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May 17, 2008 - There are 343 Condominiums and townhomes listed for sale on the MLS in Skokie. Aside from Evanston, Skokie has the largest inventory of condos and townhomes available for purchase. Prices range from $129,000 for a one bedroom/ one bath unit in a 50-year-old building to more than $1.5 million for a new unit in the Optima Old Orchard Woods development.
Pricing per square foot for re-sale condos listed for sale averages between $125 - $304, with the bulk of the inventory hovering in the low $200s, making it a very affordable real estate market, especially in comparison to Chicago real estate. In regard to listing price, the bulk of the inventory is in the low $100,000s to mid-$300,000s, with new construction making up the bulk of the higher-end of the price range. Skokie is extremely convenient to both downtown Chicago and Evanston.
Resale Condos:
There are 263 condominiums and townhomes on the market. This is one of the larger markets for North Shore Chicago Condos. Prices range from the low $100,000s for moderately-sized older units to the mid-$400,000s for newer construction or luxury upgrades. Here’s a sample:
- 8541 N. Lotus: $129,000 – A 1 bedroom/1 bath unit built in 1956 with deceivingly large living space.
- 8712 Skokie Blvd: $138,900 – A spacious 1-bedroom/1-bath remodeled unit with a parking garage option.
- 8123 N. Keating: $154,900 – A 1-bedroom/1-bath unit with limited-time deeded parking and all the luxury upgrades.
- 4821 Hull Street $175,000 – A 2 bedroom/1-bath unit in downtown Skokie, freshly painted and new appliances.
- 10111 Old Orchard Ct: $195,000 – A 2-bedroom/1-bath spacious unit near golf course under re-development, with luxury options available.
- 9221 N. Drake: $209,000 – A 1-bedroom/1-bath unit with luxury appointments and heated parking included.
- 4643 W. Main: $232,000 – A 2-bedroom/1-bath renovated unit with luxury upgrades and a great location.
- 9560 Gross Point: $249,900 – A 3-bedroom/2-bath condo built in 1979 with a whopping 2,000 square feet of living space.
- 8210 Elmwood: $275,000 – A 3-bedroom/2-bath unit with walk-in closets and included parking, close to downtown.
- 9200 East Prairie: $324,500 – A 2-bedroom/2-bath unit in a newer development with great upgrades and heated parking.
- 4901 Golf: $340,000 – A 3-bedroom/2-bath end unit in Barcelona with a private balcony, across from Old Orchard Shopping.
- 8027 Lincoln: $450,000 – a 2-bedroom/2-bath townhome/retail combo in downtown Skokie with underground parking and street level retail.
New Condominiums:
Skokie offers 46 new properties, ranging in price from $274,900 to more than $1 million. Pricing per square foot for new construction is in the mid $300s. Here's a sample:
- 5155 W. Madison: $319,900 – A 2-bedroom/1-bath luxury unit in downtown Skokie.
- 4953 W. Oakton: $369,900 – A 2-bedroom/2-bath unit in downtown Skokie, with luxury upgrades.
- 8038 Floral: $460,000 – A 3-bedroom/2-bath townhome near downtown - very walkable to retail, library, and transportation.
- 9655 Woods: $569,900 – A 2-bedroom/2-bath unit in Optima Old Orchard, with a glass-enclosed year-round pool available to residents.
- 9715 Woods: $1,050,000 – Located in Optima Old Orchard, this 3-bedroom/3-bath condo has two master suites and luxury appointments.
Pre-Construction Developments:
Currently, Skokie has several developments under construction, with units available for quick delivery:
Optima Old Orchard Woods: Located directly off I-94 and conveniently located to Westfield Old Orchard Shopping, downtown Skokie and nearby Glenview, this towering development offers spectacular views and spacious living, with all the amenities. Sleek and modern, it's designed by award-winning architect David Hovey.
Madison Place: Norwood Builders has three 2-bedroom floor plans available to buyers at Madison Place, located conveniently between I-94 and Skokie Blvd, in the heart of the community. Private roof decks offer spectacular views! Pricing starts in the low $300,000s.
The Townhomes At 8200 Skokie: Also under the development of Norwood Builders, this block of five townhomes offer buyers 2+bedrooms, more then 1,800 square feet and maintenance-free living in an urban environment.


