1225 Clara Ave

1,016 Sq. Ft.
$231 / Sq. Ft.
1,016
Sq. Ft.
$231
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a wonderful opportunity for a buyer looking to add value and make a space their own. Featuring a fully fenced yard, detached garage, and a full unfinished basement. This home provides a strong starting point for customization and improvement. Recent updates include a new roof and gutters (2020), new dryer (2021), and a Nest thermostat. The layout offers comfortable living space with great potential both inside and out. Seller is offering a 14-month home warranty...This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a wonderful opportunity for a buyer looking to add value and make a space their own. Featuring a fully fenced yard, detached garage, and a full unfinished basement. This home provides a strong starting point for customization and improvement. Recent updates include a new roof and gutters (2020), new dryer (2021), and a Nest thermostat. The layout offers comfortable living space with great potential both inside and out. Seller is offering a 14-month home warranty for added peace of mind. The home is ideal for those with vision who are ready to bring their ideas to life. With solid bones, and room to enhance, this property presents an excellent opportunity for the right buyer to create something special.
  1. Listed by Tom Wawczak • Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby
    P: (815)-735-2868 tomwawczak@att.net
  2. Listed by Kelly Pina • Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby
    P: (815)-823-6147 C: (815)-823-6147 kelrpina2@gmail.com

Property Details for 1225 Clara Avenue

Area
Joliet
Township
Joliet
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.5
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.5
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas
LISTING UPDATED: 02/19/2026 12:07 AM

Property Details for 1225 Clara Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #12553748
Days on Market32
Taxes$4,940 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 1 Story
Year Built1949
Lot Size0.09 AC / 3,920 SF
CountyWill County

Location

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Building Information for 1225 Clara Avenue

Stories-Year Built1949Building Size-Lot Size0.09 AC / 3,920 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,557 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,145

Property Taxes

$412

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1225 Clara 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
  • Additional Parcels: No
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
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: 1 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
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: 132x45x132x45
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Aluminum Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Assessor Square Footage: 1016
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional, Cash
  • Public Document Count: 2
  • Document Date: 2026-01-25T12:46:35
  • Photos Count: 24
  • 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: 16X11
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 9X11
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: 12X12
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 8X12
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 10X12

Property History for 1225 Clara Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 13, 2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12553748

$235,000
Feb 2, 2026

Contingent

MRED #12553748

Jan 23, 2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12553748

$235,000
Aug 1, 2017

Sold

MRED #09646042

$145,000
Jul 21, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #603558343

$145,000

+0.3% / yr

Jun 8, 2017

Pending

MRED #09646042

Jun 2, 2017

Listed (Active)

MRED #09646042

$145,000
Feb 22, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #152788502

$139,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/13/2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12553748

$235,000
02/02/2026

Contingent

MRED #12553748

01/23/2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12553748

$235,000
08/01/2017

Sold

MRED #09646042

$145,000
07/21/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #603558343

$145,000

+0.3% / yr

06/08/2017

Pending

MRED #09646042

06/02/2017

Listed (Active)

MRED #09646042

$145,000
02/22/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #152788502

$139,900

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

Public Records for 1225 Clara Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$12,334Additions$54,641Total$66,975
Tax Record2024$4,940 ($412 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,016 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,016 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,760 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1949CountyWILLAPN30-07-05-310-013

Schools near 1225 Clara 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 - 1 to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Taft Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Hufford Junior High School
Public6 to 8

Joliet Central High School
Public9 to 12

Eisenhower Academy
Public1 to 5

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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1225 Clara Avenue is a single family home for sale in Joliet, IL 60435. This property was listed for sale on January 23, 2026 by Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby, it's currently listed at $235,000. It has been on the market for a total of 32 days and was last sold on August 1, 2017. This listing's school districts are Joliet Township Hsd 204 School District, Joliet Public School District 86 School District. Nearby schools include Taft Elementary School, Hufford Junior High School and Joliet Central High School. 1225 Clara Avenue is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,016 sqft single family home built in 1949.

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