$431,000
SOLD NOV 7, 2025

8344 W Catherine Ave Chicago, IL 60656

O'Hare Neighborhood
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,344 Sq Ft
1971 Built

Recently Sold

$321 Per Sq Ft

8% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Ceramic Tile Flooring
  • Central Air
  • Laundry Room
  • 1-Story Property
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

About This Home

As of November 2025

First time on the market! Built in 1971 and lovingly maintained by the original owners, this all-brick raised ranch in Norwood Park offers timeless charm and plenty of space. So much potential! The main floor features 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, 1 half bath, a spacious living room, dining room, and a large eat-in kitchen. Hardwood floors run throughout the home under the carpeting, including the living/dining room and bedrooms. The full basement expands your living space with a large recreation area, bar, laundry, and generous storage. Outdoors, enjoy a sizable yard perfect for entertaining or relaxing. A side driveway leads to the two-car garage, providing ample parking and convenience. This lovingly maintained home is being sold as-is condition, offering a wonderful opportunity to update and make it your own. Ideally located with quick access to the Blue Line, Kennedy Expressway, O'Hare, shopping, dining, entertainment, and schools-this home is the perfect opportunity to enjoy everything Norwood Park has to offer! Water heater (2025), AC unit (2005), Furnace (2009), Roof (2015), Garage opener (2017)

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Beata Kozik

Baird & Warner License #475212350 Listed on: 10/01/2025

Baird & Warner

Last Buyer's Agent

Violetta Zdrzalka

@properties Christie?s International Real Estate License #475162332

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,126

Year Built

  • Built in 1971

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 40 x 125

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Step Ranch
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,344 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Cooktop with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Schools

  • Oriole Park Elementary School
  • William Howard Taft High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,126

Year Built

Built in 1971

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Step Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1971
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • MRD_WaterViewYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Cooktop, Oven, Range Hood
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • LivingArea: 1344
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1344
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 2688
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • OtherStructures: Garage(s)
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: In Unit, Sink
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Oriole Park Elementary School
  • High School: William Howard Taft High School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 40 X 125
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6125.59
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 1, 2025
Closed on
Nov 6, 2025
Sold by
Michalczewski Thomas J and Leckbee Samuel
Bought by
Garza Raul
Seller's Agent
Beata Kozik
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Violetta Zdrzalka
@properties Christie?s International Real Estate
List Price
$399,000
Sold Price
$431,000
Premium/Discount to List
$32,000
8.02%
Views
40
Current Estimated Value
$430,993

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$7
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.00%
Original Mortgage
$409,450
Outstanding Balance
$409,450
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$21,543
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $431,000 Gmt Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $409,450 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/07/2025 11/07/25 Sold $431,000 +8.0% $321 / Sq Ft
10/06/2025 10/06/25 Pending -- -- --
10/01/2025 10/01/25 For Sale $399,000 -- $297 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $6,126 $39,000 $12,555 $26,445
2024 $6,126 $39,000 $12,555 $26,445
2023 $1,505 $35,000 $10,044 $24,956
2022 $1,505 $35,000 $10,044 $24,956
2021 $1,433 $35,000 $10,044 $24,956
2020 $5,013 $28,089 $6,277 $21,812
2019 $5,030 $31,211 $6,277 $24,934
2018 $4,944 $31,211 $6,277 $24,934
2017 $1,555 $27,878 $5,524 $22,354
2016 $1,958 $27,878 $5,524 $22,354
2015 $1,881 $29,346 $5,524 $23,822
2014 $1,865 $28,260 $5,022 $23,238
2013 $1,872 $28,260 $5,022 $23,238
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12452277

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-11-215-062-0000

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