809 E Franklin St, Waukegan, IL 60085
OFF MARKET

809 E Franklin St
Waukegan, IL 60085

Downtown Waukegan
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,288 sqft

$246,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 19, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,874/mo*
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$246,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 19, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,874/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,288 sqft

Local Information

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Description

809 E Franklin St, Waukegan, IL 60085 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,288 sqft single-family home in Downtown Waukegan, built in 1901. It last sold for $42,500 on Oct 30, 2009 (57% below the $98,750 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $246,800, with a rent estimate of $2,056/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 809 E Franklin St

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished,FullNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Office
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1288 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Detached,Unassigned,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1901
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Not a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 08211120090000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $98,750
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Aug 03 2009Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: WAUKEGAN
School Information
Elementary School: Glen Flora Elementary SchoolElementary School District: 60Jr High / Middle School: Daniel Webster Middle SchoolJr High / Middle School District: 60High School: Waukegan High SchoolHigh School District: 60

Community

Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2720 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: In Foreclosure

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 07148699

Additional Information

SidewalksStreet LightsStreet PavedSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: NoHide Public Remarks
Last check for updates: about 10 hours ago
Listed by Todd Gilson, (630) 774-3383
BerkshireHathaway HomeService Starck Naperville
Scott Orchard
Bought with: Todd Gilson, (630) 774-3383, BerkshireHathaway HomeService Starck Naperville
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#07148699

Price History for 809 E Franklin St

DatePriceEventSource
10/30/2009$42,500Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #07148699

Market trends in Waukegan

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$242K
$1.17KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$180
$6MoM
Available listings
91
5MoM
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Comparable Sales for 809 E Franklin St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
711 Franklin St, Waukegan, IL
0.05
Single-Family Home
$216,500
10/03/25
3
2
1,474
614 Walnut St, Waukegan, IL
0.12
Single-Family Home
$217,500
04/16/26
3
1.5
1,274
620 N Poplar St, Waukegan, IL
0.09
Single-Family Home
$235,000
12/02/25
3
2
1,110
850 N Jackson St, Waukegan, IL
0.26
Single-Family Home
$202,000
07/10/26
3
1.5
1,320
511 Chestnut St, Waukegan, IL
0.09
Single-Family Home
$190,000
05/28/26
2
2
648
519 N Ash St, Waukegan, IL
0.17
Single-Family Home
$237,000
03/09/26
4
2
1,446
520 4th St, Waukegan, IL
0.25
Single-Family Home
$278,000
06/05/26
4
2
1,536
616 4th St, Waukegan, IL
0.20
Single-Family Home
$298,000
11/04/25
4
2
1,630

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Neighborhood Overview

Downtown Waukegan
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What Locals Say about Downtown Waukegan

At least 103 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 77 % Say parking is easy

  • 75 % Say car is needed

  • 68 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 66 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 65 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 62 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 61 % Say kids play outside

  • 60 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 52 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 47 % Say there's wildlife

  • 44 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 43 % Say it's quiet

  • 37 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 34 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 25 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • David R.
    "Waukegan is filled with beautiful cultures. Come visit nice beach Zion and Beach Park are awesome all the way from the Mil to Michigan "
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  • Mesmes1957
    "At night there are a lot of rough characters. During the day it's fine.I do most of my errands during the day. There are a lot of busses too, so you can just go."
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  • Emily G.
    "One of the people use to bring a dog to live in the neighborhood. They can not sleep good from the house and I hear barking os loud and I was mad "
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  • Ericka s.
    "I’ve lived here for 25 out my 29 years and the neighborhood has gotten better and is more family friendly than it used to be."
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