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12928 Highland Avenue, Blue Island, IL 60406

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For Sale

$289,500

2 beds • 2 baths • 1,809 sqft

Estimated Payment

$ 2,185 /mo. †

6.76% APR for 30 yrs.
$8,175 in taxes
Change Loan Terms

  • Single Family Detached
    Property type

  • $160.03
    Price per square foot

  • Over 50 Years Old
    Age

  • Fireplace
    Heating System

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Looking for a solid brick home nestled in The Highland Square of Blue Island. The entire home has been completely painted upstairs and down - with meticulous detail. This home must be seen to be appreciated! On the exterior new gutters, new windows, and striking black exterior window trim. The interior features newly refinished hardwood floors and walls freshly painted throughout in neutral colors. The living room features a fireplace with a large formal dining room adjacent. There are 2 bedrooms on the main floor. The main floor bath has been updated with dual-sink vanity and showcases the historic style floor tile with subway tile around the tub and shower the kitchen has been updated with brand new appliances, counter tops, flooring, back splash and more. The kitchen includes a spacious pantry with a historic pull-down ironing board! Next to the kitchen - a large carpeted family room with recessed ceiling lights with dimmer switch. The family room features a second fireplace for those cold winter nights with a large window facing the back yard. Full basement with laundry room, full bath, and bonus rooms for possible workshop area, exercise room, bedrooms, study, or craft room - plenty of possibilities. Access the back yard from the family room to a flag stone patio - with plenty of space next to the patio for summer gardening. Access the garage service door from the patio. The garage includes a gas connection for a garage heater. An impressive 1,900 sq ft home close to parks, restaurants, shopping, schools, Metra and expressways. Make your appointment today!
MLS# 12281160

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(708) 478-1212

Property Features

  • Age
    Over 50 Years Old
  • Amenities
    Patio
  • Appliances
    Dishwasher, Oven - Gas, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Architecture Style
    Bungalow
  • Exterior Type
    Brick
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Heating System
    Fireplace, Forced Air
  • Roof Type
    Asphalt
  • Rooms
    Bonus Room, Workshop

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  • Principle and Interest
    $1,504
  • Property Taxes
    $681
  • Hazard Insurance
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  • Total Monthly Payment:
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Schools

Lincoln Elementary School

Grades KG-3 Public School

Blue Island, IL 60406 0.8 miles
2140 broadway st

326 total students

School Rating: B-

School Details

Whittier Elementary School

Grades 4-5 Public School

Blue Island, IL 60406 0.3 miles
13043 maple ave

186 total students

School Rating: D

School Details

Everett F Kerr Middle School

Grades 6-8 Public School

Blue Island, IL 60406 0.2 miles
12915 maple ave

320 total students

School Rating: B

School Details

A B Shepard High School (campus)

Grades 9-12 Public School

Palos Heights, IL 60463 4.5 miles
13049 s ridgeland ave

1886 total students

School Rating: B-

School Details
Other Nearby Schools Distance Type Grades School Rating
Dd Eisenhower High School (campus) 0.5 miles Public 9-12 D-
St Walter St Benedict Elementary School 0.5 miles Private PK-8
Horace Mann School 0.7 miles Public PK
Veterans Memorial Middle School 0.8 miles Public 6-8 C+
George Washington Elementary School 0.9 miles Public KG-5 B-
Paul Revere Intermediate School 0.9 miles Public 4-5 C
Paul Revere Primary School 0.9 miles Public KG-3 C-
A.n.c.h.o.r. Academy 1.2 miles Public 3-8
Alternative Academic Achievement Academy 1.3 miles Private 1-8
Meadow Lane School 1.5 miles Public 3-5 B
Gordon School 1.5 miles Public KG-3 C+
St Walter School 1.6 miles Private PK-4
Calumet Elementary School 1.6 miles Public 6-8 C
Turner Elementary School 1.6 miles Public PK-KG
Burr Oak Elementary School 1.7 miles Public 3-5 C
Hamlin Upper Grade Center 1.7 miles Public 6-8 B-
Burr Oak Academy 1.7 miles Public PK-2

Dd Eisenhower High School (campus)

Distance: 0.5 miles

Type Public

Grades: 9-12

D-

St Walter St Benedict Elementary School

Distance: 0.5 miles

Type Private

Grades: PK-8

Horace Mann School

Distance: 0.7 miles

Type Public

Grades: PK

Veterans Memorial Middle School

Distance: 0.8 miles

Type Public

Grades: 6-8

C+

George Washington Elementary School

Distance: 0.9 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-5

B-

Paul Revere Intermediate School

Distance: 0.9 miles

Type Public

Grades: 4-5

C

Paul Revere Primary School

Distance: 0.9 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-3

C-

A.n.c.h.o.r. Academy

Distance: 1.2 miles

Type Public

Grades: 3-8

Alternative Academic Achievement Academy

Distance: 1.3 miles

Type Private

Grades: 1-8

Meadow Lane School

Distance: 1.5 miles

Type Public

Grades: 3-5

B

Gordon School

Distance: 1.5 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-3

C+

St Walter School

Distance: 1.6 miles

Type Private

Grades: PK-4

Calumet Elementary School

Distance: 1.6 miles

Type Public

Grades: 6-8

C

Turner Elementary School

Distance: 1.6 miles

Type Public

Grades: PK-KG

Burr Oak Elementary School

Distance: 1.7 miles

Type Public

Grades: 3-5

C

Hamlin Upper Grade Center

Distance: 1.7 miles

Type Public

Grades: 6-8

B-

Burr Oak Academy

Distance: 1.7 miles

Type Public

Grades: PK-2

School information does not guarantee enrollment. School service boundaries are provided as a reference only, may change, and are not guaranteed to be accurate. Contact the school district directly to verify school enrollment eligibility.

Local area information for Blue Island, IL 60406

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Blue Island, IL 60406

This community’s employment is highest in the education and administrative support industries. The area’s overall household expenses are below the national average.

85° July
Hottest Average Month
16° January
Coldest Average Month
7,982 Total Households in Area
-5.3% Increase in population since the year 2010
30.9%
of households
have children
32 minutes
Median Commute Time

Household Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures by category compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Demographic facts
for Blue Island, IL 60406

Blue Island, IL 60406 has a population of 22,102 people in 7,982 households with a median age of 35.9 years old.

-5.3%
Decrease in population
since the year 2010
Population is Trending down
8,609
Total households as of 2010
-0.2%
projected percent change in total
households in 5 years

Community Population By Age

The median age for this area is 35.9 years old. The smallest percentage group is 55-64 years and the largest percentage is the 85+ years age range.

Community Population By Ethnicity

Hispanic 51%
Black 31%
Other 26%
White 22%
Native American 2%
Asian <1%
The most prevalent ethnicity is Hispanic at 51%, followed by Black at 31%, Other at 26%, and White at 22%.

Economics
for Blue Island, IL 60406

4,018 /sq mi
Population Density
$60,081 /yr
Median Household Income
$210,000
Median Sales Price
32 min
Median Commute Time

Household Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures by category compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Household by Income

Out of the households in this area, the largest income group is $50-74,999k representing 19.44% of the households.

Transportation to Work

  • Drive 83%
  • Public Transit 12%
  • Walk or Bike 3%
  • Work from Home 2%

Occupancy by Type

Owned 4,110 46%
Rented 3,873 43%
Vacant 956 11%

White vs Blue Collar Jobs







White Collar 57%
Blue Collar 43%

Family & Education Facts
for Blue Island, IL 60406

35.9 Median Age

Average Household Size

2.8
persons per
household

33.7%

Married Households

Community Population By Education

High School Graduate 29%
Some College 23%
Some High School 22%
Bachelors Degree 12%
Associates Degree 7%
Graduate Degree 6%
Of the total people surveyed, the most prevalent educational attainment level is High School Graduate, representing 29.25% of the population.

Household Family Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)
30.9% of households have children

Weather
for Blue Island, IL 60406

The weather for this area ranges from a high of 85° F in July to a low of 16° F in January

85° July
Hottest Average Month
16° January
Coldest Average Month

Average Temperature by Month

Low (°F)
High (°F)
Jan
16°
31°
Feb
20°
36°
Mar
29°
46°
Apr
39°
59°
May
49°
70°
Jun
59°
80°
Jul
65°
85°
Aug
63°
83°
Sep
56°
76°
Oct
44°
64°
Nov
33°
48°
Dec
22°
36°

Average Temperature in Degrees Fahrenheit

Precipitation

Precipitation (inch)

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† Based on a 30-year fixed rate of 3.38% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Interest rates are also subject to credit and property approval based on secondary market guidelines. The rates shown are based on average rates for our best qualified customers. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA or jumbo loans.

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