217 Franklin Street, Waukegan, Illinois 60085


$185,018

Sold
Status: Closed
Sqft: 2,960
Cost/Sqft: $68
Beds: 4
Baths: 2
Year Built: 1901
Property Taxes: $4,886
Days On Market: 270
Lot Size: 0,00
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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.

Property Specifics

Single Family
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1901
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Lake
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12537608
08212070020000

Property History

DATE: EVENT: PRICE: SOURCE:
14 Jan, 2026 Sold $185,018 MRED MLS
1 Jan, 2026 Under contract $199,900 MRED MLS
29 Dec, 2025 Listed for sale $199,900 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 4
Bedrooms Above Ground: 4
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Second Bedroom Info:
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Third Bedroom Info:
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Fourth Bedroom Info:
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Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 2
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Amenities: —
Bathroom in Basement: 0
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: —
Basement: —
Basement Description: —

Other Specifics

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82x87
Unfinished
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Not in DB
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Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2026 $4,886

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