Sold770d on market
8251 Kolmar Ave
Skokie, IL, 60076 • Central Skokie • Cook County
$485,000
$249/sqft
4Beds
2Baths
1,949Sqft
0.11 acLot
1955Built
Property DNA
Outdoor Living
Patio
2 Fireplaces
Gas Starter · Family Room · Master Bedroom
Shed(s)
Shed(s)
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 770 days ago · 5 views · Top 1% likely to sell soon
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770 days on market
Established listing
$249/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1955
Welcome to your new home! The first floor boasts hardwood flooring throughout, encompassing a spacious living and dining area, a large kitchen with ample cabinet and counter space and breakfast bar. The stunning family room features vaulted ceilings, skylights, and a cozy fireplace. Step through the French doors and discover a private backyard oasis, complete with a fenced-in patio area, a small shed, a generous grassy expanse, and mature trees. There is even potential to add a garage. Ascend to the second floor, where two bedrooms showcase hardwood flooring and share a beautifully renovated bathroom. Just a few steps higher lies a grand master suite, adorned with a skylight, a gas fireplace, and a second-level dressing room and closet. The basement offers a fourth bedroom with a custom-built Murphy bed, a newly renovated bathroom, a convenient laundry room, and a spacious crawl space, perfect for storage. Additional features of this home include a flood control system and an in-ground sprinkler system. Situated in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Skokie, this block was honored with the prestigious 2022 Block Party of the Year award. Embrace a true sense of community, with events such as ladies' craft nights, a delightful Easter egg hunt for the little ones, annual Halloween-themed parties, and guys' nights spent watching sports. Assumable VA loan at 2.75% to VA buyers only
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights newly renovated bathroom, gas fireplace, and small shed as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$3,024/month
Principal & Interest$2,377
Property Tax$485
Insurance$162
Down payment20% ($97,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.20% rate · 30yr fixed · $388,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1955
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
Parking0 spaces
Lot4,920 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1955
Stories1
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerLake Michigan / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
BasementNone
Fireplaces2
Lot4,920 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodCentral Skokie
Annual tax$10,155
Parcel1022315083
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
13 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Granite Counters
Appliances
Range
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Disposal
Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Gas Oven
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Laundry
In Unit
Laundry Chute
Sink
Fireplace
Gas Starter
Family Room
Master Bedroom
Windows
Screens
Skylight(s)
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Construction
Brick
Patio & Porch
Patio
Community
Curbs
Sidewalks
Street Lights
Street Paved
Other Structures
Shed(s)
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Third20×11 ft220 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)Window Treatments (Blinds)
Bedroom2
Second12×11 ft132 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)Window Treatments (Blinds)
Bedroom3
Second11×11 ft121 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)Window Treatments (Blinds)
Bedroom4
Lower11×16 ft176 sqft
Flooring (Ceramic Tile)Window Treatments (Blinds)
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market770
Est. value$548,300
Est. rent$4,159/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$249
On marketDec 6, 2023
PostedDec 6, 2023
Last sold$485,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedSep 17, 2025
Tour days6
Views5
How are the schools in Skokie?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Skokie, IL, 60076
Price history
9 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Feb 29, 2024Sold$485,000$249MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 13, 2024Pending Sale$480,000$246MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Dec 12, 2023Contingent$480,000$246MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Dec 6, 2023Listed For Sale$480,000$246MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 13, 2021Sold$441,000$226Public Record
Sep 29, 2014Sold$369,000$189Public Record
Jun 16, 2014Sold$369,000$189Agent Provided
Mar 20, 2014Price Change$389,900$200Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Evanston-Central
Dec 9, 2013Listed For Sale$399,900$205Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Evanston-Central
Sold$485,000
Feb 29, 2024•$249/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$480,000
Feb 13, 2024•$246/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$480,000
Dec 12, 2023•$246/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$480,000
Dec 6, 2023•$246/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$441,000
May 13, 2021•$226/sqft•Public Record
Sold$369,000
Sep 29, 2014•$189/sqft•Public Record
Sold$369,000
Jun 16, 2014•$189/sqft•Agent Provided
Price Change$389,900
Mar 20, 2014•$200/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Evanston-Central
Listed For Sale$399,900
Dec 9, 2013•$205/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Evanston-Central
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2023$10,194$36,000
Apr 10, 2022$9,623$36,000
Apr 10, 2021$7,614$24,354
Apr 10, 2020$7,642$24,354
Apr 10, 2019$7,596$27,060
Apr 10, 2018$7,755$25,096
Apr 10, 2017$7,811$25,096
Apr 10, 2016$8,358$27,163
Apr 10, 2015$6,729$21,468
Apr 10, 2014$8,115$23,247
Apr 10, 2013$6,629$23,247
Apr 10, 2012$6,290$21,681
Apr 10, 2011$6,456$22,814
Apr 10, 2010$6,292$22,814
Apr 10, 2009$7,056$31,435
Apr 10, 2008$6,031$35,721
Apr 10, 2007$5,821$39,049
Apr 10, 2006$4,434$26,740
Apr 10, 2005$4,196$26,740
Apr 10, 2004$4,140$29,162
Apr 10, 2003$3,491$19,065
Apr 10, 2002$3,286$19,065
Apr 10, 2001$3,105$19,065
Apr 10, 2000$3,030$17,847
Apr 10, 1999$2,967$17,847
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Local context around this listing
Skokie, IL • Cook County
Nearby neighborhoods
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Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
6007660077
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