217 Franklin Street, Waukegan, IL 60085

Closed

4 beds 1.5 baths 2,960 sqft (landlord/tenant/seller) Built 1901 Residential MLS #MRD12537608 4 days on market

Listing courtesy of Circle One Realty · 630-528-2300 · ryan@circleonerealty.com · MLS #MRD12537608 · Status: Closed

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.

Property details

Interior

Flooring: Hardwood
Fireplaces: 1
Basement: Unfinished, Full
Additional rooms: Office, Foyer
Total rooms: 9

Building & exterior

Style: Colonial
Age: 100+ Years
Exterior: Brick, Other
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
Exposure: North

Parking

Garage spaces: 1
Total spaces: 1
Parking details: Concrete, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions: 82x87
Township: Waukegan
County: Lake

Utilities

Heating: Other
Cooling: Other
Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

HOA & community

Assessment includes: None
Community features: Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Schools

Elementary: (60)
Junior high: (60)
High school: (60)

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes: $4,886 (2024)
Parcel number (PIN): 08212070020000
PIN: 08212070020000
Ownership: Fee Simple
Possession: Closing
Special conditions: None
Listed: 12/29/2025
Sold: 1/14/2026
Sold price: $185,018

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