217 Franklin Street Waukegan, IL ^$ 199,900

217 Franklin Street

^$ 199,900

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217 Franklin Street

Waukegan, IL, 60085

^$ 199,900

Bedrooms4 Baths1.1 Sq 2,960

Monthly Estimate*

^$ 1,247

217 Franklin Street, Waukegan, IL 60085 - Image 1

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Single Family Home for sale in Waukegan, IL

for $199,900 with 4 bedrooms and 1 full bath, 1 half bath. This 2,960 square foot home was built in 1901.

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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Price

^$ 199,900

Bedrooms

Full Bath

Half Bath

Property Type

Single Family

Taxes

^$ 4,886

Style

Colonial

Year Built

1901

Town/City

Waukegan

County/Region

Lake

MLS | Web ID

12537608

Features

General

Living Area 2960

Sewer Public Sewer

Heating Other

Cooling Other

Possession Closing

Roof Asphalt

Garage Spaces 1

Association Fee Includes None

Architectural Style Colonial

Construction Materials Brick Other

Year Built 1901

Township Waukegan

Tax Year 2024

Ownership Fee Simple

Community Features Park Sidewalks Street Lights Street Paved

Assoc Fee Paid Per Not Applicable

County Lake

New Construction N

Property Type Residential Detached Single

Total Rooms 9

Full Baths 1

Status New

Directions Sheridan Rd E on Franklin St Property on Left

City Waukegan

High School District 60

MLS Area Park City / Waukegan

Tax Annual Amount 4886

Standard Status Active

Middle/Junior School District 60

Elementary School District 60

Interior

Basement Unfinished Full

Flooring Hardwood

Total Fireplaces 1

Half Baths 1

Total Bedrooms 4

Room Type Office Foyer

Total Baths 2

Bedrooms Possible 4

Exterior

Parking Features Concrete Yes Garage Owned Detached Garage

Water Source Public

Total Parking 1

Foundation Details Brick/Mortar

Lot Dimensions 82x87

Waterfront Y/N N

* Excluded Features

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Circle One Realty

Broker

ryan@circleonerealty.com

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Average List Price ^$265,507

Percent of Sale Price 33%

About Waukegan, IL

89,653 Population

1% Since 2002

^$47,241 Median Income

33.6 Median Age

41% Households with Children

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564562 Middle School

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Pricing History

Date	Price	Price Change	Description
12/29/2025	$199,900		Listed Price

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217 Franklin Street, Waukegan, IL, 60085 is a Single Family Home for sale at $199,900 with 2,960 sqft. 217 Franklin Street has 4 bedrooms, 1.1 baths, and was built in 1901. The property's zip code is 60085 which is in Waukegan, IL

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