12159 Artesian Ave, Blue Island, IL 60406
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OFF MARKET

12159 Artesian Ave
Blue Island, IL 60406

  • 5 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,222 sqft

$253,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 17, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,790/mo*
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$253,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 17, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,790/mo*
Refinance Your Home
5 Beds
2 Baths
1,222 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$253K
Since last month
Increased$2K (+0.8%)
Since last year
Increased$9K (+3.8%)
Since last sale
Increased$68K (+36.9%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +113% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$253K
July 2026$253K
June 2026$251K
May 2026$259K
April 2026$249K
March 2026$240K
February 2026$239K
January 2026$238K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
12300 Maple Ave, Blue Island, IL
0.27
Single-Family Home
$290,000
08/26/25
5
2
1,700
12243 Ann St, Blue Island, IL
0.16
Single-Family Home
$270,000
07/01/26
3
1.5
1,373
12565 Irving Ave, Blue Island, IL
0.57
Single-Family Home
$175,000
07/13/26
5
2
1,444
2239 123rd St, Blue Island, IL
0.28
Single-Family Home
$290,000
04/22/26
3
2
1,255
2630 Grunewald St, Blue Island, IL
0.33
Single-Family Home
$292,500
11/17/25
5
2
2,290
2457 Grunewald St, Blue Island, IL
0.23
Single-Family Home
$175,000
07/07/26
3
1
1,377
2345 Krueger St, Blue Island, IL
0.29
Single-Family Home
$170,000
10/21/25
3
1.5
1,055
2347 121st Pl, Blue Island, IL
0.09
Single-Family Home
$85,000
08/26/25
2
2
854
12202 Gregory St, Blue Island, IL
0.13
Single-Family Home
$285,000
07/14/26
3
1
1,110
12107 Maple Ave, Blue Island, IL
0.21
Single-Family Home
$260,000
09/05/25
3
1
1,351

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
12158 Artesian Ave, Blue Island, IL 60406
0.04
$219,100
3
1
918
Off Market
12152 Artesian Ave, Blue Island, IL 60406
0.04
$212,700
2
1
1,158
Off Market
12202 S Artesian Ave, Blue Island, IL 60406
0.04
$249,800
3
2
-
Off Market
12142 Artesian Ave, Blue Island, IL 60406
0.04
$262,700
2
2
1,526
Off Market
2347 121st Pl, Blue Island, IL 60406
0.09
$89,900
2
2
854
Off Market
12216 Artesian Ave, Blue Island, IL 60406
0.06
$246,100
3
1
1,266
Off Market
12233 Artesian Ave, Blue Island, IL 60406
0.08
$281,800
3
1
1,162
Off Market
2326 W 122nd St, Blue Island, IL 60406
0.12
$291,500
4
2
1,743
Off Market
2338 121st Pl, Blue Island, IL 60406
0.11
$349,500
6
2.5
2,400
Off Market
12215 Greenwood Ave, Blue Island, IL 60406
0.08
$219,500
3
2
1,153
Off Market
12202 Gregory St, Blue Island, IL 60406
0.13
$285,000
3
1
1,110
Recently Sold
12204 S Gregory St, Blue Island, IL 60406
0.13
$283,500
4
2
1,200
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1921
Living Area
1,222 sqft
Price/Sqft
$207
Parking
Garage

About this House

WOW! ONE WORD..CHARMING! 5 BED/2 BATH BUNGALOW SCREAMS CHARACTER. COME IN & BE GREETED WITH AN AMAZING DN RM, LV RM AND ENTRY FEAT HW FLRS, PILLARS, CRWN MLDNG & TONS OF WINDOWS. LRG KITCH W/ MANY CABS IS RIGHT OUT OF A MAG. 2 BEDS ON 1ST FLR, 3 BIG BEDS UPSTAIRS / ALL FEAT TONS OF STORAGE & BRIGHT AIRY SPACE. HUGE BASEMENT IS READY TO BE FIN. WHOLE HOUSE FAN, LG FENCED YD W/ POOL & SCRN PORCH. 2 CAR GAR, NEW ROOF.
12159 Artesian Ave, Blue Island, IL 60406 is a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,222 sqft single-family home built in 1921. It last sold for $185,000 on Nov 2, 2022. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $253,200, with a rent estimate of $2,558/month.

Home Details for 12159 Artesian Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: OtherHeating Fuel: Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 7

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Shake ShingleExterior: Stone
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1921
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6350 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Nov 2, 2022
Source: N/A
Sold
$185,000
Oct 8, 2014
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$144,900
Aug 17, 2014
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$144,900
Jun 1, 2014
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$144,900
May 23, 2014
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$144,900
Price decreased by 3%

Market trends in Blue Island

Last updated July 2026
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Available listings
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What Locals Say about Blue Island

At least 282 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 80 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 74 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 74 % Say kids play outside

  • 72 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 71 % Say parking is easy

  • 69 % Say car is needed

  • 69 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 63 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 61 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 52 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 50 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 48 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 48 % Say there's wildlife

  • 45 % Say there are community events

  • 44 % Say it's quiet

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  • Essencenorelmcdonald98
    "Its quiet, within walking distance of the water. Plenty of stores and convenience to get to. Nice area and surrounded by parks "
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  • Aarika Smith
    "The public library has good programs for different age groups. Memorial Park has a lot of seasonal activities."
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  • Macarter7
    "No dog park nearby for dogs to feel welcome with the ability to interact with other dogs. Otherwise it would be a very likable neighborhood."
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  • Chanel Crume
    "halloween time is great. also christmas events. the public library hosts a lot of events for the children "
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  • Ecola J.
    "You are close by public transportation (Metra, Pace, CTA). You have access to major highways (294 & 1-57). "
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  • Ecola J.
    "Dog owners love living in your neighborhood. There is a public dog park in the community. There is plenty of space to walk the dog."
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  • Peacelovekassy18
    "Beautiful town. Has lots of carnivals and well rounded. Close to the expressways and not that far from Chicago. "
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  • Reginaanitaredd48
    "Festivals, parades, and youth sports. The neighbors work hard to maintain their landscape and lawns."
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  • Tiffany A.
    "This is a dog community. There is always someone walking their dog's in this neighborhood, and they seem to enjoy it. The dog owners also pick up after their dog's and tend to keep the dog safe as well as fellow neighbors safe from their dog. "
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  • God1st365
    "It’s peaceful and my children can go outside and enjoy themselves!!! I can walk my dog and the schools are good."
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  • Genevieve G.
    "there are lots of parades in blue island. most people have lived in the community for a while and their children have grown up here. everyone tries to keep their money within the community and there is an active Network on social media sites so everyone knows what's going on. kids go sledding at memorial Park there are lots of activities there including a huge pool. The local library has events for small children and teens including an awesome audio visual lab."
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  • Peacelovekassy18
    "We have Carnivals, specifically the st. Donates carnival famous for oysters. In addition our public library’s has many community events. We also have a cruise night in the summer which is a rally with vintage cars. "
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  • Mayra V.
    "Blue island has always made me feel safe. Very quiet, good for running early in the AM OR PM. You’ll feel very welcomed and comfortable living here. "
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  • Genna8
    "I’ve been here over 13 yrs. even though there are more children in the neighborhood. My building has good tenants. Very close."
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  • Mario R.
    "This is a great place to grow up the schools are also great the community are very close and always keeping an eye on their surroundings i highly recommend living here i been living in blue island since i was in 6 grade and all my family live in this area aswell"
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  • Jillian R.
    "People are always walking dogs in the neighborhood ... tho we don’t have a dog, my hubby carries treats in his work bag and spoils the local pups on his walk from the train station ... with their owners permission that is ."
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  • Danielle V.
    "Easy access to major expressways and major streets. Commute varies depending on time I leave but that’s standard regardless of area"
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  • Daysha R.
    "Its a dog friendly neighborhood so everyone has a dog. Most homes accepts dogs and also their is a dog park near."
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  • Bt02261989
    "I like this area because it is quite, it’s calm, there’s no problem in the neighborhood, and there’s police security "
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  • Bt02261989
    "This is a very good place for our families. Good schools. Very good stores areas and everything we need"
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  • Lovekids0412
    "Decent schools. Not a lot of riff raff. I feel safe with my kids walking to and from school. Decent parking, many parks, cta/metro very accessible. "
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  • alatrece@yahoo.com
    "people walk there dogs all the time in this neighborhood the area is quiet no riff raff perfect community for raising a family "
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  • Shakenya Smith
    "I’ve been living here since 2017. It’s very safe and I love the area. It’s close to Metra train for me to get to work and my babysitter is 2 blocks away."
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  • Carmen B.
    " Blue Island is a family oriented community with lots of activities for families with young children "
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  • Trulia User
    "Town events are well organized. There seems to be a friendly interaction with neighbors and authority. "
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  • Rebecca N.
    "There are community events all year round at the Park District up the street, including a skating rink in the winter, festivals and music and events all summer long, and BBQ on the Hill in the Autumn."
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  • nenem
    "Great area to live in plenty of activities and things to do for the kids. The school system is awesome "
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  • Elle
    "Blue Island has access to the Metra train. The commute to downtown takes about 20-45 mins via train."
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  • Tere9815 j.
    "People cant really walk their dogs on some parts of the city because there are lots of dogs wondering around sometimes. "
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  • Jagu964793
    "We have car shows every Mon. in summer....and other things to do.. in park festivals ,carnivals, fall winter and spring. people are friendly "
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  • Lilian
    "Many families, many parks with good sports programs, quiet and peaceful neighborhood. Have not seen any gang activity. "
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  • Amberrjessup
    "A lot of blue Island has a huge plumbing issue that creates even more problems. Blue Island is built off of another town. You’ll see how roadways intertwine and insect with one another. Makes learning where you stay at super difficult. Lots of trains. Blue Island is okay. "
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  • Nicholas F.
    "My neighborhood has good access to public transportation, there is a good amount of diversity, and plenty of local businesses to choose from. It's cute, its quaint, it's not a bad place to call home. "
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  • Jermaine C.
    "Is the neighborhood good and a safe place for their family. That the people there are nice and friendly "
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  • Conkeisha73
    "I lived in the neighborhood for 4 year, I love the quietness of the neighborhood. This is a very diverse group of people"
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  • Mayra V.
    "It’s historic. Lived here my whole live and actually planning on buying my first home here. Love the schools. "
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  • Chatmanjulian
    "It's a quiet neighborhood there is hardly crimes committed in our neighborhood everything's nearby restaurants groceries stores and the library that's make my neighborhood unique to me"
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Frequently asked questions about 12159 Artesian Ave

  • What is 12159 Artesian Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 12159 Artesian Ave in Blue Island, IL is $253,200.
  • What is the price history for 12159 Artesian Ave?
    12159 Artesian Ave in Blue Island, IL last sold for $185,000 in November 2022.
  • Is Blue Island a buyer's or seller's market?
    Blue Island is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What do residents say about Blue Island?
    Residents describe Blue Island, IL as pedestrian-friendly, dog-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See recently sold homes in Blue Island, IL.
  • How big is the lot at 12159 Artesian Ave?
    The lot at 12159 Artesian Ave in Blue Island, IL is about 0.15 acres (6,350 sq ft).
  • Does 12159 Artesian Ave have a garage?
    Yes, 12159 Artesian Ave in Blue Island, IL has a garage.