6840 N Olcott Avenue, Chicago, IL 60631
Cook County
Key Facts
Description
Welcome to 6840 North Olcott in a highly desirable location of Edison Park. Situated on an oversized Chicago lot of 147 by 50. Home has been well cared for by owner for 65 years. Enter home to a wooden staircase enhanced by the warm glow of a beautiful stained-glass window. Hardwood floors featured on first and second floors. Wood burning fireplace. Large Bay window in dining room. First floor bedroom. Second floor has 2 spacious bedrooms with multiple closets in each. Full bath on second floor. Small brick porch off kitchen. Full unfinished basement awaiting your ideas. 2.5 care garage. Solid home loaded with character. Ebinger and Taft High school District. Home is walkable to schools, parks, shops, Metra and restaurants in downtown Edison Park.
Property Information
Property Type
Residential
Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1927
Living Area
1,900 sq ft
Lot Dimensions
7350
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
2
Ownership
Fee Simple
Days on Market
23
MLS® Listing#
12658467
Property Features
Cooling
Heating
Fireplace
Basement
Parking
Patio
Construction
Sewer
Water Source
Rooms
- 7X7Main
- Bedroom 217X17Second
- Bedroom 312X11Main
- Bedroom 4
- Dining Room14X12Main
- Family Room
- Kitchen12X11Main
- Laundry
- Living Room20X14Main
- Master Bedroom19X14Second
Schools
- Elementary:
- Ebinger Elementary School
- High:
- William Howard Taft High School
- District:
- William Howard Taft High School
Financial Details
Annual Taxes
$9,457
Tax year 2024
Parcel Number
09362250200000
Directions
Touhy to Olcott South to property
Affordability Calculator
$119,800
Estimated monthly payment
$3,188/mo
Principal $479,200 · Est. interest $668,527 over 30 yrs
Neighborhood Market Statistics
How this home compares to active listings in Chicago, IL
- $388,137
- Median Listing Price
- 47
- Median Days on Market
- 1,429
- Median Sq Ft
- $276
- Median Price / Sq Ft
- 4,628
- Active Listings
- This home’s price is 54% above the area median.
- Its price per sq ft is 14% above the area median.
Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Chicago, IL.
Location
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Nearby Schools
Ebinger Elementary School
Elementary · 0.2 mi away
St Juliana School
Secondary · 0.5 mi away
Childrens Campus
Elementary · 0.5 mi away
St. Paul of the Cross School
Elementary · 0.7 mi away
Frederick Stock School
School · 0.8 mi away
Edison Park Elementary School
Elementary · 0.8 mi away
Ombudsman Chicago Northwest
Secondary · 0.9 mi away
St John's Lutheran School
School · 0.9 mi away
District 64 Park Ridge-Niles
School · 1.0 mi away
Board of Education
Secondary · 1.0 mi away
Resurrection High School
Secondary · 1.0 mi away
Bridge View-Chalanger Day Schools
School · 1.0 mi away
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School
Elementary · 1.1 mi away
Eugene Field Elementary School
Elementary · 1.2 mi away
St. Andrews Lutheran School
School · 1.3 mi away
Sugar Plum Tree Preschool
School · 1.3 mi away
Norwood Park Elementary School
Elementary · 1.3 mi away
Immaculate Conception School
School · 1.3 mi away
The Youth Campus
School · 1.3 mi away
Chicago Public Schools
Elementary · 1.4 mi away
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Last Updated: 2026-05-29