Located Just Seconds From The University Of St. Francis Campus, This Charming Brick Cape Cod Home Offers A Perfect Blend Of Classic Character And Modern Updates. The Completely Renovated Kitchen Features Granite Countertops, New Cabinetry, Stainless Steel Appliances, And Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring That Flows Throughout The Home. Enjoy Fresh Paint, Updated Light Fixtures, And Skillfully Restored Plaster Walls That Highlight The Home's Timeless Charm. The Spacious Bedrooms Offer Generous Closet Space, While The Full Unfinished Basement Includes A Refreshed Utility Wall And Ample Room For Storage Or Future Finishing. A Highlight Of The Home Is The Spacious 8' x 21' Enclosed And Heated Front Porch Which Is Perfectly Suited For A Home Office, Playroom, Or Cozy Reading Nook. Additional Features Include A One-Car Garage And Exterior Parking For Up To Three Additional Vehicles With Convenient Alley Access. Ideally Situated Just Minutes From I-55 And I-80, This Home Offers Easy Commuting While Being Nestled In One Of Joliet's Most Sought-After Neighborhoods. This Property Is Being Sold As-Is. Make Your Appointment Today!
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$250,000
523 Wilcox St, Joliet, IL 60435
3beds
1,365sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1923
5,227.2 Square Feet Lot
$258,700 Zestimate®
$183/sqft
$2,476 Estimated rent
Home value
$258,700
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Spacious bedroomsFresh paintSkillfully restored plaster wallsConvenient alley accessCompletely renovated kitchenGranite countertopsRefreshed utility wall
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Listing courtesy of:
Brian Bessler 815-483-0359,
Karges Realty
Bought with:
Melissa Urbancic
Re/Max Ultimate Professionals
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12413776
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X11
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X15
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X21
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X13
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X12
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X16
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,158
- Total interior livable area: 1,365 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Off Alley, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 5,227 sqft
- Dimensions: 43 X 125 X 41 X 125
Details
- Parcel number: 3007091160200000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1923
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Joliet
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/9/2025 | Sold | $250,000+0%$183/sqft |
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| 8/1/2025 | Contingent | $249,900$183/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12413776 Report a problem | ||
| 7/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $249,900$183/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12413776 Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2025 | Contingent | $249,900$183/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12413776 Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $249,900-5.7%$183/sqft |
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| 7/8/2025 | Listing removed | $265,000$194/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12365637 Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $265,000$194/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12365637 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2025 | Contingent | $265,000$194/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12365637 Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $265,000$194/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12365637 Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2025 | Contingent | $265,000$194/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12365637 Report a problem | ||
| 5/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $265,000+89.3%$194/sqft |
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| 8/1/2024 | Sold | $140,000$103/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,577 +389.6% | $58,710 +12.5% |
| 2023 | $731 -40% | $52,164 +10.5% |
| 2022 | $1,218 -1.7% | $47,186 +7.1% |
| 2021 | $1,240 -13.1% | $44,070 +5.3% |
| 2020 | $1,426 -2.3% | $41,852 +7.6% |
| 2019 | $1,460 -3.6% | $38,896 +8.2% |
| 2018 | $1,514 -3.5% | $35,942 +10% |
| 2017 | $1,569 -3.9% | $32,678 +8.7% |
| 2016 | $1,633 -3.2% | $30,075 +6.6% |
| 2015 | $1,687 | $28,200 +0.5% |
| 2014 | $1,687 +6.6% | $28,050 -8.5% |
| 2013 | $1,582 +3.3% | $30,654 -14% |
| 2012 | $1,533 +12.8% | $35,640 -15.9% |
| 2011 | $1,359 +8.9% | $42,400 -8.6% |
| 2010 | $1,247 +8.5% | $46,408 -8.7% |
| 2009 | $1,150 +0.6% | $50,813 |
| 2008 | $1,143 | $50,813 +7% |
| 2007 | -- | $47,490 +14.7% |
| 2006 | $1,265 -5.8% | $41,400 +8% |
| 2005 | $1,342 -2.8% | $38,317 +11.3% |
| 2004 | $1,381 -12.7% | $34,435 +4.1% |
| 2003 | $1,581 -2.3% | $33,089 +1.7% |
| 2002 | $1,619 +2.9% | $32,534 +4% |
| 2001 | $1,573 +1.9% | $31,289 +2% |
| 2000 | $1,545 | $30,676 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Cathedral
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Farragut Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10Hufford Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 2/10Joliet Central High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 86
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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- Cathedral
- 523 Wilcox St
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