Skokie Real Estate: What Does $300,000 Buy You In November?
SKOKIE, IL — The housing market in "The World's Largest Village" is balanced, meaning the supply and demand for housing in Skokie is about the same, according to Realtor.com. Last month, the average sale price of homes was up nearly 8 percent compared to the previous year and up more than 4.5 percent compared to September. The median listing price in October was almost $360,000 with an average closing price of $345,000, despite twice as many homes coming on the market than were sold, according to Midwest Real Estate Data.
As of the first week of November, the following 13 single-homes are on the market with asking prices below the median. (Click on any image for more photos of the property.)
$294,000 — 5416 Conrad St, Skokie, Illinois
Square Feet: 1,728
Lot: 1.27 acres
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 1
Built: 1950
Features: Wonderful and charming 4bed/1bath home with plenty of recent updates. Spacious living room with plenty of sunlight. Fully updated kitchen with SS appliances and tons of cabinet storage. Large bedrooms with tons of closet space, and the upstairs bedrooms feature built-in's for all your organizing needs! Unfinished basement can be finished out to provide additional living space. Large deck with a fenced yard, great for summer relaxing! Close to the transportation, expressway, and everything along Dempster!
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$295,000 — 8143 Laramie Ave.
Square Feet: 1,305
Lot: 1.5 acres
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Built: 1953
Features: This 2-story Cape Cod, fixer upper has a perfect location in the city of Skokie! The house features 4 bedroom and 2 full bathrooms. A finished basement with laundry and detached 2 car garage. Newer roof, hot water heater, microwave, and dishwasher. Property sold'As Is' and ready for a remodel. Walking distance to Laurel Park, public library, schools and downtown Skokie. I94 is less than a mile. So much potential, easy to show, this property, won't last!
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$295,000 — 5353 Arcadia St.
Square Feet: 1,284
Lot: 0.12 acres
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1 full, 1 half
Built: 1948
Features: Amazing value- motivated sellers! Inviting brick Georgian -3 bedroom 1 1/2 bath w/attached 1 car garage on charming tree lined street. Quality built with family room that opens to the lovely yard, living room with wood-burning fireplace, bright white kitchen overlooking the patio, hardwood flooring, plaster walls, dining room w/custom bar built in, central air, enclosed front entry/mudroom & more. Unfinished dry basement has loads of storage closets & space to finish for play or workspace. Conveniently located near schools & transportation. Tear off roof ( 2016). See floor plan under additional info tab. 1 year home warranty provided at closing. Owners will consider all reasonable offers.
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$297,900 — 9040 Lockwood Ave.
Square Feet: 1,266
Lot: 0.13 acre
Square Feet:
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1 Baths
Built: 1941
Features: Charming, updated 3BR/1BA in School Dist.68! Large vestibule leads to living room which has bay window and wood burning fireplace. Formal dining room has adjacent sun room. Kitchen with dark cabinets, granite counters & step down eating area. Main floor family room. Updated hardwood and new carpet. Fenced in yard. Close to Old Orchard, I94, Train, Restaurants & more. All-around great house. See it before it's gone!
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$299,000 — 9527 Kostner Ave.
Square Feet: 1255
Lot: 1.55 acres
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2 Baths
Built: 1960
Features: Spacious, brick tri-level with a sub-basement! 5 bedrooms, lower level family room, hardwood floors, large laundry room and attached garage with a wide driveway!
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$299,000 — 8640 Crawford Ave.
Square Feet: 1,119
Lot: 1.38 acres
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1 Baths
Built: 1954
Features: Yes, Devonshire Elementary, Old Orchard JH, and Niles North HS are the schools. First time on the market in 40 years, this well-maintained home, sits on a double lot & has a great back yard. The floor plan is very smart for today's living and is unique for mid-century ranches. The entrances are on the N & S sides of the home, and you enter the living room, kitchen and dining room which face the back patio and yard. The 3 bedrooms and hall bath are on the front of the house. The basement is great! The south half is a huge finished Rec. Rm. The north half is totally open with a laundry area, a utilities area, ample storage and plenty of open floor space. This sweet home offers endless possibilities to today's buyers.
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$299,000 — 5240 Cleveland St.
Square Feet: 1,361
Lot: 0.13 acres
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1 Full and 1 Half Baths
Built: 1962
Features: Spacious & Bright bi-level with two -car garage in great Lorel Park location! Close to Downtown Skokie shops, restaurants & coffee houses, award winning library, City Hall, public transportation, including Skokie Swift Terminal & Pace buses with easy access to I94. Large Living Room & Dining L shaped, kitchen with eating area, 3 good size bedrooms & 2nd floor, full bath with double-vanity. Lovely lower level family room. Make this home your own. Move in condition!
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$299,900 — 3901 Isabel St.
Square Feet: 1,361
Lot: 0.12 acre
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2 Baths
Built: 1958
Features: Corner brick ranch in desirable Skokie area. Across from the park in sought after school district 73.5. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, spacious living and dining room. Nice size eat-in kitchen. Master bedroom has an attached full bath. Hallway bathroom has been recently updated. New roof and new furnace. Full basement. Huge fenced-in backyard. Close to shopping and schools.
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$299,900 — 5130 Fargo Ave.
Square Feet: 1,104
Lot: 0.13 acres
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2 Baths
Built: 1955
Features: Recently Remodeled, All brick ranch home in great Skokie neighborhood. 4 bedrooms/2 full bathrooms with finished lower-level. Modern, updated kitchen with Solid Cherry wood cabinetry, updated counter tops, stainless steel appliances, backsplash and small breakfast bar. Large sun-drenched living room/dining room with hard wood floors. 3 bedrooms with hardwood floors on main level and updated full bathroom, and 1 bedroom in basement with full bathroom. Lower level has large family/recreation room, 4th bedroom, updated full bathroom, storage, mechanical room, & full size laundry. Home has NEWER roof, gutters, windows, appliances, AC. Huge extra wide lot with large rear yard and 2 car garage with new roof and siding. Great location, near expressway, public transit (Yellow Line, CTA), restaurants, shopping, Old Orchard Mall, entertainment, and short distance to major airports.
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$299,999 — 5313 Enfield Ave, Skokie, Illinois
Square Feet: 1,371
Lot: 0.11 acre
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 1 Baths
Built: 1956
Features: Lovely 4 bedroom all brick, ranch home on quiet cul-de-sac street. Nice hard wood floors. Large living room with separate dining room. Eat in kitchen. Full basement with bathroom, could be great for recreation room. Large backyard with deck for sitting and grilling. 2.5 car garage. Close to restaurants, shopping, I-94, and transportation. Outstanding park and school district.
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$300,000 — 9014 Laramie Ave.
Square Feet: 1,878
Lot: 0.11 acre
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3 Baths
Built: 1942
Features: Best value in Skokie. Totally remodeled and updated. This updated house features 3 bed 3 bath. Almost everything in this house is new. 3 car garage. 1 attached and 2 detached in the back. Full finished basement. Hardwood floors through-out. New kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Brand new bathrooms. Fireplace in the living room. One bedroom on the main floor can be perfect for in-law arrangement or seniors. Newer roof and Mechanicals. Close to shopping, restaurants and easy less than 5 minutes to the highway. Call Today!
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$300,000 — 5271 George St.
Square Feet: 1,600
Lot: 0.22 acres
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Built: 1924
Features: HUGE corner lot in highly coveted neighborhood and walk-to-town location! Almost 1/4 acre lot and right across the street from George Park. Incredible investment/rehab opportunity! In-law suite on 2nd level can be kept or converted to a 2-story single family home. Rooms are incredibly spacious, and home is cleaned out and in great condition. Truly prime lot and location, steps from downtown Skokie, shops, restaurants, train, library, and more! Private yard with tandem 4-car garage, and NEW ROOF! Must see in person to appreciate the many possibilities!
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$300,000 — 4320 Foster St.
Square Feet: 1,242
Lot: 0.16 acres
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1 full, 1 half
Built: 1955
Features: Location Schools Updates Value ... Welcome home! Desirable Devonshire Highlands neighborhood. Ranch home with a spacious and sunny living room with picture window and gleaming solid oak floors-just refinished. Dining room with oak floors, new light fixture and access to the large patio and yard. Updated kitchen with oak floors, maple cabinets with crown molding, under-cabinet lights, all brand new stainless steel appliances, and room for a table too! Three spacious bedrooms all with oak hardwood flooring. Updated full bath with ceramic tile floor and shower surround. Convenient guest bath on main level. Freshly painted neutral decor. Big basement can be finished or used as storage. Wonderful neighborhood and schools. Sold in as-is condition!
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