509 S May St

$230,000
Price
3
Beds
1,176 Sq. Ft.
$196 / Sq. Ft.
1,176
Sq. Ft.
$196
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Ready for new owners. 3 bedrooms 2 upstairs and 1.1 baths, with basement with one bedroom. 2 car garage. Front porch has roof covering so for sitting out and enjoying the neighborhood. Walk into the foyer and look down the newly carpeted living and dining room combination with fireplace. 1/2 bath and smaller eat in kitchen on the 1st floor with laminate. Go up the stairs to the newly carpeted stairs to the 2 nice size bedrooms and one has a walk in closet. There is storage areas in the stairs going...Ready for new owners. 3 bedrooms 2 upstairs and 1.1 baths, with basement with one bedroom. 2 car garage. Front porch has roof covering so for sitting out and enjoying the neighborhood. Walk into the foyer and look down the newly carpeted living and dining room combination with fireplace. 1/2 bath and smaller eat in kitchen on the 1st floor with laminate. Go up the stairs to the newly carpeted stairs to the 2 nice size bedrooms and one has a walk in closet. There is storage areas in the stairs going up. Full bath up stairs. Walk out side the kitchen to a patricianly screened in porch. home has nice size yard and thee garage sure feels like its a 2.5 car garage. There is a room in basement that can be used as a bedroom or game room or what ever you like.

Property Details for 509 South May Street

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
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
LISTING UPDATED: 10/14/2025 12:07 AM

Property Details for 509 South May Street

StatusActive
MLS #12375534
Days on Market202
Taxes$4,214 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1915
Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,200 SF
CountyWill County

Location

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Building Information for 509 South May Street

Stories-Year Built1915Building Size-Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,200 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,488 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,137

Property Taxes

$351

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 509 South May Street

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 86
  • High School District: 204
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 86
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: On Site, 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: 6
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Room Type: Foyer, Walk In Closet, Screened Porch, Other Room
  • Num of Baths: 1.1
Exterior Features
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 40X130
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Aluminum Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Assessor Square Footage: 1176
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA, Cash
  • Public Document Count: 3
  • Document Date: 2025-08-23T16:50:01
  • Photos Count: 30
  • Rural: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15X10
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 14X10
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 10X10
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: COMBO
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 11X10
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 12X10
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 26X13
Walk In Closet 1 Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Walk In Closet
  • Dimensions: 10X4
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Dimensions: 10X9
Other Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Other Room
  • Dimensions: 9X7
Screened Porch Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Screened Porch
  • Dimensions: 10X6

Property History for 509 South May Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 8, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12375534

$230,000
Oct 8, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12375534

$245,000
Aug 27, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #12375534

$200,000
Jun 30, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12375534

$225,000
Jun 13, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12375534

$235,000
May 27, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12375534

$245,000
Jun 4, 2012

Cancelled

MRED #08039912

$85,000
Apr 11, 2012

Listed (Active)

MRED #08039912

$85,000
Feb 28, 2011

Sold

MRED #07677121

$26,000
Feb 12, 2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #305872718

$26,000

-21.6% / yr

Feb 4, 2011

Pending

MRED #07677121

Nov 14, 2010

Listed (Active)

MRED #07677121

$34,900
Jun 29, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #160967272

$102,000

+3.8% / yr

May 29, 2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #94574790

$91,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/08/2025

Price Change

MRED #12375534

$230,000
10/08/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12375534

$245,000
08/27/2025

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #12375534

$200,000
06/30/2025

Price Change

MRED #12375534

$225,000
06/13/2025

Price Change

MRED #12375534

$235,000
05/27/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12375534

$245,000
06/04/2012

Cancelled

MRED #08039912

$85,000
04/11/2012

Listed (Active)

MRED #08039912

$85,000
02/28/2011

Sold

MRED #07677121

$26,000
02/12/2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #305872718

$26,000

-21.6% / yr

02/04/2011

Pending

MRED #07677121

11/14/2010

Listed (Active)

MRED #07677121

$34,900
06/29/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #160967272

$102,000

+3.8% / yr

05/29/2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #94574790

$91,000

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Public Records for 509 South May Street

Taxable ValueLand$11,271Additions$41,900Total$53,171
Tax Record2024$4,454 ($371 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,176 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,176 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,240 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1915CountyWILLAPN30-07-17-406-016Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 509 South May Street

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 - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Lynne Thigpen Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Dirksen Junior High School
Public6 to 8

Joliet Central High School
Public9 to 12

Pathways Academy
Public9 to 12

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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509 South May Street is a single family home for sale in Joliet, IL 60436. This property was listed for sale on May 27, 2025 by Keller Williams Preferred Rlty, it's currently listed at $230,000. It has been on the market for a total of 202 days and was last sold on February 28, 2011. This listing's school districts are Joliet Township Hsd 204 School District, Joliet Public School District 86 School District. Nearby schools include Lynne Thigpen Elementary School, Dirksen Junior High School and Joliet Central High School. 509 South May Street is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,176 sqft single family home built in 1915.

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