$550 Total Monthly Price

12842 Wood St, Blue Island, IL 60406

Last Updated: 3 Days Ago

Room for Rent

This listing offers a private bedroom within a shared property. You may share common spaces like the kitchen, living room, and possibly bathrooms with other renters or the property owner.

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

$550 Total Monthly Price

6 Month Lease

2 Beds
1 Bath
900 Sq. Ft.
Available Sep. 16

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

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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Get In Touch

Property Address:
12842 Wood St,
Blue Island, IL 60406
Phone Number: (978) 620-9746

Area Scores

Walkability

Moderately walkable

Transit

Good public transit

Driveability

Very drivable

Bikeability

Fairly bikeable

Scores provided by

Soundscore

Active

Scores provided by

Travel and Transit

Commuter Rail

1 min Drive

Commuter Rail

1 min Drive

Airport

Chicago Midway International

23 min Drive

Chicago Midway International

Airport

Chicago O'Hare International

50 min Drive

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Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

GreatSchools rating: 3 out of 10

Burr Oak Elementary School

Grades K-5

Public

Not rated

Burr Oak Academy

Grades PK-5

Public

GreatSchools rating: 4 out of 10

Calumet Elementary School

Grades 6-8

Public

Not rated

St Benedict Elementary School

Grades PK-8

Private

GreatSchools rating: 2 out of 10

Dd Eisenhower High School (Campus)

Grades 9-12

Public

Not rated

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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(978) 620-9746