217 Franklin Street, Waukegan, IL 60085 - Photo 1

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$185,018

Sold
Closed
Single Family
4 Beds
1 Full Bath
1 Partial Bath
2,960 Sq. Ft.
1 Car Garage
Updated 15 hours ago

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Property Description

Incredible opportunity for handyman or add sweat equity for new owner occupants. Spacious 2.5 story historic home offers approximately 3000sq ft and is full of potential and ready to bring back to life. Built with craftsmanship that's hard to find today highlighted with beautiful moldings and detail that speaks to an era when homes were built to last. Offering 5 large bedrooms and 1.5 baths this is a perfect choice for a family seeking spacious comfort. All original hardwood floors throughout the 1st and 2nd floors. This property needs some TLC but it won't take much to make it stand tall once again. Bring your decorating ideas and make it your own. Definitely will not last long!!! Come see today. Property being sold as-is.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 217 Franklin St

General

Sold For: $185,018
Taxes: $4,886 (2024)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12537608
Added to Site: 19 day(s) ago

Interior

Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace(s): Family Room
Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 1
Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 4

Additional Information

Other Features: School Bus Service

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Total Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Concrete, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Location

Area: Park City / Waukegan
County: Lake
Driving Directions: Sheridan Rd E on Franklin St, Property on Left

School Information

School District: 60
Midd School District: 60

Community

Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Other
Heating Type: Other

Utilities

Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Colonial
Construction: Brick, Other
Exterior Const.: Brick, Other
Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Roof: Asphalt
Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
Square Feet: 2,960
Sq. Ft. Source: Landlord/Tenant/Seller
Year Built: 1901
Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
Lot Dimensions: 82 x 87

Financial Considerations

Parking Included: Yes
Assessment Year: 1901
Tax Amount: $4,886
Tax Year: 2024

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Property ID: 8212070020000

Listed by Circle One Realty
Sold by RE/MAX American Dream

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Schools

Schools serving 217 Franklin St

School District:Waukegan Community Unit School District 60

Name	Grades	Distance
North Elementary School, Waukegan, IL 410 Franklin Street, Waukegan, IL 60085	K-5	0.1 mi
Daniel Webster Middle School 930 New York Street, Waukegan, IL 60085	6-8	1 mi
Waukegan High School 1011 Washington Street, Waukegan, IL 60085	9-12	0.9 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 217 Franklin St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

1/14/2026

Sold

$185,018

-7.44%

MLS

12/29/2025

Listed

$199,900

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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217 Franklin Street, Waukegan, IL 60085 (MLS# 12537608) is a Single Family property that was sold at $185,018 on January 14, 2026. Want to learn more about 217 Franklin Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Waukegan? You can browse all Waukegan real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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