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For sale by owner
  • $729,000

    27961 N Myrtle St, Wauconda, IL 60084

    4beds
    2,792sqft
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    SingleFamily
    Built in 1995
    0.34 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $261/sqft
    $16/mo HOA

    What's special

    Dual staircasesViews of bangs lake
    Rare opportunity in the highly desirable Elmcrest Subdivision, a private 53-home lake community offering resident beach access, lake rights, pier availability, and views of Bangs Lake. Enjoy walking path to charming downtown Wauconda for dining, shopping & extended lake life. Cooks park is across the street from residence with baseball fields, fireworks display. Property sits on 3 parcels, currently combined but easily separated. This spacious 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath, two-story home offers 2,765 sq ft plus a fully finished basement and a flexible layout ideal for everyday living and entertaining. Highlights include three fireplaces (one on each level), hardwood floors on the main level, dual staircases, carpeted upper level, and a heated 3-car garage. The property sits on three combined lots, including a side lot with a pool, hot tub, and shed, offering exceptional privacy and future development potential. All parcels may be separated with water and septic availability. Major updates include two newer furnaces, air conditioning units, and water heaters. Home is connected to Lake Michigan water and includes a Brinks Home security system with cameras. Located in unincorporated Lake County / Township of Wauconda for lower property taxes. Low $200/year HOA. Pre-approval required prior to showings.
    What the owner loves about this home
    Turnkey Lake Retreat — Available Fully Furnished This home may be offered furnished, including interior furnishings, patio furniture, pool accessories, and recreational amenities — allowing the next owner to step directly into lake living with nothing left to do but enjoy.
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    Property Owner (847) 401-2202

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Forced air, Gas
      Cooling
      • Central
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
      Features
      • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
      • Basement: Finished
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 2,792 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 3
      • Parking features: Garage - Attached, Off-street
      Features
      • Exterior features: Vinyl, Brick
      • Has spa: Yes
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Park, Water
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: Water
      Lot
      • Size: 0.34 Acres
      Details
      • Parcel number: 0925102012

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      Materials
      • Roof: Composition
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1995

      Community & HOA

      HOA
      • Has HOA: Yes
      • HOA fee: $16 monthly
      Location
      • Region: Wauconda

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $261/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $383,231
      • Annual tax amount: $10,619
      • Date on market: 6/30/2026

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

        Not available

        $3,381/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/30/2026Listed for sale$729,000+811.3%$261/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        1/5/1995Sold$80,000$29/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$10,619 +1.5%$136,353 +6.8%
        2023$10,461 $127,731 +11.8%
        2022-- $114,276 +9.4%
        2021$10,283 +2.9%$104,454 +11%
        2020$9,993 +3.2%$94,071 +5.8%
        2019$9,681 -0.6%$88,906 -0.6%
        2018$9,735 $89,425 +1.2%
        2017$9,735 +35.1%$88,390 +5.6%
        2016$7,208 +13.6%$83,703 +8.9%
        2015$6,347 +2.5%$76,841 +13.2%
        2014$6,195 +2.9%$67,871 -1.8%
        2012$6,022 -20.4%$69,094 -32.5%
        2011$7,567 -3.2%$102,357 -12.2%
        2010$7,816 +9.5%$116,642 -3.8%
        2009$7,141 +2.3%$121,270 -0.4%
        2008$6,979 +8.9%$121,776 -0.2%
        2006$6,406 +5.4%$121,962
        2005$6,079 +26.7%--
        2004$4,798 -11.2%--
        2003$5,405 +11.4%--
        2002$4,854 -3.1%--
        2001$5,011 +3.9%$80,336 +3.2%
        2000$4,821 $77,824
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 60084

        Getting around

        23 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        26 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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