Multiple offer received, highest and best on all terms due Sunday 8pm (6/7/26). Rare opportunity to own and bring your design vision to life at 8631 E. Prairie Road. Lovingly maintained by its original owner since 1954, this solidly built brick and sided ranch is full of mid-century character and awaits its next chapter. Featuring four bedrooms, one bathroom, and generously sized living, family and dining rooms, the home offers a flexible floor plan and exceptional space to reimagine for today's lifestyle. Situated on a desirable block with a double PIN lot, the property presents outstanding potential for renovation, expansion, or customization. Outside, you'll find mature landscaping, a concrete pathway along the north side of the home providing convenient access to the backyard, and a beautifully landscaped rear yard featuring an oversized patio-perfect for entertaining, gardening, or simply enjoying the outdoors. While there is no garage, the property includes a dedicated driveway with off-street parking as well, property on crawl space. Major improvements have already been completed, providing peace of mind for the next owner, including Roof (2024), Siding (2024), Sewer Cleanout (2023), Water Heater (2026), and Furnace (2019). Whether you're looking to restore its vintage charm, update and modernize, or create something entirely your own, this is the type of opportunity that rarely comes to market. Solid construction, a fantastic location, a large lot, and significant mechanical updates combine to create tremendous value and endless possibilities. Estate Sale, property conveying As Is. Bring your creativity, vision, and decorating ideas-8631 E. Prairie Road is ready for its next chapter.
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$350,000
8631 E Prairie Rd, Skokie, IL 60076
4beds
1,779sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
6,250 Square Feet Lot
$316,300 Zestimate®
$197/sqft
$2,850 Estimated rent
Home value
$316,300
$300,000 - $332,000
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Mature landscapingFlexible floor planBeautifully landscaped rear yardLarge lotFour bedrooms
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Listed by:
Lindsey Kaplan 415-215-0077,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate,
Amy Philpott, ABR,PSA,RENE 847-400-6645,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Ryan Luu
Real People Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12668864
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Foyer
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X18
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Linoleum)
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X9
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 16 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 4X4
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space)
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 15 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 3X5
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 266 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X14
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Basement: Crawl Space
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,779
- Total interior livable area: 1,779 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Asphalt, Driveway, Yes, Owned
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 6,250 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50x125
Details
- Additional parcels included: 10231140140000
- Parcel number: 10231140150000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Brick
- 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
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Skokie
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $197/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $176,270
- Annual tax amount: $7,235
- Date on market: 6/5/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/16/2026 | Sold | $350,000+13.3%$197/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12668864 Report a problem | ||
| 6/9/2026 | Contingent | $309,000$174/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12668864 Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $309,000$174/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12668864 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $17,627 +0% |
| 2023 | $3,483 +4.8% | $17,626 |
| 2022 | $3,322 +28% | $17,626 +36.2% |
| 2021 | $2,595 -0.5% | $12,946 |
| 2020 | $2,607 +0.1% | $12,946 -10% |
| 2019 | $2,605 -10% | $14,385 +4.3% |
| 2018 | $2,895 +1.8% | $13,790 |
| 2017 | $2,843 -2.6% | $13,790 |
| 2016 | $2,919 +17.8% | $13,790 +18.8% |
| 2015 | $2,478 +0.6% | $11,607 |
| 2014 | $2,463 +1.7% | $11,607 |
| 2013 | $2,422 -1.9% | $11,607 -7.9% |
| 2012 | $2,468 +0.6% | $12,603 |
| 2011 | $2,453 +5.2% | $12,603 |
| 2010 | $2,331 -22.7% | $12,603 -30% |
| 2009 | $3,015 +2.4% | $18,009 -12% |
| 2008 | $2,945 +13.3% | $20,464 |
| 2007 | $2,599 +18.9% | $20,464 +38.1% |
| 2006 | $2,185 +0.8% | $14,815 |
| 2005 | $2,167 +4.8% | $14,815 |
| 2004 | $2,069 +9.1% | $14,815 +47.1% |
| 2003 | $1,896 +2.7% | $10,074 |
| 2002 | $1,846 +4.7% | $10,074 |
| 2001 | $1,764 +1.7% | $10,074 +11.4% |
| 2000 | $1,734 | $9,042 |
| 1999 | $1,734 | $9,042 |
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Neighborhood: 60076
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Walker Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 8/10Chute Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 7/10Evanston Twp High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Walker Elementary School
- Middle: Chute Middle School
- High: Evanston Twp High School
- District: 65
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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