Recently rehabbed 4 bedroom & 2 bathroom with 1-car detached garage. 3 bedrooms & 1 bathroom on main floor. Living room, dining room, & all 3 bedrooms with hardwood floors. Full finished basement with a family room, rec room, 4th bedroom, & 2nd full bathroom. Enclosed front porch. Large fenced back yard. Come visit your new home today!!
Contingent
Price cut: $10K (6/26)
$289,900
1518 Melrose Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
4beds
1,437sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$2,101/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
8,246 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$202/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Full finished basementFamily roomEnclosed front porchHardwood floorsRec room
- 57 days |
- 663 |
- 41 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Michael Bodden 630-527-0095,
Chase Real Estate LLC
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12673051
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Enclosed Porch, Recreation Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X13
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X14
Enclosed porch
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X18
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 288 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X24
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X15
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X15
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 264 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X24
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,874
- Total interior livable area: 1,437 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,437
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Brick Driveway, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 8,246 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 08204220670000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1910
- Major remodel year: 2026
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Subdivision: Brown
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Waukegan
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $202/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $199,394
- Annual tax amount: $5,606
- Date on market: 6/9/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,376/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/27/2026 | Contingent | $289,900$202/sqft |
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| 7/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $289,900$202/sqft |
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| 7/16/2026 | Contingent | $289,900$202/sqft |
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| 7/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $289,900$202/sqft |
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| 6/29/2026 | Contingent | $289,900$202/sqft |
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| 6/26/2026 | Price change | $289,900-3.3%$202/sqft |
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| 6/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $299,900+161%$209/sqft |
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| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2017 | Listing removed | $1,400$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/5/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,400$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/21/2015 | Listing removed | $114,900$80/sqft |
Source: Baird & Warner #08877016 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2015 | Price change | $114,900-4.3%$80/sqft |
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| 4/1/2015 | Listed for sale | $120,000+2.6%$84/sqft |
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| 7/6/2001 | Sold | $117,000$81/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,767 +2.9% | $71,376 +7.4% |
| 2023 | $5,606 +51.3% | $66,458 +11.8% |
| 2022 | $3,705 +12.6% | $59,448 +56.9% |
| 2021 | $3,291 -17% | $37,897 +8.3% |
| 2020 | $3,967 +9.6% | $34,997 +0% |
| 2019 | $3,620 +17.5% | $34,996 +42.9% |
| 2018 | $3,082 | $24,488 +13% |
| 2017 | $3,082 +40.8% | $21,665 +2.3% |
| 2016 | $2,188 +3.8% | $21,178 +11.7% |
| 2015 | $2,109 -3.5% | $18,955 +2.7% |
| 2014 | $2,186 -44.7% | $18,458 -27% |
| 2012 | $3,954 -7% | $25,292 -33.9% |
| 2011 | $4,253 -6.2% | $38,291 -17.1% |
| 2010 | $4,532 +0.5% | $46,216 -12.8% |
| 2009 | $4,509 +2.2% | $53,028 -2.8% |
| 2008 | $4,411 +6.8% | $54,550 +8.4% |
| 2006 | $4,129 +4.8% | $50,329 |
| 2005 | $3,941 +4% | -- |
| 2004 | $3,788 +1.5% | -- |
| 2003 | $3,731 +13.5% | -- |
| 2002 | $3,289 +11.4% | -- |
| 2001 | $2,952 +14% | $36,633 +3.8% |
| 2000 | $2,589 | $35,284 |
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Neighborhood: 60085
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Washington Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 3/10Robert E Abbott Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 1/10Waukegan High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Andrew Cooke Magnet Elementary School
- Middle: Robert E Abbott Middle School
- District: 60
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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