12842 Wood St, Blue Island, IL 60406
What This House Offers
** Rooms for Rent – Blue Island, IL | Available Immediately **
Two private bedrooms available for rent upstairs in a home in Blue Island. Each room is…
$600/month + $50/month for utilities, for a total of $650/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. Drug-free, no smoking home.
** Rent Discount Opportunity **
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!
Unit
6 Month Lease
Home Features
- Air Conditioning
- Basement
- Deck
- Dishwasher
- Furnished
- Kitchen
- Lawn
- Smoke Free
- Wi-Fi
- Yard
Community Features
- Furnished Units Available
- Laundry Facilities
12842 Wood St is a room for rent in Blue Island, IL
Fees & Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
No Pets Allowed
Parking
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Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
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Blue Island, IL 60406
Area Scores
Walkability
Moderately walkable
Transit
Good public transit
Driveability
Very drivable
Bikeability
Fairly bikeable
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Driveability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
Soundscore™
Active
A Sound Score rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
Travel and Transit
Commuter Rail
1 min Drive
Commuter Rail
1 min Drive
Airport
23 min Drive
Airport
50 min Drive
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Burr Oak Elementary School
Grades K-5
Public
Burr Oak Academy
Grades PK-5
Public
Calumet Elementary School
Grades 6-8
Public
St Benedict Elementary School
Grades PK-8
Private
Dd Eisenhower High School (Campus)
Grades 9-12
Public
Blue Cap School
Grades K-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
| School | Commute Time (Distance) |
|---|---|
| Saint Xavier University | Drive: 13 min (6.2 mi) |
| South Suburban College | Drive: 13 min (6.6 mi) |
| Chicago State University | Drive: 15 min (6.8 mi) |
| Richard J. Daley College | Drive: 17 min (9.5 mi) |
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Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 12842 Wood St proximity to 12840-12850 S Ashland Ave, Raceway Park Shopping Center, and 1133-1135 W 127th St. 12840-12850 S Ashland Ave is 0.6 miles away, and Raceway Park Shopping Center is within a 12 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 60, 12842 Wood St has good public transit, including 10 transit stops within 9.1 miles. Transit options include 95Th/Dan Ryan Terminal and 87Th Street Station.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 12842 Wood St are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 4.7 miles, including Calumet Woods, West Pullman Park, and Prospect Gardens Park.
Airports
Living in Blue Island provides easy access to Chicago Midway International, located just 24 minutes from 12842 Wood St. Another nearby airport is Chicago O'Hare International, located 35.7 miles away.
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