1009 Helen Ave

1,335 Sq. Ft.
$178 / Sq. Ft.
1,335
Sq. Ft.
$178
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-full-bath home offers solid updates, flexible space, and a beautiful private setting. Hardwood floors run through the bedrooms and living area, adding warmth and character throughout the main level. The kitchen is ready for your personal updates, offering an opportunity to add instant value. A bright and inviting sunroom provides versatile space-perfect for a home office, playroom, or potential guest area The expansive, dry basement provides excellent potential for...This well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-full-bath home offers solid updates, flexible space, and a beautiful private setting. Hardwood floors run through the bedrooms and living area, adding warmth and character throughout the main level. The kitchen is ready for your personal updates, offering an opportunity to add instant value. A bright and inviting sunroom provides versatile space-perfect for a home office, playroom, or potential guest area The expansive, dry basement provides excellent potential for future finishing and already includes a full bathroom-perfect for additional living space, a rec room, or guest suite. Major mechanical updates include new electrical service in 2025, a new furnace installed in 2025, A/C installed in 2020, and a hot water heater replaced in 2018. Enjoy outdoor living in the peaceful backyard, complete with a privacy wall on the porch and a brand-new cedar fence installed in 2025, along with all new landscaping. An insurance claim for a new roof on both the house and garage has been approved, with transfer of benefits to be assigned to the buyer and installation scheduled for the spring. A great opportunity to own a home with strong fundamentals, recent upgrades, and room to make it your own.
  1. Listed by Kate Russell • Dream Realty Services
    P: (815)-651-8450 C: (815)-651-8450 kate.acwllc@gmail.com

Sold By Advantage Realty, Inc.

Property Details for 1009 Helen Avenue

Area
Joliet
Township
Joliet
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas
LISTING UPDATED: 02/11/2026 02:37 AM

Property Details for 1009 Helen Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #12539151
Days on Market5
Taxes$4,054 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 1 Story
Year Built1952
Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,405 SF
CountyWill County

Location

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Building Information for 1009 Helen Avenue

Stories-Year Built1952Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,405 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,493 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,155

Property Taxes

$338

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 1009 Helen Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 86
  • High School District: 204
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 86
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 5
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Dining Room: None
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: 1 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 60 X118
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Brick
  • General Information: None
  • Living Area Source: Landlord/Tenant/Seller
  • Assessor Square Footage: 1179
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 23
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 13X13
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 11X9
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 15X11
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 10X8
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 16X13
Sun Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Dimensions: 12X12

Property History for 1009 Helen Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 6, 2026

Sold

MRED #12539151

$237,000
Feb 2, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1928492579

$237,000

+10.9% / yr

Jan 6, 2026

Pending

MRED #12539151

Jan 6, 2026

Contingent

MRED #12539151

Jan 2, 2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12539151

$225,000
Apr 12, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1488714969

$160,000
Oct 5, 2021

Cancelled

MRED #11225999

$129,900
Sep 24, 2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11225999

$129,900
Sep 22, 2021

Pending

MRED #11225999

Sep 22, 2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11225999

$129,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/06/2026

Sold

MRED #12539151

$237,000
02/02/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1928492579

$237,000

+10.9% / yr

01/06/2026

Pending

MRED #12539151

01/06/2026

Contingent

MRED #12539151

01/02/2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12539151

$225,000
04/12/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1488714969

$160,000
10/05/2021

Cancelled

MRED #11225999

$129,900
09/24/2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11225999

$129,900
09/22/2021

Pending

MRED #11225999

09/22/2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11225999

$129,900

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1009 Helen Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$6,478Additions$49,918Total$56,396
Tax Record2024$4,054 ($338 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,179 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,179 SqFtStories1Lot Size7,200 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1952CountyWILLAPN30-07-22-114-011

Schools near 1009 Helen Avenue

This home is within Joliet Township Hsd 204 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Edna Keith Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm
Public6 to 8

Joliet Central High School
Public9 to 12

Thompson Instructional Center
PublicK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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