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  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,388 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 1 day ago
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Beautifully renovated 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom ranch.

Full Property Details for 521 Cowles Ave

General

  • Price: $299,900
  • Taxes: $7,577 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12634156
  • Updated: 5/2/2026
  • Added to Site: 3 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Basement: Unfinished

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Parking

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

Location

  • Area: Joliet
  • County: Will
  • Township: Joliet
  • Driving Directions: LOT 278 BLOCK 2 IN MASON PLACE ADDN IN THE W1/2 OF THE NE1/4 OF SEC. 8 T35N-R10E

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: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
  • Square Feet: 1,388
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

  • Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: .12

Financial Considerations

  • Assessment Year: 1953
  • Tax Amount: $7,577
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 3007082210150000

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Schools serving 521 Cowles Ave

School Districts:Joliet Public School District 86, Joliet Township High School District 204
NameGradesDistance
Pershing Elementary School, Joliet, IL
251 North Midland Avenue, Joliet, IL 60435
K-50.7 mi
Hufford Junior High School
1125 North Larkin Avenue, Joliet, IL 60435
6-81.3 mi
Joliet Central High School
201 East Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL 60432
9-121.7 mi
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Price & Sales History for 521 Cowles Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Price
Change
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4/30/2026
Listed
$299,900
66.61%
MLS
2/13/2026
Sold
$180,000
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Tax History for 521 Cowles Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$7,577
6%
$90,463
13%
2023
$7,170
7%
$80,376
11%
2022
$6,714
—
$72,705
7%
2022
$6,714
11%
$67,905
5%
2020
$6,055
5%
$64,487
8%
2019
$5,759
4%
$59,932
8%
2018
$5,518
11%
$55,380
15%
2017
$4,955
4%
$47,966
9%
2016
$4,746
3%
$44,153
7%
2015
$4,594
—
$41,400
—
2014
$4,575
2%
$41,200
-5%
2013
$4,504
—
$43,231
-9%
2012
$4,489
—
$47,421
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521 Cowles Avenue, Joliet, IL 60435 (MLS# 12634156) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 521 Cowles Avenue is currently listed for $299,900 and was received on April 30, 2026. Want to learn more about 521 Cowles 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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