$499,000

8560 W Clara Drive, Niles, IL 60714

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3 beds 2 baths 1,440 sqft (estimated) Built 1959 Residential MLS #MRD12743105 17 days on market

Listing courtesy of Baird & Warner · 847-381-1855 · MLS #MRD12743105 · Status: Active

Welcome to this beautifully maintained split-level home in the highly sought-after Park Ridge School District! Step inside to a bright, expansive living room that flows seamlessly into an L-shaped dining area. At the heart of the main level is an updated eat-in kitchen offering plenty of room for casual dining and meal prep and an expansive family room with walk-out sliding glass doors leading straight to your private outdoor retreat. Upstairs, you will find three spacious, sunlit bedrooms and two well-appointed bathrooms. The true gem of this home is the beautifully finished lower-level basement. Entertaining is a breeze in the large, privacy-fenced backyard, highlighting a lovely patio complete with a built-in gas grill. Parking is effortless with an attached one-car garage, a convenient covered carport, and a long concrete side driveway. Major essential mechanics and exterior features have been lovingly cared for, including a new roof 2026. The location is unbeatable! Enjoy the exceptional convenience of the Niles Free city bus for stress-free commuting and local errands. This home is completely move-in ready, and all furniture is included in the sale! With its blend of structural updates, thoughtful space, and a prime neighborhood location, this standout property won't last long and is being sold fully furnished.

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Property details

Interior

Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Flooring: Hardwood
Basement: Finished, Partial
Laundry: In Unit
Additional rooms: Utility Room-Lower Level
Total rooms: 7

Building & exterior

Style: Mid Level
Age: 61-70 Years
Exterior: Aluminum Siding, Brick
Exterior features: Outdoor Grill
Roof: Asphalt
Windows: Screens
Patio & porch: Patio
Other structures: Covered Arena
Exposure: South

Parking

Garage spaces: 1
Total spaces: 1
Parking details: Concrete, Side Driveway, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions: 116x56
Township: Niles
County: Cook

Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Water: Lake Michigan
Sewer: Storm Sewer
Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

HOA & community

Assessment includes: None
Community features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights

Schools

Elementary: Eugene Field Elementary School (64)
Junior high: Emerson Middle School (64)
High school: Maine South High School (207)

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes: $9,574 (2025)
Parcel number (PIN): 09233210240000
PIN: 09233210240000
Ownership: Fee Simple
Possession: Closing
Special conditions: None
Listed: 8/26/2026

Rooms

Room	Size	Level	Flooring
Utility Room-Lower Level	14X10	Lower	Vinyl
Bedroom 2	13X12	Second	Carpet
Bedroom 3	11X10	Second	Carpet
Bedroom 4		N/A
Dining Room	12X10	Main	Carpet
Family Room	22X16	Lower	Carpet
Kitchen	13X12	Main	Ceramic Tile
Laundry		N/A
Living Room	21X16	Main	Carpet
Master Bedroom	16X13	Second	Carpet

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Recently sold nearby

Address	Beds / Baths	Sold	Price
8554 W Bruce Drive	4 bd / 2.5 ba	Feb 2026	$429,000
8516 W Normal Avenue	3 bd / 2 ba	Jan 2026	$445,000
8501 W Normal Avenue	3 bd / 2 ba	Jul 2026	$425,000
8517 W Madison Drive	4 bd / 2 ba	Nov 2025	$542,000

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