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Property Description
SINGLE-FAMILY HOME + COACH HOUSE - CHARM, CHARACTER & INCOME POTENTIAL! Step into a property filled with character, charm, and incredible versatility! This unique offering features a spacious single-family home plus a separate income-generating coach house, giving you the flexibility to live in one and rent the other-or create the perfect space for extended family, guests, or independent living. The larger front home welcomes you with soaring ceilings, a beautiful wraparound front porch, gorgeous original woodwork, and charming built-in cabinetry that add warmth and timeless character throughout. The 2-bedroom, 1-bath coach house, originally built in 1884, has been thoughtfully updated and meticulously raised and leveled, with a new stairway installed. Additional improvements include a newer foundation wall along the west side and newer gravel in the waterproofed crawlspace. The coach house is currently occupied by a long-term tenant, offering immediate rental income potential for its new owner. Located just minutes from the Metra station, I-57, and I-294, this property offers convenient access for commuters while providing the space and flexibility that today's buyers are looking for. Whether you're looking for additional income, a multigenerational living arrangement, or simply a property with plenty of space and character, this one-of-a-kind home offers endless possibilities! Taxes do not include possible exemptions.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 2520 Walnut St
General
- Price: $329,900
- Taxes: $12,484 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12774504
- Updated: 10/1/2026
- Added to Site: 3 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath, Built-in Features
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Other
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Blue Island
- County: Cook
- Township: Worth
- Driving Directions: 127th to Maple Ave. South on Maple Ave to Walnut Street. East on Walnut Street. Home on north side of street
School Information
- School District: 130
- Elem School District: 130
- Midd School District: 130
- High School District: 218
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Frame
- Exterior Const.: Frame
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 1,458
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1883
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2021
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Guest House
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.197
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: .197
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1883
- Tax Amount: $12,484.7
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 24362080220000
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Schools
Schools serving 2520 Walnut St
School Districts:Cook County School District 130, Community High School District 218
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Whittier Elementary School, Blue Island, IL 13043 Maple Avenue, Blue Island, IL 60406 | 4-5 | 0.3 mi |
Lincoln Elementary School, Blue Island, IL 2140 Broadway Street, Blue Island, IL 60406 | K-3 | 0.8 mi |
Everett F Kerr Middle School 12915 Maple Avenue, Blue Island, IL 60406 | 6-8 | 0.1 mi |
Dd Eisenhower High School (Campus) 12700 Sacramento Avenue, Blue Island, IL 60406 | 9-12 | 0.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 2520 Walnut St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/01/2026
Listed
$329,900
64.95%
MLS
10/11/2021
Sold
$200,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 2520 Walnut St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$12,628
—
$32,434
—
2023
$12,628
27%
$32,433
56%
2022
$9,935
6%
$20,808
—
2021
$9,370
3%
$20,808
—
2020
$9,113
28%
$20,808
31%
2019
$7,146
-33%
$15,860
-36%
2018
$10,689
-9%
$24,822
-8%
2017
$11,798
15%
$27,055
20%
2016
$10,269
3%
$22,485
—
2015
$9,991
2%
$22,485
—
2014
$9,801
5%
$22,485
-3%
2013
$9,334
4%
$23,083
—
2012
$8,965
—
$23,083
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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2520 Walnut Street, Blue Island, IL 60406 (MLS# 12774504) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 2520 Walnut Street is currently listed for $329,900 and was received on October 01, 2026. Want to learn more about 2520 Walnut Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Blue Island? You can browse all Blue Island real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

