137 Independence Ave

650 Sq. Ft.
$377 / Sq. Ft.
650
Sq. Ft.
$377
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This 1 story single family home offers 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, finished basement with second kitchen. Two cars detached garage and fenced backyard. Located in quiet neighborhood, five minutes from I-80. New floors, furnace, doors and trim, fresh paint, new plumbing, asphalt driveway, patio and much more. Low taxes. Separate basement entrance.This 1 story single family home offers 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, finished basement with second kitchen. Two cars detached garage and fenced backyard. Located in quiet neighborhood, five minutes from I-80. New floors, furnace, doors and trim, fresh paint, new plumbing, asphalt driveway, patio and much more. Low taxes. Separate basement entrance.
  1. Listed by Colleen Berg • Berg Properties
    P: (708)-406-9637 cberg@bergproperties.com; support@bergproperties.com

Property Details for 137 Independence 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
Architectural Style
Ranch
LISTING UPDATED: 02/16/2026 10:33 AM

Property Details for 137 Independence Avenue

StatusContingent
MLS #12483127
Days on Market146
Taxes$2,653 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 1 Story
Year Built1950
Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,680 SF
CountyWill County

Location

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Building Information for 137 Independence Avenue

Stories-Year Built1950Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,680 SF

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Property Information for 137 Independence Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 86
  • Elementary School: T E Culbertson Elementary School
  • High School District: 204
  • High School: Joliet Central High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 204
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, 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
  • Interior Property Features: 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Num Of Rooms: 5
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1
  • Community Features: Street Paved
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Bath Amenities: European Shower
  • Basement Type: Finished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Basement Sq Ft: 650
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Type: 1 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water: Well-Shared
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2023
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Total Sq Ft: 650
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 1300
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 1300
  • Main Sq Ft: 650
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 5680
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 650.0
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
  • Assessor Square Footage: 624
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 3
  • Document Date: 2025-10-03T14:51:53
  • 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: 11X11
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 13X12
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: 12X10
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 13X10
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 12X12

Property History for 137 Independence Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 9, 2026

Contingent

MRED #12483127

Feb 4, 2026

Price Change

MRED #12483127

$245,000
Feb 4, 2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12483127

$258,000
Dec 3, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #12483127

$245,000
Nov 3, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12483127

Oct 3, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12483127

$258,000
May 16, 2022

Sold

MRED #11372990

$51,500
May 11, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1490434692

$51,500

-2.0% / yr

Apr 28, 2022

Pending

MRED #11372990

Apr 27, 2022

Contingent

MRED #11372990

Apr 27, 2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11372990

$35,000
Apr 10, 2022

Contingent

MRED #11372990

Apr 10, 2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11372990

$35,000
May 24, 2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #94266251

$76,500
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/09/2026

Contingent

MRED #12483127

02/04/2026

Price Change

MRED #12483127

$245,000
02/04/2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12483127

$258,000
12/03/2025

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #12483127

$245,000
11/03/2025

Contingent

MRED #12483127

10/03/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12483127

$258,000
05/16/2022

Sold

MRED #11372990

$51,500
05/11/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1490434692

$51,500

-2.0% / yr

04/28/2022

Pending

MRED #11372990

04/27/2022

Contingent

MRED #11372990

04/27/2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11372990

$35,000
04/10/2022

Contingent

MRED #11372990

04/10/2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11372990

$35,000
05/24/2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #94266251

$76,500

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Public Records for 137 Independence Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$5,083Additions$27,039Total$32,122
Tax Record2024$2,653 ($221 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt624 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt624 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,680 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1946CountyWILLAPN30-07-13-214-054

Schools near 137 Independence 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
T E Culbertson Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm
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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