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Property Description
WOW! This rehabbed 2-bedroom, 2-bath home is the one you've been waiting for! Sitting on a spacious 2-acre lot, this property offers the perfect combination of modern updates, privacy, and room to enjoy the outdoors. Step inside to a beautifully updated interior featuring fresh paint throughout, a gorgeous new kitchen with brand-new cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a wine cooler. Both bathrooms have been tastefully remodeled with clean, modern finishes. The freshly painted exterior makes the home stand out even more, while the large 2-acre lot offers endless possibilities-space to entertain, garden, relax, or simply enjoy the privacy and open feel.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1521 McKinley Avenue
General
- Price: $289,900
- Taxes: $2,698 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12779105
- Updated: 10/9/2026
- Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Crawl Spac
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Parking
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Yes, Owned
Location
- Area: Joliet
- County: Will
- Township: Joliet
- Driving Directions: Rt 53 to Zurich to Mckinley
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, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Steel Siding, Brick
- Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Steel Siding, Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Crawl Space
- Square Feet: 1,076
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1951
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 2.01
- Lot Size Range: 1.0 to 1.99 Acres
- Lot Dimensions: 151 x 185 x 288 x 188 x 475
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1951
- Tax Amount: $2,698.38
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 3007213240110000
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Schools
Schools serving 1521 McKinley Avenue
School Districts:Joliet Township High School District 204, Joliet Public School District 86
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lynne Thigpen Elementary School 207 South Midland Avenue, Joliet, IL 60436 | K-5 | 2 mi |
Dirksen Junior High School 203 South Midland Avenue, Joliet, IL 60436 | 6-8 | 2.1 mi |
Joliet West High School 401 North Larkin Avenue, Joliet, IL 60435 | 9-12 | 2.9 mi |
Disclaimer:
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Price & Sales History for 1521 McKinley Avenue
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/08/2026
Listed
$289,900
87.03%
MLS
7/17/2026
Sold
$155,000
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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 1521 McKinley Avenue
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$2,698
—
$34,276
41%
2025
$2,698
42%
$24,248
13%
2023
$1,903
6%
$21,544
11%
2022
$1,795
—
$19,488
7%
2022
$1,795
10%
$18,201
5%
2020
$1,632
6%
$17,285
8%
2019
$1,533
7%
$16,064
11%
2018
$1,435
6%
$14,462
10%
2017
$1,360
4%
$13,148
9%
2016
$1,304
4%
$12,105
7%
2015
$1,259
—
$11,350
—
2014
$1,253
2%
$11,300
-5%
2013
$1,226
-4%
$11,839
-14%
2012
$1,281
—
$13,811
—
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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1521 McKinley Avenue, Joliet, IL 60436 (MLS# 12779105) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 1521 McKinley Avenue is currently listed for $289,900 and was received on October 08, 2026. Want to learn more about 1521 McKinley 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.

