Spectacular one of a kind contemporary 2 story home nestled into an .85 acre wooded lot. If you've been dreaming of space, privacy, and room to spread out, this home will not disappoint. Huge windows bring the beauty of nature indoors. 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and a full finished walkout basement that would make a wonderful in-law suite with separate entrance. Main floor features a 2 story living room with floor to ceiling windows, bamboo flooring, gas stove in the living room helps to heat the home and beautiful poplar doors and trim throughout. Wood and beamed ceilings create a warm and welcoming ambiance. Beautiful cherry kitchen cabinets with extra deep uppers, solid surface countertops and stainless steel appliance including a Thermador oven/range, GE Frenchdoor refrigerator and an eating area that offers a cozy wall fireplace. The 2nd floor includes a loft, 2nd bedroom and primary suite boasting a sitting room and a uniquely spacious primary bath with separate dual vanities, step in shower, deep jetted soaking tub and plenty of storage space. Heated floors in the bathrooms. The walkout lower level family room with hardwood flooring and plenty of windows offering maximum natural light. Wrap around composite decking is absolutely incredible with a lower deck for BBQing and gardening. The aggregate patio under the deck provides shade on hot summer days. The 21 x 21' detached workshop is perfect for contractors, hobbyists, car enthusiasts or anyone who needs serious workspace. This home has been renovated with love and thoughtfulness. Generac generator will keep everything working when the power goes out. Multiple offers Received. H&B by Monday.
Contingent
$625,000
26181 W Laurel Ave, Wauconda, IL 60084
5beds
2,848sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1973
0.85 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$219/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Bamboo flooringSolid surface countertops
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Yolonda Moenning 847-383-6600,
Keller Williams North Shore West
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12774046
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5, Sitting Room, Loft
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Bamboo), Bathroom (Full, Double Sink, Tub & Separate Shwr)
- Level: Second
- Area: 304 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X16
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Bamboo)
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Bamboo)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Bamboo)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Porcelain Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X9
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 616 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 28X22
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Closet, SolidSurfaceCounter), Flooring (Porcelain Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Bamboo)
- Level: Main
- Area: 304 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X16
Loft
- Features: Flooring (Bamboo)
- Level: Second
- Area: 64 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X8
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Second
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X8
Heating
- Heat Pump, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air, Other
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Softener, Water Softener Owned
- Laundry: Sink
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s), Beamed Ceilings, Open Floorplan
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished,Exterior Entry,Full,Walk-Out Access
- Attic: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Heatilator, Living Room, Dining Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 960
- Total interior livable area: 2,848 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 960
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
Lot
- Size: 0.85 Acres
- Dimensions: 231 X 158 X 216 X 173
- Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop, Outbuilding, Outdoor Kitchen, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 09354040010000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Water-Softener Owned, TV-Cable, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1973
Details
- Builder model: CUSTOM
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Street Lights, Street Paved
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Wauconda
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $219/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $423,873
- Annual tax amount: $10,023
- Date on market: 10/2/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/18/2007 | Sold | $415,000+48.2%$146/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #06543478 Report a problem | ||
| 11/24/1999 | Sold | $280,000$98/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,480 +2.7% | $150,813 +6.7% |
| 2023 | $9,232 -7.4% | $141,277 +9.4% |
| 2022 | $9,974 +4.6% | $129,138 +4.5% |
| 2021 | $9,533 +3.5% | $123,587 +14% |
| 2020 | $9,210 +3.9% | $108,385 +8.9% |
| 2019 | $8,868 +3.8% | $99,500 +3.4% |
| 2018 | $8,542 | $96,206 +1.2% |
| 2017 | $8,542 +9.5% | $95,093 +5.6% |
| 2016 | $7,801 -14.8% | $90,050 +8.9% |
| 2015 | $9,161 +11.9% | $82,668 -8.7% |
| 2014 | $8,188 +3% | $90,548 -0.1% |
| 2012 | $7,949 +9.9% | $90,666 -8.8% |
| 2011 | $7,231 +5% | $99,385 -3.9% |
| 2010 | $6,886 +6.5% | $103,464 -6.2% |
| 2009 | $6,465 -13.1% | $110,356 -14.1% |
| 2008 | $7,435 +1.9% | $128,478 +1.1% |
| 2006 | $7,297 +12.3% | $127,096 |
| 2005 | $6,498 +16.3% | -- |
| 2004 | $5,586 +2% | -- |
| 2003 | $5,478 +1.8% | -- |
| 2002 | $5,379 +131.9% | -- |
| 2001 | $2,320 -48% | $74,641 +3.2% |
| 2000 | $4,464 | $72,308 |
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Neighborhood: 60084
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wauconda Elementary School
- Middle: Wauconda Middle School
- High: Wauconda Comm High School
- District: 118
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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