For The LOVE of VINTAGE! This HISTORIC WAUKEGAN TREASURE CAN BE YOURS TODAY! Designed by Renowned Architect, Jerome Cerny, this English Manor Home sits in a PRIVATE ENCLAVE BORDERED BY BOWEN PARK, RAVINES AND LAKE MICHIGAN*Park Your Boat At Waukegan Harbor and Marina and Enjoy the Beach in the Summertime! The Interior of the Residence Exudes Warmth and Character with Exquisite Details At Every Turn*A Stunning Fireplace Flanked by Lit Alcoves Anchors the Living Room with Two Sets of French Doors that Open to the Family Room and INVITING THREE-SEASON SUNROOM with VAULTED TIMBER CEILINGS*WOODBURNING STOVE and WALLS OF WINDOWS*Soak in the Picturesque Views of the Sweeping Yard and Ravine Offering a Rare Blend of Seclusion and Scenic Beauty*Warmer Weather Entertaining Flows to the Expanded Walled Patio Where You Can Light the Firepit and Soak in the Sounds of Nature*Handsome FIRST FLOOR OFFICE/LIBRARY with Knotty Pine Walls*Barreled Ceiling and Fireplace is a Perfect Work-At-Home Spot*Celebrations are Enjoyed in the Formal Dining Room that is OPEN TO THE RENOVATED KITCHEN with Greenhouse Window, Apron Sink, Quartz Countertops*Rich Cabinetry and Stainless Appliances*Desirable MAIN FLOOR BEDROOM AND NEARBY FULL BATH for Guests*An Elegant Staircase Leads to the Second Floor with Two Spacious Bedrooms with Charming Ceiling Lines and Built-Ins that Share a Coveted Vintage Jack-and-Jill Bath*Quaint Hallway Leads to the EXPANSIVE PRIMARY SUITE WING with RENOVATED BATH Complete with Walk-In Shower*Linen Closet*Heat Fan and Heated Floor*Spacious Dressing Room with Walls of Closets Opens to the Soothing Primary Bedroom with Vaulted Ceilings that View the Natural Landscape Below*Attached 2-Car Garage and Large Unfinished Basement for Workshop*Storage*Tools and More*Cerny's Philosophy of the Home as a "Safe Haven" is Evident Throughout in this Idyllic Setting where the Seasonal Beauty Enhances the Home's Historic Presence*A True Storybook Environment! Terracotta Tile Roof*Original Bruce Block Floor in Foyer and Office/Library*Many Original Doors and Hardware*Electric Dog Fence*Easy Access to Bonnie Brook and Thunderhawk Golf Courses plus Lyons Woods, Bowen Park with Access at the End of the Street and Vibrant Downtown Waukegan with the Genesee Theatre*Art Galleries and More! Perfectly Situated Between Downtown Milwaukee and Downtown Chicago For All Commuter Needs*See Features&Improvements*Floor Plans*Survey and Points of Interest Under Add'l Information Tab
Closed
$550,000
227 Miraflores Ave, Waukegan, IL 60087
4beds
3,092sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
0.82 Acres Lot
$551,900 Zestimate®
$178/sqft
$3,132 Estimated rent
Home value
$551,900
$508,000 - $602,000
$3,132/mo
Zestimate® history
Owner options
List your home for rent
$3,132/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Find your next renter with Zillow Rental Manager. Plus, with online applications, you can quickly screen prospective tenants – for free.
$3,132/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Refinance and save
$4,197/mo
Est. payment
Refinancing to a lower rate could help reduce your monthly payments and save thousands over the life of the loan.
$4,197/mo
Est. payment
Explore your selling options
Work with a Zillow partner agent
Leverage their expertise and Zillow's premium Showcase listings to get your home seen by more buyers.
Get startedList with your own agent
Get your home in front of millions of buyers by listing it on Zillow.
Learn how to do itSell it yourself
Take full control of how buyers see your home on Zillow by listing For Sale by Owner (FSBO).
List your homeWhat's special
Woodburning stoveElectric dog fenceWalls of windowsElegant staircaseCoveted vintage jack-and-jill bathLinen closetTerracotta tile roof
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Shannon Towson 847-433-5400,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Shane Vetter
Redfin Corporation
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12639057
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Foyer, Office, Sun Room, Sitting Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full, Shower Only)
- Level: Second
- Area: 272 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X16
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 266 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X14
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X9
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 247 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X13
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 336 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X16
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X11
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Galley), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X9
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 400 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X16
Office
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 288 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X16
Sun room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X11
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiant Floor
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Oven
Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Dining Room, Quartz Counters
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished,Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room, Den/Library
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 3,092 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Brick Driveway, 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
- Fencing: Electric
Lot
- Size: 0.82 Acres
- Dimensions: 43x87x118x110x213x181
- Features: Backs to Trees/Woods
Details
- Parcel number: 08092080010000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: English
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Stone
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Waukegan
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $178/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $465,838
- Annual tax amount: $12,375
- Date on market: 5/13/2026
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/23/2026 | Sold | $550,000-1.8%$178/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12639057 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2026 | Pending sale | $560,000$181/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12639057 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2026 | Contingent | $560,000$181/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12639057 Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $560,000+39%$181/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12639057 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2008 | Sold | $403,000-3.8%$130/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #06882199 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2008 | Listed for sale | $419,000-6.7%$136/sqft |
Source: Prudential Preferred Properties #06882199 Report a problem | ||
| 11/21/2007 | Listing removed | $449,000$145/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/24/2007 | Listed for sale | $449,000+65.1%$145/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/1998 | Sold | $272,000$88/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,085 -3.1% | $166,753 +7.4% |
| 2023 | $12,477 +7.3% | $155,264 +10.9% |
| 2022 | $11,623 +18.7% | $140,051 +12.1% |
| 2021 | $9,794 -0.8% | $124,892 +34.1% |
| 2020 | $9,874 -0.1% | $93,109 +9.1% |
| 2019 | $9,885 -13.2% | $85,319 -12.3% |
| 2018 | $11,392 | $97,304 +13% |
| 2017 | $11,392 +10.6% | $86,087 +15.1% |
| 2016 | $10,296 +20.4% | $74,806 +11.7% |
| 2015 | $8,554 -0.8% | $66,952 +18.5% |
| 2014 | $8,626 -17.9% | $56,523 -7.7% |
| 2012 | $10,511 -4.2% | $61,236 -31.6% |
| 2011 | $10,974 -2% | $89,581 -15.1% |
| 2010 | $11,200 -2.9% | $105,550 -16.5% |
| 2009 | $11,540 -0.4% | $126,360 -7.6% |
| 2008 | $11,584 +5% | $136,692 +8.4% |
| 2006 | $11,032 +5.1% | $126,114 |
| 2005 | $10,496 +4.9% | -- |
| 2004 | $10,001 +4% | -- |
| 2003 | $9,613 +3.6% | -- |
| 2002 | $9,275 +11.3% | -- |
| 2001 | $8,333 +15.3% | $97,019 +5.2% |
| 2000 | $7,226 | $92,213 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60087
Nearby homes
- $273,5004 bd2 ba1.2k sqft219 Miraflores Ave, Waukegan, IL 60087Off Market
- $272,000-- bd-- ba-- sqftSheridan Rd, Waukegan, IL 60087Off Market
- $283,600-- bd-- ba-- sqftSheridan Rd, Waukegan, IL 60087Off Market
- $319,7004 bd2 ba1.5k sqft224 Miraflores Ave, Waukegan, IL 60087Off Market
- $365,3003 bd3 ba2.6k sqft215 Miraflores Ave, Waukegan, IL 60087Off Market
- $386,2003 bd2 ba2.7k sqft230 Miraflores Ave, Waukegan, IL 60087Off Market
- $284,2003 bd2 ba1.1k sqft2234 Corona Rd, Waukegan, IL 60087Off Market
- $405,9003 bd2 ba2.4k sqft207 Miraflores Ave, Waukegan, IL 60087Off Market
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Greenwood Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10Daniel Webster Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 1/10Waukegan High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Greenwood Elementary School
- Middle: Jack Benny 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.
Get a cash offer in 3 minutes
Find out how much your home could sell for in as little as 3 minutes with a no-obligation cash offer.
Estimated market value
$551,900
Get a cash offer in 3 minutes
Find out how much your home could sell for in as little as 3 minutes with a no-obligation cash offer.
Estimated market value
$551,900
- Illinois
- Lake County
- Waukegan
- 60087
- 227 Miraflores Ave
Nearby cities
Nearby neighborhoods
Nearby zip codes
Other Waukegan Topics
