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$224,500 -$10,500 (-4.47%) Price Reduced

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,016 Sq. Ft.
  • 2.5 Car Garage
  • Updated 6 hours ago
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This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a wonderful opportunity for a buyer looking to add value and make a space their own. Featuring a fully fenced yard, detached garage, and a full unfinished basement. This home provides a strong starting point for customization and improvement. Recent updates include a new roof and gutters (2020), new dryer (2021), and a Nest thermostat. The layout offers comfortable living space with great potential both inside and out. Seller is offering a 14-month home warranty for added peace of mind. The home is ideal for those with vision who are ready to bring their ideas to life. With solid bones, and room to enhance, this property presents an excellent opportunity for the right buyer to create something special.

Full Property Details for 1225 Clara Ave

General

  • Price: $224,500
  • Taxes: $4,940 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12553748
  • Updated: 3/15/2026
  • Added to Site: 51 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Additional Information

  • Other Features: School Bus Service

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Location

  • Area: Joliet
  • County: Will
  • Township: Joliet
  • Driving Directions: Take Rt 30 to Larkin Ave then to Clara Ave.

School Information

  • School District: 86
  • Elem School District: 86
  • Midd School District: 86
  • High School District: 204

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Info: Ranch
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Construction: Aluminum Siding
  • Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Square Feet: 1,016
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.09
  • Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 132 x 45 x 132 x 45

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1949
  • Tax Amount: $4,940
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Special Conditions: Home Warranty
  • Property ID: 3007053100130000

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Schools serving 1225 Clara Ave

School Districts:Joliet Public School District 86, Joliet Township High School District 204
NameGradesDistance
Taft Elementary School, Joliet, IL
1125 Oregon Avenue, Joliet, IL 60435
K-50.2 mi
Hufford Junior High School
1125 North Larkin Avenue, Joliet, IL 60435
6-80.7 mi
Joliet Central High School
201 East Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL 60432
9-122.3 mi
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Price & Sales History for 1225 Clara Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
3/09/2026
Price Reduced
$224,500
-4.47%
MLS
1/23/2026
Listed
$235,000
62.07%
MLS
7/21/2017
Sold
$145,000
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Tax History for 1225 Clara Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$4,940
8%
$66,975
13%
2023
$4,595
4%
$59,507
11%
2022
$4,417
—
$53,828
7%
2022
$4,417
13%
$50,273
5%
2020
$3,919
6%
$47,743
8%
2019
$3,687
9%
$44,371
11%
2018
$3,370
13%
$39,818
14%
2017
$2,974
8%
$34,795
10%
2016
$2,757
10%
$31,654
11%
2015
$2,508
1%
$28,600
1%
2014
$2,493
—
$28,450
-5%
2013
$2,492
-16%
$29,917
-20%
2012
$2,951
—
$37,175
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1225 Clara Avenue, Joliet, IL 60435 (MLS# 12553748) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 1225 Clara Avenue is currently listed for $224,500 and was received on January 23, 2026. Want to learn more about 1225 Clara Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Joliet? You can browse all Joliet real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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