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$199,900

217 Franklin Street, Waukegan, IL 60085
4 Beds2 Baths0 sqft4 days
217 Franklin Street·Waukegan, IL 60085
4Bedrooms
2Bathrooms
0Sq Ft
1901Year Built
About This Home

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.

MLS# 12537608Listed December 29, 2025ResidentialColonial
Property Details

Beds & Baths

Total Bedrooms4
Total Bathrooms2
Full Baths1
Half Baths1
Total Rooms9

Size & Structure

Living Area0 sqft
Garage Spaces1
Fireplaces1
Year Built1901
Lot Size82x87

Location

CountyLake
TownshipWaukegan
Zip Code60085

Financial

List Price$199,900
Annual Taxes (2024)$4,886
Monthly Tax Est.$407
Parcel #08212070020000
Interior Features

Flooring

Hardwood

Heating

Other

Cooling

Other

Basement

UnfinishedFull
Exterior & Lot

Construction

BrickOther

Roof

Asphalt

Foundation

Brick/Mortar

Patio & Porch

DeckPorch
Utilities & Parking

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Public

Parking

ConcreteYesGarage OwnedDetachedGarage
HOA & Community

HOA Includes

None

Community Features

ParkSidewalksStreet LightsStreet Paved
Tax & Financial
Annual Taxes
$4,886
Tax Year 2024
Monthly Tax Est.
$407
per month
Property Location

217 Franklin Street, Waukegan, IL 60085 — Lake County

$199,900
217 Franklin Street
4 bd2 ba0 sqft
VL
Vittoria Logli
Top Glenview Agent

IL License 475.178467 · (847) 810-8438

Quick Facts
4 days on market
1-car garage
1 fireplace
82x87
$4,886/yr taxes
$1,458
estimated monthly payment
Principal & Interest
$1,051/mo
Property Tax
$407/mo
$199,900
20% — $39,980
3%50%
6.875%
3%12%
Loan Amount
$159,920
Down Payment
$39,980

* Estimated payment only. Actual rates, taxes, and insurance may vary. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Listed by
Circle One Realty
Agent: Ryan Cherney
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