Discover this exceptional home for sale! Step inside to experience a quality interior featuring new engineered distressed finish hardwood floors and a stylish kitchen adorned in white, bronze, and black tones. The spacious kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, including a side-by-side fridge with double filtered water and ice dispenser, and a built-in microwave. Perfect for gatherings, there's ample room for a table. This versatile home boasts a multi-function room ideal for an office, computer space, storage, and laundry. Each bedroom features double closets, ensuring ample storage. Additional amenities include A/C, and an oversized two-car garage complete with cabinets and shelving-ideal for crafts, tinkering, and storage needs. Conveniently located near I-80, bus stops, and train stations, and just minutes away from shopping centers, this home offers both comfort and convenience. Don't miss out-schedule your showing today to see everything this property has to offer!
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
6,050 sq ftLot Size
$174Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Chanan Dozier• Signature Realty Services
Bought with J Luis Barrios• St Joseph's Real Estate LLC
Great home for a small family or investment property. Looking for a quality interior? New engineered distressed finish hardwood floors. Kitchen in white, bronze and black. Kitchen has room for table space. All new stainless steel appliances. Self-cleaning oven. Side-by-side fridge with double filtered water and ice in the door. Pull down kitchen faucet. Built in microwave. The modern bathroom has a new, deeper tub. The multi-function room is ready for use as an office/computer space, storage and laundry. 2" blinds in living room, kitchen and multi-function room. Brand new, cold A/C. All new interior plumbing. Updated electrical inside and out. Bedrooms have double closets. Security system. Oversized two car garage with cabinets and shelving. Garage is suited for crafts, tinkering and storage. Plumbing in garage for a heater. 200 AMP in garage. Close to I-80, minutes to shopping.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09680146
Jul 17, 2017
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09367086
Dec 5, 2016
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$44,000
$42/sq ft
Nov 4, 2016
Pending (Contingent (Do Not Show))
—
Oct 14, 2016
Listed (New)
$47,000
$45/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09331181
Oct 14, 2016
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07661551
Jul 11, 2011
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Jan 18, 2000
Sold
$60,000
$57/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$3,234 (+37.7%)
$2,420 + $7,580
$10,000
2022
$2,349 (+0.3%)
$2,117 + $4,918
$7,035
2021
$2,342 (+1.5%)
$2,117 + $4,918
$7,035
2020
$2,307 (−39.2%)
$2,117 + $4,918
$7,035
2019
$3,797 (+1.9%)
$1,966 + $4,704
$6,670
2018
$3,727 (−27.6%)
$1,966 + $4,704
$6,670
2017
$5,145 (+104.8%)
$1,966 + $4,704
$6,670
2016
$2,512 (+10.7%)
$1,815 + $5,277
$7,092
2015
$2,270 (+0.2%)
$1,815 + $5,277
$7,092
2014
$2,266 (−7.4%)
$1,815 + $5,277
$7,092
2013
$2,448 (+5.0%)
$1,815 + $6,252
$8,067
2012
$2,332 (−1.4%)
$1,815 + $6,252
$8,067
2011
$2,366 (−11.3%)
$1,815 + $6,252
$8,067
2010
$2,668 (+11.9%)
$1,815 + $7,861
$9,676
2009
$2,384 (+10.2%)
$1,815 + $7,861
$9,676
2008
$2,163 (+1.7%)
$2,904 + $7,282
$10,186
2007
$2,127
$2,661 + $6,437
$9,098
Tax history for 17218 Walter St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$3,234 (+37.7%)
$2,420 + $7,580
$10,000
2022
$2,349 (+0.3%)
$2,117 + $4,918
$7,035
2021
$2,342 (+1.5%)
$2,117 + $4,918
$7,035
2020
$2,307 (−39.2%)
$2,117 + $4,918
$7,035
2019
$3,797 (+1.9%)
$1,966 + $4,704
$6,670
2018
$3,727 (−27.6%)
$1,966 + $4,704
$6,670
2017
$5,145 (+104.8%)
$1,966 + $4,704
$6,670
2016
$2,512 (+10.7%)
$1,815 + $5,277
$7,092
2015
$2,270 (+0.2%)
$1,815 + $5,277
$7,092
2014
$2,266 (−7.4%)
$1,815 + $5,277
$7,092
2013
$2,448 (+5.0%)
$1,815 + $6,252
$8,067
2012
$2,332 (−1.4%)
$1,815 + $6,252
$8,067
2011
$2,366 (−11.3%)
$1,815 + $6,252
$8,067
2010
$2,668 (+11.9%)
$1,815 + $7,861
$9,676
2009
$2,384 (+10.2%)
$1,815 + $7,861
$9,676
2008
$2,163 (+1.7%)
$2,904 + $7,282
$10,186
2007
$2,127
$2,661 + $6,437
$9,098
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,050 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
945
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
30291060410000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 17, 2026.
R2
Single-Family Residence District
The purpose of the R2 single-family residential district is to provide for, and preserve, single-family detached residential development on lots that are a minimum of 7,150 sq ft in area within the village. The R2 district also provides for limited public and institutional uses compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2.5
# of Parking (Total): 2.5
Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bedrooms Possible: 2
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 10
Window Treatments: None
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Eating Area-Table Space
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 9
Window Treatments: Blinds
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 9
Window Treatments: Blinds
Flooring: Ceramic Tile
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 20 x 12
Window Treatments: Blinds
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 12
Window Treatments: None
Flooring: Hardwood
Bath: None
Additional Rooms Information
Laundry Features: Main Level
Interior Features
Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
# of Rooms: 4
Window Features: Screens
Equipment
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Building Information
Living Area Source: Landlord/Tenant/Seller
Age: 61-70 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Brick, Stone, Other
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1 Story
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): Yes
Rehab Year: 2023
General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
Parcel Number: 30291060410000
Lot Information
Dimensions: 50 X 121
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,234.35
Tax Year: 2023
Financial Information
Finance Code: FHA
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 158
Elementary School: Coolidge Elementary School
Middle Or Junior School District: 158
Middle Or Junior School: Memorial Junior High School
High School District: 215
Location Information
Township: Thornton
Corporate Limits: Lansing
Directions: North of I-80. From Burnam, East on 172nd St. South on Walter. House on West side of Walter.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 945
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,050 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 30291060410000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: No
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No
Around this home
Schools
Reavis Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
6/10
Memorial Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
4/10
Thornton Fractional South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
5/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 59-72% chance 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
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Lansing, IL • 60438
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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48
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 3.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.3 hrs
3.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$174,000 – $211,000
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