MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED, HIGHEST AND BEST OFFERS DUE BY SATURDAY OCTOBER 11TH 2:00PM. NO ESCULATION CLAUSES. Charming Move-In Ready Home in Prime Skokie Location. Welcome to this well maintained 2-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home nestled in the heart of Skokie. Move-in ready and thoughtfully updated, this residence features a modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, maple cabinetry and granite countertops-perfect for everyday living and entertaining. New carpet in bedrooms and freshly painted. Enjoy the outdoors in your spacious yard with a cozy patio, ideal for summer gatherings and quiet mornings. The oversized 2.5-car garage plus a covered parking pad offers ample space for vehicles and storage. 30-year architectural roof installed in 2010. Rebuilt chimney in 2020. Copper supply lines thru-out. Updated vinyl insulated windows. Dry basement with sump pump/flood control. Walking distance to the Skokie Swift Yellow Line and minutes away from Hwy 94. Whether you're a first-time buyer or looking to downsize, this home combines comfort, convenience, and value in one of Skokie's most desirable neighborhoods. This is an Estate Sale, property being sold "AS IS".
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$411,000
8605 Laramie Ave, Skokie, IL 60077
2beds
1,006sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
5,625 Square Feet Lot
$458,200 Zestimate®
$409/sqft
$2,669 Estimated rent
Home value
$458,200
$422,000 - $499,000
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Rebuilt chimneyNew carpetDry basementCovered parking padSpacious yardModern kitchenUpdated vinyl insulated windows
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Listed by:
Mick Bess 773-631-8300,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Deborah Miller Cohen
Baird & Warner
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12486386
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Breakfast Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X9
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Granite Counters), Flooring (Vinyl), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X6
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X13
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished,Storage Space,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,006
- Total interior livable area: 1,006 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Carport, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 5,625 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 45X125
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Storage
- Parcel number: 10212120620000
- 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: 1953
Details
- Builder model: RANCH
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Skokie
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $409/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $292,410
- Annual tax amount: $7,051
- Date on market: 10/8/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/25/2025 | Sold | $411,000+5.4%$409/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12486386 Report a problem | ||
| 10/12/2025 | Contingent | $389,900$388/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12486386 Report a problem | ||
| 10/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $389,900$388/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12486386 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,892 -30.6% | $29,241 +0% |
| 2023 | $7,051 +51.4% | $29,239 |
| 2022 | $4,659 -25.3% | $29,239 +37.8% |
| 2021 | $6,235 -15.6% | $21,212 -12.6% |
| 2020 | $7,387 -3.6% | $24,266 -11% |
| 2019 | $7,663 +16% | $27,266 +24.5% |
| 2018 | $6,608 -6.3% | $21,893 -4.7% |
| 2017 | $7,049 +1.6% | $22,978 |
| 2016 | $6,940 +16.3% | $22,978 +18.9% |
| 2015 | $5,966 +2% | $19,331 |
| 2014 | $5,851 +11.6% | $19,331 |
| 2013 | $5,244 -14.4% | $19,331 -8.7% |
| 2012 | $6,123 -10.8% | $21,169 -12.3% |
| 2011 | $6,866 +16.8% | $24,134 |
| 2010 | $5,879 +20.4% | $24,134 -20.7% |
| 2009 | $4,881 +17.1% | $30,422 -12% |
| 2008 | $4,167 +7.6% | $34,572 |
| 2007 | $3,872 -8% | $34,572 +34.2% |
| 2006 | $4,208 +5.7% | $25,755 |
| 2005 | $3,983 +14.4% | $25,755 |
| 2004 | $3,480 +6.7% | $25,755 +43.6% |
| 2003 | $3,262 -4.6% | $17,933 |
| 2002 | $3,417 +22.4% | $17,933 |
| 2001 | $2,793 +2.5% | $17,933 +10.3% |
| 2000 | $2,726 +2.2% | $16,254 |
| 1999 | $2,668 | $16,254 |
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Neighborhood: Dempster West
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAMadison Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-2Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10Lincoln Jr High SchoolGrades: PK,6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 6/10Niles West High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 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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- Illinois
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- Skokie
- 60077
- Dempster West
- 8605 Laramie Ave
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