523 Franklin St, Waukegan, IL 60085
OFF MARKET

523 Franklin St
Waukegan, IL 60085

Downtown Waukegan
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,120 sqft

$157,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Oct 13, 2025
Est. Refi. Payment $1,174/mo*
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$157,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Oct 13, 2025
Est. Refi. Payment $1,174/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,120 sqft

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Local Information

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Description

Great home with lots of potential. Three Bedroom with one bath. Lage First Floor Living Room, Dining Room and Kitchen. Hardwood Floors through home. Full Basement. Needs some updating and repair of heating in one room. Has a new boiler. Sold as is.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from February 29, 2024

Home Highlights

Parking
2 Parking Spaces
Outdoor
Porch
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 523 Franklin St

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: FullNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Pantry
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1120 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, RefrigeratorLaundry: Gas Dryer Hookup,Common Area,SinkRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
No Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: AllFlooring: Laminate
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Laminate

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: PorchOther Structures: NoneFoundation: Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
Parking Spaces: 2Parking: Off Street
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1922
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Construction Materials: Aluminum SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 08211160010000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $139,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sat Dec 23 2023Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: Waukegan
School Information
Elementary School District: 60Jr High / Middle School District: 60High School District: 60

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1120 Square Feet

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2408 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 11941551Attic: Pull Down Stair
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listed by Lorenze Platt, (708) 743-3135
Century 21 Circle
Bought with: Imelda Gonzalez, (224) 305-0891, U.S. America Realty Inc.
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#11941551

Price History for 523 Franklin St

DatePriceEventSource
02/28/2024$128,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11941551
12/26/2023$139,900ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11941551
12/06/2023$139,900Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11941551
06/23/2017$87,500Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09594276
05/05/2017$89,999PendingAgent Provided
03/08/2017$89,999PriceChange
Agent Provided
02/17/2017$97,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
01/13/2017$99,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
12/08/2016$90,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
11/08/2016$97,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
10/01/2016$1,025ListingRemovedAgent Provided
08/31/2016$99,999PriceChange
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08/11/2016$109,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
04/05/2016$42,501Sold
N/A
02/04/2016$950ListingRemovedAgent Provided
01/30/2016$950PriceChange
Agent Provided
01/02/2016$900Listed For RentAgent Provided
08/03/2013$1,100ListingRemovedAgent Provided
04/18/2013$1,100Listed For RentAgent Provided
02/07/2013$1,100ListingRemovedAgent Provided
01/27/2013$1,100Listed For RentAgent Provided
07/07/2012$1,100ListingRemovedAgent Provided
04/26/2012$1,100Listed For RentAgent Provided
07/19/2002$88,500Sold
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Property Taxes and Assessment

Year2023
Tax$1,937
Assessment$109,631
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 523 Franklin St

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Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
621 Chestnut St, Waukegan, IL
0.20
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$192,000
05/07/25
4
1
1,012
810 Porter St, Waukegan, IL
0.22
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$214,000
11/21/24
2
1
900
907 Porter St, Waukegan, IL
0.30
Single-Family Home
$140,000
01/21/25
3
1
1,332
620 N Poplar St, Waukegan, IL
0.18
Single-Family Home
$175,000
07/28/25
3
2
1,110
619 Chestnut St, Waukegan, IL
0.20
Single-Family Home
$180,000
03/14/25
3
2
1,040
711 Franklin St, Waukegan, IL
0.17
Single-Family Home
$216,500
10/03/25
3
2
1,474
615 Chestnut St, Waukegan, IL
0.20
Single-Family Home
$120,000
10/17/24
2
1.5
1,040
226 Sherman Pl, Waukegan, IL
0.35
Single-Family Home
$155,000
12/13/24
3
2
1,176

Assigned Schools

These are the assigned schools for 523 Franklin St.
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What Locals Say about Downtown Waukegan

At least 102 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 92%
    There are sidewalks
  • 76%
    Parking is easy
  • 75%
    Car is needed
  • 68%
    It's dog friendly
  • 66%
    It's walkable to grocery stores
  • 64%
    It's walkable to restaurants
  • 62%
    Yards are well-kept
  • 61%
    Kids play outside
  • 60%
    There's holiday spirit
  • 52%
    Streets are well-lit
  • 48%
    There's wildlife
  • 44%
    Neighbors are friendly
  • 43%
    It's quiet
  • 38%
    They plan to stay for at least 5 years
  • 33%
    People would walk alone at night
  • 25%
    There are community events
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  • 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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523 Franklin St, Waukegan, IL 60085 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,120 sqft single-family home built in 1922. 523 Franklin St is located in Downtown Waukegan, Waukegan. This property is not currently available for sale. 523 Franklin St was last sold on Feb 28, 2024 for $128,000 (9% lower than the asking price of $139,900). The current Trulia Estimate for 523 Franklin St is $157,300.