Gorgeous home located in the heart of downtown Frankfort! This 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence with detached two car garage offers the perfect blend of comfort and modern living. Just off the front entry you will find the oversized covered porch which invites you to unwind while enjoying the neighborhood's charm. As you enter, the foyer leads into the living room with gleaming refinished hardwood floors, original woodwork and natural light galore. Perfect for hosting, the separate dining room flows effortlessly into a modern kitchen equipped with stainless steel appliances and beautiful granite counter tops. The main floor also includes a bedroom, a full bathroom, and a separate office, offering flexible living space. Upstairs discover an inviting layout featuring a spacious primary suite complete with a generous walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms both with walk in closets and an over-sized full bathroom with claw foot tub. Downstairs the full, unfinished basement is a blank canvas, offering incredible potential to create the ultimate recreation room, home gym, or media center. It already includes a dedicated laundry area and provides abundant storage. The private backyard patio, surrounded by professional landscaping, creates a serene outdoor oasis. Don't miss this opportunity to own a piece of Frankfort's downtown charm.
Location, Location, Location! This is a must-see Craftsman-style home located in Historic Downtown Frankfort. Beautiful mature landscape provides the most peaceful seclusion in the backyard with many unique trees, shrubs, perennials, blue stone and granite patios to relax and enjoy the outdoor living space, very enchanting! The curb appeal is very cozy at first sight of the covered front porch. This charming home is walking distance to downtown Frankfort. A quaint attraction, the downtown area boasts one-of-a-kind boutiques, top notch restaurants, Old Plank Trail for all the outdoor enthusiasts and Lincoln-way area's favorite Farmers Market! This vintage home includes an oversized covered front Porch equipped with electric for all your seasonal decorating, original built-in cabinets with leaded glass, original woodwork, and refinished hardwood floors. There are many beautifully preserved original quality craftmanship in the home along with modern Farmhouse style renovations to update kitchen and bathroom spaces. A dormer was completed in (2003) for more space on the 2nd level and an office on the main floor. Remodeled kitchen (2018) with quartz countertops, farmhouse sink, and stainless-steel appliances. All bedrooms have oversized walk-in closets. Newer windows upstairs (2015), water heater (2021), two furnaces (2024,2015) and exterior painted (2018). Two car garage wired to charge electric car. This is a solid original quality-built home with endless potential, such an opportunity investment! Come make your dreams a reality with this Vintage Home!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11949244
May 20, 2024
Listing Removed
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Mar 6, 2024
Relisted (Active)
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Mar 1, 2024
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
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Feb 23, 2024
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Jan 24, 2024
Relisted (Active)
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Jan 15, 2024
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Jan 15, 2024
Listed (Active)
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11926716
Dec 21, 2023
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Nov 10, 2023
Listed (Active)
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Public Records
Apr 16, 1998
Sold
$169,500
$77/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$7,826 (+6.0%)
$35,144 + $71,637
$106,781
2023
$7,383 (+7.6%)
$31,387 + $63,979
$95,366
2022
$6,863 (+6.2%)
$28,588 + $58,274
$86,862
2021
$6,459 (+2.6%)
$26,745 + $54,518
$81,263
2020
$6,294 (+3.4%)
$25,991 + $52,982
$78,973
2019
$6,086 (+1.9%)
$25,295 + $51,564
$76,859
2018
$5,973 (+0.1%)
$24,568 + $50,082
$74,650
2017
$5,964 (+4.2%)
$23,995 + $48,913
$72,908
2015
$5,725 (+2.5%)
$23,172 + $47,236
$70,408
2013
$5,588 (−0.2%)
$22,489 + $45,843
$68,332
2012
$5,600 (−0.7%)
$23,673 + $48,256
$71,929
2011
$5,637 (+1.4%)
$24,919 + $50,796
$75,715
2010
$5,558 (+3.3%)
$25,823 + $52,638
$78,461
2008
$5,382 (−6.4%)
$36,521 + $44,160
$80,681
2007
$5,751
$13,950 + $73,411
$87,361
Public record
Beds
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Baths
1.5
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
1,920
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,920
Year built
1915
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Will County
APN
1909282270200000
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 2, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Frankfort, IL • 60423
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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39
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34
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79
58
68
47
50
36
36
22
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May
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Jul
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Sun exposure
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Frankfort. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.2 hrs
5.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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