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Property Description
Welcome home to this well-maintained 3-bedroom, 1-bath residence located in unincorporated Joliet, offering the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and move-in-ready appeal. This inviting home features roomy bedrooms, beautiful hardwood floors, and low-maintenance vinyl siding for easy upkeep. Recent updates include a new roof in 2020, a brand-new furnace and central air system, and new appliances, providing peace of mind for years to come. The full basement is equipped with a waterproofing system, making it easily furnishable for additional living or recreation space. A heated and drywalled garage with fresh epoxy floor adds year-round convenience, while the large yard offers plenty of room for outdoor enjoyment. Ideally located just minutes from I-80 and Briggs Street, this property provides easy access for commuters while maintaining a quiet residential setting.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 821 Penfield Ave
General
- Price: $229,000
- Taxes: $3,773 (2024)
- Status: Contingent
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12550846
- Updated: 2/16/2026
- Added to Site: 19 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath
- Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Fire Pit
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 4
- Parking Features: Gravel, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Driveway, Garage
Location
- Area: Joliet
- County: Will
- Township: Joliet
- Driving Directions: From the intersection of Briggs St and New Lenox Rd, Head West then turn South on Penfield.
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: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Ranch
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Partial
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
- Square Feet: 984
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1965
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: None
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.29
- Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 89.8 x 138.2 x 89.8 x 138.2
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1965
- Tax Amount: $3,773
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Septic Tank
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 3007231030240000
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Schools
Schools serving 821 Penfield Ave
School Districts:Joliet Public School District 86, Joliet Township High School District 204
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
T E Culbertson Elementary School 1521 East Washington Street, Joliet, IL 60433 | K-5 | 1.2 mi |
Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm 402 Richards Street, Joliet, IL 60433 | 6-8 | 1 mi |
Joliet Central High School 201 East Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL 60432 | 9-12 | 1.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 821 Penfield Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/01/2026
Listed
$229,000
90.83%
MLS
9/27/2005
Sold
$120,000
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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 821 Penfield Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$3,773
5%
$45,681
13%
2023
$3,585
6%
$40,587
11%
2022
$3,382
—
$36,714
7%
2022
$3,382
10%
$34,290
5%
2020
$3,074
6%
$32,564
8%
2019
$2,888
4%
$30,264
8%
2018
$2,775
6%
$27,966
10%
2017
$2,630
4%
$25,426
9%
2016
$2,522
4%
$23,410
7%
2015
$2,436
1%
$21,950
—
2014
$2,423
2%
$21,850
-4%
2013
$2,366
2%
$22,843
-31%
2012
$2,319
—
$33,165
—
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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821 Penfield Avenue, Joliet, IL 60433 (MLS# 12550846) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 821 Penfield Avenue is currently listed for $229,000 and was received on February 01, 2026. Want to learn more about 821 Penfield 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.

