$185,018

beds

bath

half bath

2,960

square ft

217 Franklin Street

Waukegan, Illinois 60085

Closed / MLS #12537608 / Single Family / Waukegan

Listing information updated 1/16/2026 at 6:43pm

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 Features

Architecture Style:

Colonial

Exterior Type:

Brick,Other

Basement:

Unfinished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Other

Heating System:

Other

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Concrete,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,960

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

14x13 - Main

Dining Room:

17x13 - Main

Kitchen:

17x12 - Main

Family Room:

19x15 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

16x14 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

14x13 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

14x11 - Second

4th Bedroom:

14x11 - Second

Office:

16x9 - Main Level

Foyer:

15x9 - Main Level

Laundry:

N/A Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$4,886

Tax Year:

2024

Location

Zip Code:

60085

City:

Waukegan

County:

Lake

Schools

School District(s):

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Architecture Style:

Colonial

Exterior Type:

Brick,Other

Basement:

Unfinished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Other

Heating System:

Other

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Concrete,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,960

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

14x13 - Main

Dining Room:

17x13 - Main

Kitchen:

17x12 - Main

Family Room:

19x15 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

16x14 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

14x13 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

14x11 - Second

4th Bedroom:

14x11 - Second

Office:

16x9 - Main Level

Foyer:

15x9 - Main Level

Laundry:

N/A Level

Tax Amount:

$4,886

Tax Year:

2024

Zip Code:

60085

City:

Waukegan

County:

Lake

School District(s):

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Listing Office: Circle One Realty

Listing Office Phone: 630.528.2300

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