Lovingly maintained for decades, this move-in ready ranch with strong bones offers great upside for a buyer looking to force equity. This home is much larger than it appears offering 2 bedrooms/2.5 baths, with ample closet space upstairs, plus a full basement with a large rec room and bonus rooms. This home checks all the boxes! All major mechanicals have been well maintained. Enjoy the deck for relaxing or grilling, plus a detached garage and ample parking.
New
$280,000
1939 Chestnut St, Waukegan, IL 60087
2beds
1,200sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
6,969 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$233/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Detached garageAmple parkingAmple closet space upstairs
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Listed by:
Ruben Marin 224-321-9246,
Century 21 Circle
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12740042
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Recreation Room, Deck, Other Room, Utility Room-Lower Level
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X8
Bonus room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Deck
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X15
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Bay Window(s))
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X13
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Other
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 64 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X8
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 272 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X17
Other
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 220 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X20
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Features
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,376
- Total interior livable area: 1,200 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Driveway, Owned, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 6,969 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 49x139
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 08093060230000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Waukegan
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $233/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $186,655
- Annual tax amount: $4,704
- Date on market: 9/2/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $280,000$233/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12740042 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,704 +3.6% | $68,747 +10.5% |
| 2023 | $4,539 +3.7% | $62,212 +10.8% |
| 2022 | $4,378 +6.2% | $56,139 +10.6% |
| 2021 | $4,124 -0.2% | $50,780 +19.7% |
| 2020 | $4,131 +0.6% | $42,440 +9.1% |
| 2019 | $4,104 +13% | $38,889 +9.1% |
| 2018 | $3,632 | $35,642 +13% |
| 2017 | $3,632 +16.1% | $31,533 +15.1% |
| 2016 | $3,129 +6.7% | $27,401 +11.7% |
| 2015 | $2,932 -2.5% | $24,525 +5.2% |
| 2014 | $3,008 -23.8% | $23,318 -7.7% |
| 2012 | $3,948 -7% | $25,264 -33.9% |
| 2011 | $4,247 -4.7% | $38,247 -16% |
| 2010 | $4,458 -2.1% | $45,555 -14.9% |
| 2009 | $4,555 +2.2% | $53,512 -2.8% |
| 2008 | $4,455 +6.8% | $55,047 +8.4% |
| 2006 | $4,171 +5.2% | $50,787 |
| 2005 | $3,963 +4.9% | -- |
| 2004 | $3,777 +1.9% | -- |
| 2003 | $3,708 +12.7% | -- |
| 2002 | $3,289 +11.7% | -- |
| 2001 | $2,945 +15.5% | $36,548 +5% |
| 2000 | $2,550 | $34,809 |
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Neighborhood: 60087
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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