For Sale5d on market
1225 Clara Ave
Joliet, IL, 60435 • 60435 • Will County
$249,900
$246/sqft
Down payment assistance available
3Beds
2Baths
1,016Sqft
0.09 acLot
1949Built
Property DNA
Ranch Style
Built 1949 · 77 years of history
2.5-Car Garage
Yes · Garage Owned · Detached · Garage
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1949
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a fantastic opportunity for a buyer looking to add value while enjoying the confidence of major recent improvements. Featuring a fully fenced yard, detached garage, and a full unfinished basement, this home provides a strong foundation-both literally and figuratively-for customization and future growth. Significant updates have been completed (March 2026), including professionally secured basement foundation walls with carbon fiber straps and a fully waterproofed basement-both backed by a lifetime transferable warranty. These major investments provide long-term peace of mind and directly contribute to the home's updated price, reflecting the added value and protection for future homeowners. Additional updates include a new roof and gutters (2020), new dryer (2021), and a Nest thermostat. The layout offers comfortable living space with great potential both inside and out. The seller is also offering a 14-month home warranty for added reassurance. With key structural improvements already completed and solid bones throughout, this home is ideal for buyers ready to personalize a space while benefiting from important upgrades already in place.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights fully fenced yard, detached garage, and nest thermostat as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,647/month
Principal & Interest$1,313
Property Tax$250
Insurance$83
Down payment20% ($49,980)
3%50%
Est. 6.88% rate · 30yr fixed · $199,920 loan
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At a glance
Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1949
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot3,920 sqft
Days on Zillow5 Days
Price/sqft$246
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleRanch
Year built1949
Stories1
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionAluminum Siding
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingYes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage2.5 spaces
BasementUnfinished,Full
Lot3,920 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60435
Annual tax$4,940
Parcel3007053100130000
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
6 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Range
Microwave
Refrigerator
Washer
Dryer
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Yes
Garage Owned
Detached
Garage
Construction
Aluminum Siding
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main16×11 ft176 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Bedroom2
Main12×10 ft120 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom3
Main9×11 ft99 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom4
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market5
Tax rate2.17%
Price/sqft$246
On marketApr 3, 2026
PostedApr 3, 2026
Last sold$145,000
MLS statusActive
MLS updatedApr 7, 2026
Tour days9
Views1,349
Favorites63
How are the schools in Joliet?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Joliet, IL, 60435
Price history
11 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 3, 2026Listed For Sale$249,900$246MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 20, 2026Listing Removed$224,500$221MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 9, 2026Price Change$224,500$221MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 13, 2026Listed For Sale$235,000$231MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 2, 2026Contingent$235,000$231MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 23, 2026Listed For Sale$235,000$231MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 1, 2017Sold$145,000$143MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 8, 2017Pending Sale$145,000$143Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Central DuPage
Jun 2, 2017Listed For Sale$145,000$143Residential Brokerage
Feb 22, 2005Sold$140,000$138Public Record
Nov 10, 1999Sold$149,500$147Public Record
Listed For Sale$249,900
Apr 3, 2026•$246/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$224,500
Mar 20, 2026•$221/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$224,500
Mar 9, 2026•$221/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$235,000
Feb 13, 2026•$231/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$235,000
Feb 2, 2026•$231/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$235,000
Jan 23, 2026•$231/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$145,000
Aug 1, 2017•$143/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$145,000
Jun 8, 2017•$143/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Central DuPage
Listed For Sale$145,000
Jun 2, 2017•$143/sqft•Residential Brokerage
Sold$140,000
Feb 22, 2005•$138/sqft•Public Record
Sold$149,500
Nov 10, 1999•$147/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
24 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 9, 2023$4,595$59,507
Apr 9, 2022$4,417$53,828
Apr 9, 2021$4,161$50,273
Apr 9, 2020$3,919$47,743
Apr 9, 2019$3,687$44,371
Apr 9, 2018$3,370$39,818
Apr 9, 2017$2,974$34,795
Apr 9, 2016$2,757$31,654
Apr 9, 2015$2,493$28,600
Apr 9, 2014$2,493$28,450
Apr 9, 2013$2,492$29,917
Apr 9, 2012$2,951$37,175
Apr 9, 2011$3,081$42,700
Apr 9, 2010$3,106$46,310
Apr 9, 2009$3,145$50,279
Apr 9, 2008$3,068$50,279
Apr 9, 2007—$46,990
Apr 9, 2006$2,924$45,900
Apr 9, 2005$2,962$45,151
Apr 9, 2004$2,466$32,480
Apr 9, 2003$2,386$31,210
Apr 9, 2002$2,305$29,458
Apr 9, 2001$2,154$28,330
Apr 9, 2000$2,054$27,505
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Joliet, IL • Will County
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Nearby zip codes
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