Impeccably renovated and expanded vintage home on tree-lined Sheridan Road in Waukegan's Near North Historic District. The first floor has been expanded and reconfigured, designed by Diana Melichar Architects of Lake Forest. The renovation included the addition of an airy sunroom at the rear of the house featuring Hardy Board exterior siding, stained cement floor, beamed ceiling, gas fireplace and oversized windows and sliding glass door for maximum views of the expansive back yard ... which leads to the bluff overlooking Lake Michigan in the distance. There is also a walking path behind the garage which leads down the bluff towards the lake. An ideal floor plan on the main level features a separate dining room, spacious kitchen and living room, updated powder room, office area, and the sunroom. The remodeled kitchen is filled with natural sunlight through an oversized window, high end appliances, hardwood flooring, ample counter space and storage with built-in pantry in the cabinetry. Windows throughout have been replaced with high quality Marvin windows, stained and etched glass accents in the living room and dining room; glass blocks added in the basement to bring in daylight. A new solid wood front door opens to large foyer with brilliant crystal chandeliers and dramatic wooden staircase. Central A/C; tankless water heater; furnace replaced 2023. This elegant home features high ceilings throughout the first floor, the creation of a first floor laundry room, original hardwood floors refinished on first level, updated bathrooms and scenic views from north and east side of home. There is a seamless blend of Craftsman oak millwork with 19th Century millwork with bullseye casings. The expansive grounds are beautifully landscaped front, sides and rear. The 2-car garage features a unique bonus room with fireplace. There is ample room for parking several cars in long driveway and apron turnaround. The outdoor patio off the sunroom addition provides opportunity for serenity, privacy and recreation in the deep back yard with mature trees.
Contingent
$425,000
1021 N Sheridan Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085
4beds
2,364sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1901
1.58 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$180/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Gas fireplaceFirst floor laundry roomTree-lined sheridan roadUpdated bathroomsOffice areaBeamed ceilingSpacious kitchen
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Listed by:
Debra Kruger, CRS,GRI 847-446-4000,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12651642
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Workshop, Storage, Bonus Room, Walk In Closet, Office, Foyer, Heated Sun Room, Other Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X17
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X13
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X12
Bonus room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 276 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X23
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X15
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 54 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X9
Other
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X18
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X14
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 70 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 336 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X24
Office
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Other
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X8
Storage
- Level: Basement
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X14
Walk in closet
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 54 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X9
Other
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 594 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X27
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Oven, Range Hood, Humidifier
- Laundry: Main Level, In Unit
Features
- Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Historic/Period Mlwk, Beamed Ceilings, Separate Dining Room, Pantry, Replacement Windows, Workshop
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Doors: ENERGY STAR Qualified Doors, French Doors, Sliding Doors
- Windows: Replacement Windows, Drapes, Double Pane Windows, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Window Treatments, Some Stained Glass
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Attic: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Gas Log, Family Room, Living Room, Exterior
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,364 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
Lot
- Size: 1.58 Acres
- Dimensions: 89 x 785
- Features: Mature Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 08164020070000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Stone
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1901
- Major remodel year: 2012
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Water Heater
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Subdivision: School Trustees
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Waukegan
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $180/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $247,495
- Annual tax amount: $6,534
- Date on market: 5/23/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/29/2026 | Contingent | $425,000$180/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12651642 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $425,000+25%$180/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12651642 Report a problem | ||
| 1/24/2005 | Sold | $340,000+53.2%$144/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/8/2002 | Sold | $222,000+9.4%$94/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2001 | Sold | $203,000$86/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6,270 -23% | $91,299 +10.7% |
| 2022 | $8,146 +4.3% | $82,490 -12.5% |
| 2021 | $7,809 -0.2% | $94,327 +17.9% |
| 2020 | $7,824 +0.6% | $80,025 +9.1% |
| 2019 | $7,778 +17.4% | $73,330 +12.7% |
| 2018 | $6,626 | $65,084 +13% |
| 2017 | $6,626 +16.1% | $57,581 +15.1% |
| 2016 | $5,707 -15.3% | $50,036 +11.7% |
| 2015 | $6,739 -2% | $44,783 -11.8% |
| 2014 | $6,877 -7.9% | $50,803 -7.7% |
| 2012 | $7,470 -4.9% | $55,040 -16.3% |
| 2011 | $7,857 -3.3% | $65,793 -15.8% |
| 2010 | $8,124 -1.7% | $78,180 -15.2% |
| 2009 | $8,266 +2.9% | $92,214 -2.8% |
| 2008 | $8,035 +21.4% | $94,861 +22.1% |
| 2006 | $6,622 +5.4% | $77,693 |
| 2005 | $6,283 -2.2% | -- |
| 2004 | $6,425 +5.3% | -- |
| 2003 | $6,099 +13.6% | -- |
| 2002 | $5,370 +11.3% | -- |
| 2001 | $4,826 +71.8% | $54,166 +6.1% |
| 2000 | $2,809 | $51,055 |
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Neighborhood: 60085
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Greenwood Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 2/10Daniel Webster Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 1/10Waukegan High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Greenwood Elementary School
- Middle: Edith M. Smith Middle School
- High: Waukegan High School
- District: 60
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- 1021 N Sheridan Rd
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