Located in the heart of Blue Island just steps from sought after Memorial Park this cozy, quaint bungalow is waiting to have the charm it once had to be brought back to life and creates a great value add potential! This home offers a formal sun drenched living room with eastern exposure, there is a formal dining room and three bedrooms. The hardwood floors which run throughout the home is a testament to the true character this home offers, refinished they can be gleaming once again! There are interior stairs which lead to the unfinished attic, finish this space off with a a master suite and sitting room and easily convert this to a 4 bedroom plus den home which will cause that equity to soar through the roof! There is a full basement which is unfinished, a blank slate for a buyer with vision. Home is on a great lot, detached garage and in the right location! Homes such as this do not hit the market often and this one will not last long! Get inside today to appreciate all this home has to offer!
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$135,000
12738 Elm St, Blue Island, IL 60406
3beds
1,223sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1921
4,375 Square Feet Lot
$236,600 Zestimate®
$110/sqft
$2,088 Estimated rent
Home value
$236,600
$215,000 - $258,000
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Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
Ryan Smith 708-246-6300,
RE/MAX Properties
Bought with:
Brandy Gallegos
eXp Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12042006
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X15
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X20
Heating
- Steam
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,223 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: On Site, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 4,375 sqft
- Dimensions: 35 X125
Details
- Parcel number: 24362010440000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1921
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Blue Island
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/22/2025 | Listing removed | $2,500$2/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12344546 Report a problem | ||
| 4/22/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,500$2/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12344546 Report a problem | ||
| 7/3/2024 | Sold | $135,000+3.9%$110/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12042006 Report a problem | ||
| 5/24/2024 | Pending sale | $129,900$106/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12042006 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2024 | Listed for sale | $129,900+9.2%$106/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12042006 Report a problem | ||
| 12/14/2000 | Sold | $119,000$97/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $19,000 +0% |
| 2023 | $6,106 +63.3% | $18,999 +68.8% |
| 2022 | $3,740 +4.8% | $11,254 |
| 2021 | $3,568 -0.1% | $11,254 |
| 2020 | $3,570 -5.4% | $11,254 -4.7% |
| 2019 | $3,773 +4.7% | $11,804 |
| 2018 | $3,604 -2% | $11,804 |
| 2017 | $3,676 -1.4% | $11,804 +10.7% |
| 2016 | $3,729 +4.4% | $10,662 |
| 2015 | $3,572 +1.3% | $10,662 |
| 2014 | $3,528 -1% | $10,662 -6.8% |
| 2013 | $3,565 +2.6% | $11,446 |
| 2012 | $3,476 -0.1% | $11,446 |
| 2011 | $3,479 -0.9% | $11,446 -18.9% |
| 2010 | $3,511 +10.5% | $14,122 |
| 2009 | $3,178 +10.8% | $14,122 -5% |
| 2008 | $2,869 -0.3% | $14,866 +18.7% |
| 2007 | $2,878 +8.7% | $12,522 |
| 2006 | $2,647 +11.5% | $12,522 |
| 2005 | $2,375 -1.7% | $12,522 +16.5% |
| 2004 | $2,417 +2.9% | $10,745 |
| 2003 | $2,350 -12.7% | $10,745 |
| 2002 | $2,693 +78.6% | $10,745 +16.6% |
| 2001 | $1,508 +6.5% | $9,213 |
| 2000 | $1,416 | $9,213 |
| 1999 | $1,416 | $9,213 |
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Neighborhood: 60406
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Whittier Elementary SchoolGrades: 4-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 5/10Everett F Kerr Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10Dd Eisenhower High School (Campus)Grades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 130
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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