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    • $340,000

    1605 N Jackson St, Waukegan, IL 60085

    3beds
    1,944sqft
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    $2,463/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1930
    6,700 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $175/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Charming cozy fireplaceFully fenced backyardAttached two-car garageFire pitPrivate sitting areaCovered bar areaAdjacent sunroom
    Gorgeous 1930s Brick Colonial sitting high on a hill on a scenic street in Waukegan! This lovely home shows beautifully with incredible charm, character, and a wonderful vibe. Step inside the welcoming front foyer featuring newer slate tile, a convenient coat closet, and an arched entry that opens to a spacious living room. You will love the charming, cozy fireplace and the adjacent sunroom-an ideal space for a home office, reading room, or play area. The main level also boasts a spacious dining room with classic glass-front corner cabinets, leading into a beautifully updated kitchen (2023) complete with quartz countertops, a subway tile backsplash, quality appliances, and a clever built-in coffee bar tucked by the back door. Upstairs, you will find three bedrooms, including an extra-large primary bedroom with deep closets and a private sitting area (previously two bedrooms and easily converted back if needed). As you wander down to the basement, please notice the convenient powder room located at the top of the stairs. The full basement is a massive plus, featuring a brand-new second full bath just finished this week! This level offers excellent open space perfect for a rec room, workout area, or home gym, plus a dedicated laundry room and abundant storage. Outside, the property features perfectly planned, low-maintenance perennial flowerbeds designed to bloom continuously from May through November, alongside two mature, fruit-bearing cherry trees. Enjoy this stunning backdrop from your fully fenced backyard, which boasts a covered bar area, a fire pit, a cobblestone patio, a storage shed, a dog run, and an attached two-car garage. Smart updates include: new roof, a complete tear-off (5 yrs), new gutters (5 yrs), electric updated 2023, a 2008 furnace, a 2024 water heater, solid plaster walls, and beautiful hardwood floors thruout most of the home. This exceptional property is well worth the look-come see it today and imagine making your own memories here for years to come!
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    Listed by:

    Kris Seegren, ABR,AHWD,CRS,SRES 847-772-6139,

    RE/MAX Plaza

    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12670220MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Rooms
      • Room types: Sun Room
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 280 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 28X10
      Bedroom 2
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 140 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 14X10
      Bedroom 3
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 108 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12X9
      Dining room
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 156 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 13X12
      Family room
      • Features: Flooring (Other)
      • Level: Basement
      • Area: 120 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12X10
      Kitchen
      • Features: Kitchen (Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Slate)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 120 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12X10
      Laundry
      • Features: Flooring (Other)
      • Level: Basement
      • Area: 64 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 8X8
      Living room
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 286 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 22X13
      Sun room
      • Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 180 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 20X9
      Heating
      • Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Window Unit(s)
      Appliances
      • Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Range Hood
      • Laundry: In Unit, Sink
      Features
      • Built-in Features, Historic/Period Mlwk, Separate Dining Room, Quartz Counters
      • Flooring: Hardwood
      • Basement: Partially Finished,Full
      • Attic: Interior Stair,Pull Down Stair
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 0
      • Total interior livable area: 1,944 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
      • Attached garage spaces: 2
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: No Disability Access
      Features
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Patio
      • Exterior features: Dog Run, Fire Pit, Lighting
      • Fencing: Fenced
      Lot
      • Size: 6,700 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 134 x 50
      • Features: Landscaped
      Details
      • Additional structures: Kennel/Dog Run, Shed(s)
      • Parcel number: 08161080080000
      • Special conditions: None

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Colonial,Georgian
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Brick, Plaster
      • Roof: Asphalt
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1930

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: Circuit Breakers
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
      HOA
      • Services included: None
      Location
      • Region: Waukegan

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $175/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $216,031
      • Annual tax amount: $5,554
      • Date on market: 6/17/2026
      • Ownership: Fee Simple

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/27/2026Contingent$340,000$175/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12670220 Report a problem
        6/17/2026Listed for sale$340,000+66.7%$175/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12670220 Report a problem
        2/10/2006Sold$204,000+25.2%$105/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        8/31/2000Sold$163,000+7.6%$84/sqft
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        12/23/1998Sold$151,500+1%$78/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        6/9/1995Sold$150,000$77/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$5,554 +3.4%$77,331 +7.4%
        2023$5,369 +4.1%$72,003 +10.9%
        2022$5,158 +6.4%$64,936 +10.5%
        2021$4,847 -0.3%$58,759 +20.2%
        2020$4,863 +0.4%$48,902 +9.1%
        2019$4,842 +17%$44,811 +13%
        2018$4,138 $39,659 +13%
        2017$4,138 +15.1%$35,087 +15.1%
        2016$3,596 -8.9%$30,490 +11.7%
        2015$3,948 -1.9%$27,289 -6.9%
        2014$4,023 -22.7%$29,316 -7.7%
        2012$5,206 -6%$31,762 -33.9%
        2011$5,536 -5.8%$48,085 -17.4%
        2010$5,877 +1.4%$58,183 -12.5%
        2009$5,797 +2.5%$66,463 -2.8%
        2008$5,653 +6.9%$68,370 +8.4%
        2006$5,290 +4.6%$63,079
        2005$5,060 +3.8%--
        2004$4,877 +2.2%--
        2003$4,774 +3.4%--
        2002$4,616 +11.1%--
        2001$4,155 +13.3%$50,137 +3.3%
        2000$3,668 $48,539
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 60085

        Getting around

        54 / 100
        Somewhat Walkable
        29 / 100
        Some Transit
        52 / 100
        Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Greenwood Elementary School
        • Middle: Edith M. Smith Middle School
        • High: Waukegan High 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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