Incredible opportunity for handyman or add sweat equity for new owner occupants. Spacious 2.5 story historic home offers approximately 3000sq ft and is full of potential and ready to bring back to life. Built with craftsmanship that's hard to find today highlighted with beautiful moldings and detail that speaks to an era when homes were built to last. Offering 5 large bedrooms and 1.5 baths this is a perfect choice for a family seeking spacious comfort. All original hardwood floors throughout the 1st and 2nd floors. This property needs some TLC but it won't take much to make it stand tall once again. Bring your decorating ideas and make it your own. Definitely will not last long!!! Come see today. Property being sold as-is.
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$185,018
217 Franklin St, Waukegan, IL 60085
4beds
2,960sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1901
7,134 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$63/sqft
$2,968 Estimated rent
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Beautiful moldings and detail
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Listed by:
Ryan Cherney (630)862-5181,
Circle One Realty
Bought with:
Jorge Trujillo
RE/MAX American Dream
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12537608
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Office, Foyer
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X13
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 285 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X15
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 135 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X9
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X12
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Office
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X9
Heating
- Other
Cooling
- Other
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Attic: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,960 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Concrete, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
Lot
- Size: 7,134 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 82x87
Details
- Parcel number: 08212070020000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Other
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1901
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Waukegan
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $63/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $216,952
- Annual tax amount: $4,886
- Date on market: 12/29/2025
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/14/2026 | Sold | $185,018-7.4%$63/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12537608 Report a problem | ||
| 1/2/2026 | Contingent | $199,900$68/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12537608 Report a problem | ||
| 12/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $199,900$68/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12537608 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,886 +5.4% | $77,661 +7.4% |
| 2023 | $4,635 +216.7% | $72,310 +11% |
| 2022 | $1,463 -6.2% | $65,152 +7.9% |
| 2021 | $1,561 -8% | $60,374 +24.5% |
| 2020 | $1,697 -7.7% | $48,504 +9.1% |
| 2019 | $1,839 -13.6% | $44,446 +11.3% |
| 2018 | $2,129 | $39,932 +13% |
| 2017 | $2,129 -15.8% | $35,329 +15.1% |
| 2016 | $2,528 -0.2% | $30,700 +11.7% |
| 2015 | $2,534 -5.3% | $27,477 +5.8% |
| 2014 | $2,676 -31% | $25,968 -7.7% |
| 2012 | $3,876 -19.5% | $28,134 -33.9% |
| 2011 | $4,817 -6.2% | $42,592 -17.4% |
| 2010 | $5,135 +1.4% | $51,579 -12.3% |
| 2009 | $5,066 +2.4% | $58,833 -2.8% |
| 2008 | $4,948 +6.8% | $60,522 +8.4% |
| 2006 | $4,631 +4.6% | $55,838 |
| 2005 | $4,428 +3.7% | -- |
| 2004 | $4,268 +1.8% | -- |
| 2003 | $4,192 +17.5% | -- |
| 2002 | $3,568 +11.3% | -- |
| 2001 | $3,205 +13.8% | $39,474 +3.7% |
| 2000 | $2,817 | $38,083 |
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Neighborhood: Downtown Waukegan
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GreatSchools rating
- 2/10North Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 2/10Daniel Webster Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 1/10Waukegan High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 60
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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