12842 Wood St
Blue Island, IL 60406
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Bedrooms
2
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Bathrooms
1
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Square Feet
900 sq ft
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Available
Available Sep 16
Highlights
- Furnished
- Yard
- Basement
- Deck
About This Home
** Rooms for Rent – Blue Island, IL | Available Immediately ** Two private bedrooms available for rent upstairs in a home in Blue Island. Each room is $500/month + $50/month for utilities, for a total of $550/month. The upstairs includes a bathroom and a furnished common area. Discount if both rooms are rented by the same person. ** Home Features ** • Two private bedrooms available • Shared bathroom (private if renting both rooms) • Shared furnished common area • Central AC & heat • Internet included • Fenced-in backyard with deck • Nice park directly across the street • Plenty of off-street parking • Quiet residential neighborhood • No washer/dryer — laundromat is just a 2-minute drive away ** Convenient Location ** • 3-minute drive to the Metra station • Right off Route 57 • Downtown Chicago can be about 30 minutes or less in light traffic • Aldi and Walgreens just down the street • Close to lots of shopping, restaurants, and other amenities ** About the Home ** The homeowner will be living in the home and will occupy the basement with her small hypoallergenic dog. The basement is private and not part of the rental space. Tenant(s) will share the upstairs common areas and have access to the backyard and deck. No additional pets allowed. ** Rent Discount Opportunityn** Rent may be reduced for a tenant willing to take responsibility for regular lawn mowing and snow shoveling; amount to be negotiated based on responsibilities. ** Application & Requirements ** • $35-40 application fee • Application includes credit, background, eviction, and income verification • Preference for applicants with credit score above 720. Looking for respectful, clean, and considerate tenants who are comfortable sharing a home with the homeowner and potentially another tenant. If you're interested or know someone who might be a good fit, please reach out for more details or to schedule a time to see the room!
12842 Wood St is a house located in Cook County and the 60406 ZIP Code.
House Features
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
Wi-Fi
Furnished
- Wi-Fi
- Air Conditioning
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Basement
- Furnished
- Laundry Facilities
- Furnished Units Available
- Deck
- Yard
- Lawn
Fees and Policies
The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.
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Blue Island earned its name from the blue haze that once drifted over a glacial ridge rising above the surrounding prairie, and that sense of standing apart from the crowd still holds today. Located about 15 miles south of the Chicago Loop in Cook County, this small city covers roughly five square miles and carries a distinctly grounded character. It grew as a commercial and industrial hub in the 19th and 20th centuries, with railroads and brick making shaping much of its early identity. Moraine Valley Community College anchors the area educationally and draws a steady stream of students and staff. The "Uptown" corridor along Western Avenue and Main Street remains the social and retail heart of the city, lined with local businesses and neighborhood taverns.
The housing stock reflects the city's working-class roots, offering a range of single-family rentals, two-flats, and smaller apartment communities.
Learn more about living in Blue Island| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 13 min | 6.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 6.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 15 min | 6.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 17 min | 9.5 mi |
Transportation options available in Blue Island include 87Th Street Station, located 6.8 miles from 12842 Wood St. 12842 Wood St is near Chicago Midway International, located 13.7 miles or 24 minutes away, and Chicago O'Hare International, located 35.7 miles or 50 minutes away.
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Drive: | 11 min | 6.8 mi |
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Drive: | 13 min | 7.9 mi |
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Drive: | 14 min | 8.7 mi |
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Drive: | 16 min | 8.8 mi |
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Drive: | 14 min | 9.1 mi |
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| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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Chicago Midway International
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Drive: | 24 min | 13.7 mi |
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Chicago O'Hare International
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Drive: | 50 min | 35.7 mi |
Time and distance from 12842 Wood St.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi |
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Calumet Woods
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi |
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West Pullman Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.9 mi |
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Prospect Gardens Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.0 mi |
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Munroe Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.9 mi |
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Mt. Greenwood Park
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.7 mi |
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 5.5 mi |
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 52 min | 35.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 63 min | 40.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 58 min | 42.1 mi |
- Wi-Fi
- Air Conditioning
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Basement
- Furnished
- Laundry Facilities
- Furnished Units Available
- Deck
- Yard
- Lawn
12842 Wood St Photos
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TV next to entrance of Bedroom 1
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Bedroom 2, virtually staged
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Bedroom 1, virtually staged