stainless-steel appliances
    Recent price improvement makes this Beautifully remodeled brick ranch your new home. There are so many features that buyers are demanding like spacious rooms, living room amazing fireplace with built bookcase, gorgeous Harwood flooring and crown molding throughout. The dining room offering similar features with lots of light filtering through large windows that leads to an oversized kitchen with island quartz counters and brand-new stainless-steel appliances. just step away from the kitchen you will find large bedrooms with plenty of closet space. The first-floor bathroom with new tile, vanity, flooring and so much more. The Lower level perfect for related living space, offers extremely large family room with new kitchen and full bath perfect for the large family gathering. This home has so many features such as Brand-new hot water tank, furnace and central air conditioning. The exterior has large side drive and large yard. Don't wait on this one, seller is highly motivated so make your appointment to see it before its gone!
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    Listed by:

    Robert Eby 708-334-6631,

    Century 21 Circle

    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12669547MLS Logo

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Rooms
      • Room types: Recreation Room, Kitchen
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 168 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 14X12
      Bedroom 2
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 120 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12X10
      Bedroom 3
      • Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
      • Level: Basement
      • Area: 144 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12X12
      Dining room
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 144 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12X12
      Family room
      • Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
      • Level: Lower
      • Area: 420 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 21X20
      Kitchen
      • Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Island), Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 132 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12X11
      Kitchen 2nd
      • Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
      • Level: Basement
      • Area: 90 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 10X9
      Laundry
      • Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
      • Level: Basement
      • Area: 63 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 9X7
      Living room
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 216 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12X18
      Recreation room
      • Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
      • Level: Basement
      • Area: 441 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 21X21
      Heating
      • Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air, None
      Appliances
      • Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
      • Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Chute
      Features
      • Bookcases, Separate Dining Room, Quartz Counters
      • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
      • Basement: Finished,Daylight
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Electric, Living Room
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,226
      • Total interior livable area: 1,113 sqft
      • Finished area below ground: 1,113

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
      • Garage spaces: 2
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: No Disability Access
      Features
      • Stories: 1
      Lot
      • Size: 5,000 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 35X125
      Details
      • Parcel number: 12113160100000
      • Special conditions: None

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Brick
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1962
      • Major remodel year: 2026

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Lake Michigan

      Community & HOA

      HOA
      • Services included: None
      Location
      • Region: Chicago

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $494/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $360,000
      • Annual tax amount: $6,447
      • Date on market: 6/5/2026
      • Ownership: Fee Simple

        Estimated market value

        $543,900

        $517,000 - $571,000

        $2,523/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/16/2026Price change$549,900-1.4%$494/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12669547 Report a problem
        6/5/2026Listed for sale$557,500$501/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12669547 Report a problem
        6/2/2026Listing removed$557,500$501/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12597731 Report a problem
        5/26/2026Price change$557,500-0.4%$501/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12597731 Report a problem
        5/1/2026Price change$559,900-1.3%$503/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12597731 Report a problem
        4/7/2026Price change$567,500-1.2%$510/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12597731 Report a problem
        3/21/2026Listed for sale$574,500+58.9%$516/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12597731 Report a problem
        12/3/2025Sold$361,500-6.9%$325/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12356380 Report a problem
        7/2/2021Listing removed--
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11136753 Report a problem
        6/25/2021Listed for sale$388,500+8.5%$349/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11136753 Report a problem
        4/20/2019Sold$358,000-3.2%$322/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10250177 Report a problem
        3/8/2019Pending sale$369,900$332/sqft
        Source: CENTURY 21 Elm, Realtors #10301070 Report a problem
        3/8/2019Listed for sale$369,900$332/sqft
        Source: CENTURY 21 Elm, Realtors #10301070 Report a problem
        2/20/2019Pending sale$369,900$332/sqft
        Source: CENTURY 21 Elm, Realtors #10301070 Report a problem
        2/12/2019Price change$369,900-2.6%$332/sqft
        Source: CENTURY 21 Elm, Realtors #10301070 Report a problem
        1/16/2019Listed for sale$379,900+90.9%$341/sqft
        Source: CENTURY 21 Elm, Realtors #10250177 Report a problem
        10/26/2011Sold$199,000$179/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024-- $36,000 +5.9%
        2023$6,474 +2.9%$34,000
        2022$6,290 +2%$34,000
        2021$6,167 +33.4%$34,000 +42.5%
        2020$4,623 -0.3%$23,853 -10%
        2019$4,636 +1.7%$26,504
        2018$4,557 -14.3%$26,504 +7.3%
        2017$5,320 +7.5%$24,711
        2016$4,949 +3.8%$24,711 -5%
        2015$4,767 +5.5%$26,012 +6.8%
        2014$4,518 +2%$24,352
        2013$4,429 +1.4%$24,352
        2012$4,370 -20.1%$24,352 -27.9%
        2011$5,470 -0.4%$33,754
        2010$5,493 +312.3%$33,754
        2009$1,332 -5.6%$33,754 -12.8%
        2008$1,411 -6.7%$38,708
        2007$1,513 -5.8%$38,708
        2006$1,606 -12.8%$38,708 +30.8%
        2005$1,842 -4.8%$29,591
        2004$1,934 -5.4%$29,591
        2003$2,045 -11.6%$29,591 +33.6%
        2002$2,313 -6.6%$22,157
        2001$2,476 -8.8%$22,157
        2000$2,714 $22,157 +15.1%
        1999$2,714 $19,258
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: O'Hare

        Getting around

        76 / 100
        Very Walkable
        33 / 100
        Some Transit
        50 / 100
        Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        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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