Sold400d on marketHistoric · 127 yrs
12535 Elm St
Blue Island, IL, 60406 • 60406 • Cook County
$78,400
$71/sqft
2Beds
1Baths
1,100Sqft
0.03 acLot
1899Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1899 · 127 years of history
2-Car Garage
On Site · Garage Owned · Detached · Garage
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
400 days on market
Established listing
$71/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1899 · Historic
Presenting a compelling investment proposition in an area that exhibits promising growth potential, evidenced by the higher-than-average property values in the vicinity." Don't pass on this opportunity to refurbish and revitalize a property in a desirable location within a burgeoning neighborhood. This property boasts a main floor that can be converted to a "spacious open floor plan". The basement can accommodate a family room, additional bedrooms, storage, and laundry facilities. The second floor has ample room for two additional bedrooms. This home is complemented with a spacious backyard and two-car garage. Schedule your showing today this home is near school, parks, shopping and much-much more!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights additional bedrooms, family room, and spacious open floor plan as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$511/month
Principal & Interest$407
Property Tax$78
Insurance$26
Down payment20% ($15,680)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $62,720 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1899
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingNone
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot1,100 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1899
Stories1
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingNone
ConstructionVinyl Siding
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOn Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementUnfinished,Full
Lot1,100 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60406
Annual tax$5,130
Parcel2425418008
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
5 categories of property features
Interior Features
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
On Site
Garage Owned
Detached
Garage
Construction
Vinyl Siding
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main12×7 ft84 sqft
Bedroom2
Second10×11 ft110 sqft
Bedroom3
Bedroom4
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market400
Est. value$135,900
Est. rent$1,332/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$71
On marketAug 27, 2024
PostedAug 27, 2024
Last sold$78,400
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedMar 6, 2025
Tour days6
Views8
How are the schools in Blue Island?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Blue Island, IL, 60406
Price history
24 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Mar 5, 2025Sold$78,400$71MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 3, 2025Contingent$83,900$76MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 11, 2024Price Change$83,900$76MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 29, 2024Listed For Sale$86,900$79MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 18, 2024Contingent$86,900$79MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 3, 2024Price Change$86,900$79MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 19, 2024Price Change$87,900$80MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 27, 2024Listed For Sale$89,900$82MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 27, 2024Listing Removed——MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 26, 2024Listed For Sale$105,900$96MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 25, 2024Contingent$107,900$98MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 4, 2024Price Change$107,900$98MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 30, 2024Price Change$109,900$100MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 18, 2024Price Change$117,900$107MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 13, 2024Listed For Sale$119,900$109MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 13, 2023Sold$51,500$47MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 17, 2022Listing Removed——MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 2, 2021Pending Sale$65,000$59MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 25, 2021Price Change$65,000$59MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Dec 11, 2020Pending Sale$62,000$56MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Dec 7, 2020Price Change$62,000$56Corona Realty Group Inc.
Apr 30, 2020Pending Sale$70,000$64Corona Realty Group Inc.
Apr 11, 2020Price Change$70,000$64Corona Realty Group Inc.
Apr 2, 2020Listed For Sale$80,000$73Corona Realty Group Inc.
Sold$78,400
Mar 5, 2025•$71/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$83,900
Jan 3, 2025•$76/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$83,900
Nov 11, 2024•$76/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$86,900
Oct 29, 2024•$79/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$86,900
Oct 18, 2024•$79/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$86,900
Oct 3, 2024•$79/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$87,900
Sep 19, 2024•$80/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$89,900
Aug 27, 2024•$82/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed—
Aug 27, 2024•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$105,900
Jun 26, 2024•$96/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$107,900
Jun 25, 2024•$98/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$107,900
Jun 4, 2024•$98/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$109,900
Apr 30, 2024•$100/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$117,900
Apr 18, 2024•$107/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$119,900
Mar 13, 2024•$109/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$51,500
Nov 13, 2023•$47/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed—
Mar 17, 2022•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$65,000
Mar 2, 2021•$59/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$65,000
Feb 25, 2021•$59/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$62,000
Dec 11, 2020•$56/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$62,000
Dec 7, 2020•$56/sqft•Corona Realty Group Inc.
Pending Sale$70,000
Apr 30, 2020•$64/sqft•Corona Realty Group Inc.
Price Change$70,000
Apr 11, 2020•$64/sqft•Corona Realty Group Inc.
Listed For Sale$80,000
Apr 2, 2020•$73/sqft•Corona Realty Group Inc.
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2023$5,840$14,999
Apr 10, 2022$5,439$11,391
Apr 10, 2021$5,130$11,391
Apr 10, 2020$4,989$11,391
Apr 10, 2019$1,577$9,674
Apr 10, 2018$419$9,674
Apr 10, 2017$417$9,674
Apr 10, 2016$2,253$7,431
Apr 10, 2015$2,394$8,011
Apr 10, 2014$2,859$9,127
Apr 10, 2013$2,287$8,284
Apr 10, 2012$2,248$8,284
Apr 10, 2011$2,312$8,284
Apr 10, 2010$2,807$14,832
Apr 10, 2009$2,541$14,832
Apr 10, 2008$2,294$15,613
Apr 10, 2007$2,301$12,660
Apr 10, 2006$2,117$12,660
Apr 10, 2005$1,899$12,660
Apr 10, 2004$1,933$8,981
Apr 10, 2003$1,885$8,981
Apr 10, 2002$1,794$8,981
Apr 10, 2001$1,586$8,402
Apr 10, 2000$1,485$8,402
Apr 10, 1999$1,646$8,402
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Local context around this listing
Blue Island, IL • Cook County
Nearby cities
Arlington HeightsChicagoCiceroDes PlainesElginEvanstonOrland ParkPalatine
Nearby zip codes
60406
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