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Property Description
Rehabbed with all the bells and whistles... this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home is officially move-in ready. The renovation is complete, giving the next owner the opportunity to simply unpack and enjoy. The kitchen and full bathroom have both been completely rebuilt with modern finishes and thoughtful updates throughout. A full-size basement offers additional space ready for your vision... family room, gym, office, entertainment space... the choice is yours. Outside, you'll find a spacious backyard along with a 2-car garage. Conveniently located just minutes from I-80 and I-55, making commuting and access to shopping, dining, and surrounding suburbs simple and convenient.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 205 S Margaret St
General
- Price: $274,900
- Taxes: $4,770 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12561735
- Updated: 5/11/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Interstate Access
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Joliet
- County: Will
- Township: Joliet
- Driving Directions: Jefferson St to Margaret Street
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
- Construction: Aluminum Siding
- Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Block, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Square Feet: 960
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1938
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2026
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 9602
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1938
- Tax Amount: $4,770
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 3007182060270000
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Schools
Schools serving 205 S Margaret St
School Districts:Joliet Public School District 86, Joliet Township High School District 204
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lynne Thigpen Elementary School 207 South Midland Avenue, Joliet, IL 60436 | K-5 | 0.3 mi |
Dirksen Junior High School 203 South Midland Avenue, Joliet, IL 60436 | 6-8 | 0.3 mi |
Joliet West High School 401 North Larkin Avenue, Joliet, IL 60435 | 9-12 | 0.7 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 205 S Margaret St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/11/2026
Listed
$274,900
114.77%
MLS
6/30/2008
Sold
$128,000
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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 205 S Margaret St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$4,770
8%
$64,952
13%
2023
$4,434
4%
$57,709
11%
2022
$4,267
—
$52,202
7%
2022
$4,267
13%
$48,755
5%
2020
$3,784
6%
$46,301
8%
2019
$3,558
6%
$43,030
8%
2018
$3,364
8%
$39,762
10%
2017
$3,114
6%
$36,150
9%
2016
$2,932
5%
$33,275
7%
2015
$2,796
1%
$31,200
1%
2014
$2,776
—
$31,000
-5%
2013
$2,768
-2%
$32,570
-9%
2012
$2,820
—
$35,789
—
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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205 S Margaret Street, Joliet, IL 60436 (MLS# 12561735) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 205 S Margaret Street is currently listed for $274,900 and was received on May 11, 2026. Want to learn more about 205 S Margaret Street? 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.

