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$450,000

5321 Carol St

Skokie, IL
Active
3
Bedrooms
1.5
Bathrooms
1948
Year Built
42
Days On Market

A rare find...1940's Mid-Century Georgian brick house on an expansive, oversized 60 x 125 ft. Owner transformed front yard to a Skokie award winning Pollinator Pantry, displaying native plants and flowers blooming seasonally. Visiting currently are Monarch Butterflies! It is a nature lover's delight! First floor family room is drenched in natural light that could easily function as a first floor bedroom or home office. Has built-in shelves and nice sized closet. 1/2 bath is conveniently on the first floor. There are many recent improvements to the home, including: roof, gutters and downspouts, windows, siding on family room, gas furnace, central air, hot water heater. Whole house is freshly painted. Floors refinished on main floor. Backyard is currently used for gathering and gardening. Plenty of land for future expansion. Great schools, easy, access to I-94 expressway, and Rapid transit Yellow Line, buses, playground, park and shopping nearby. Don't let this unique property slip away!

Listing Information

Listing Updated
13 days ago
Listed By
Helen Gilbert · Coldwell Banker Realty, 8478668200
MLS#
12760843
Source
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Status
Active

Facts & Features

Location

Community Information

Address
5321 Carol St, Skokie, IL 60077
City
Skokie
County
Cook
Zip Code
60077

Architecture

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1.5
Year Built
1948
Style
Georgian
Construction Materials
Brick
Roof
Asphalt
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Features
Attached, Garage, Concrete

Features & Amenities

Appliances
Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Range, Disposal, Humidifier
Patio and Porch
Deck
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Forced Air

Property Features

Sewer
Public Sewer
Utilities
Cable Available

Square Footage

Total
1,196 sq. ft.

Tax & Financial Information

List Price
$450,000
Annual Taxes
$10,508

Schools

56/100
Thomas Edison Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05 · 0.7 mi
Assigned school for this home
City
Morton Grove
Students
529
Student body
37% White · 30% Asian · 18% Hispanic / Latino
Free/reduced lunch
52%
Phone
(847) 966-6210
56/100
Lincoln Junior High School
Middle · Grades 06–08 · 1.1 mi
Assigned school for this home
City
Skokie
Students
578
Student body
31% Asian · 29% White · 19% Hispanic / Latino
Free/reduced lunch
59%
Phone
(847) 676-3545
75/100
Niles West High School
High · Grades 09–12 · 1.2 mi
Assigned school for this home
City
Skokie
Students
2,562
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
44% White · 33% Asian · 14% Hispanic / Latino
Phone
(847) 626-2510
78/100
Niles North High School
High · Grades 09–12 · 1.4 mi
City
Skokie
Students
2,059
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
39% White · 37% Asian · 13% Hispanic / Latino
Free/reduced lunch
32%
Phone
(847) 626-2011
77/100
Devonshire Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05 · 1.2 mi
City
Skokie
Students
314
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
32% White · 26% Asian · 19% Black
Free/reduced lunch
62%
Phone
(847) 568-4901
74/100
Jane Stenson School
Elementary · Grades KG–05 · 0.6 mi
City
Skokie
Students
346
Parent reviews
4.5★ avg · 4 reviews
Student body
32% White · 28% Asian · 23% Hispanic / Latino
Free/reduced lunch
57%
Phone
(847) 676-7301
68/100
Madison Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02 · 0.6 mi
City
Skokie
Students
674
Parent reviews
4.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
36% White · 33% Asian · 15% Hispanic / Latino
Free/reduced lunch
52%
Phone
(847) 675-3048
62/100
Old Orchard Junior High School
Middle · Grades 06–08 · 1.2 mi
City
Skokie
Students
711
Student–teacher
12.9
Student body
33% White · 28% Asian · 17% Hispanic / Latino
Free/reduced lunch
58%
Phone
(847) 568-7501

School ratings are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to change. Attendance boundaries are for reference only — contact the school or district directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Historical Data

Price History

DateEventPrice
09/21/2026Listed for sale$450,000

Listed by Helen Gilbert · Coldwell Banker Realty · 8478668200

Listing information provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS. Copyright 2026, Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED). All rights reserved.

Last Updated: October 20, 2026 at 8:07 AM | Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) | MLS#: 12760843

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