Get ready to live like you're on a permanent vacation! Tucked away on a sprawling combined triple lot with sparkling views of Bangs Lake, this isn't just a house it's a lifestyle upgrade. If you've been dreaming of a place where you can crush your professional goals by morning & be on a jet ski by noon, you've found it. As an owner & member of the Elmcrest community. You'll enjoy exclusive lake rights, a private beach, a boat launch, and that coveted yearly pier rights as a homeowner. Whether you're heading down to the water for a sunset cruise or cruising the neighborhood in your golf cart, the lake life is literally right outside your door. Inside, this immaculately maintained gem offers over 4,000 square feet of finished space designed for high-energy living & effortless entertaining. The two-story foyer & dual staircase make a grand first impression, leading into a bright, modern white kitchen with granite countertops & stainless appliances. The open-concept layout means you can prep dinner while keeping an eye on the action in the living room or looking out at your backyard retreat. Speaking of the backyard, prepare to be the designated host for every summer hangout! Your private outdoor oasis features an expansive patio, a sun-drenched deck, gazebo, a refreshing pool, & a spa, all surrounded by professional landscaping for ultimate privacy. The massive side yard is already enclosed with elegant wrought iron fencing, & the deck- pool and added area of privacy fencing, offering plenty of space for outdoor fun. For the hardworking employee, laborer & HOH, the flexibility here is unmatched. The primary suite is a true sanctuary with its own cozy fireplace & custom closet. One of the secondary bedrooms is oversized & currently serving as a high-end workout room, connected to an additional bedroom each with designated closets. This window glazed flex space could easily transition into a massive playroom, executive home office & a creative studio. Two separate spaces, combined by a bridge - catwalk overlooking the beautiful dual staircase. Need more space to unwind? The finished basement is a total showstopper, complete with a built-in bar, a third gas fireplace, & plenty of room for the pool table & media lounge. With a heated three-car garage with epoxy flooring, an extended driveway for six guest cars, plus major updates like dual HVAC systems & a newer roof, all the heavy lifting is done. You're just minutes from the vibrant energy of downtown Wauconda's shops, entertainment, fun, & dining. Stop dreaming about the lake life & start living it! Walk to Wauconda HS, & others within a short drive!
New
$725,000
27961 N Myrtle St, Wauconda, IL 60084
4beds
2,792sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1995
0.34 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$260/sqft
$17/mo HOA
What's special
Third gas fireplaceRefreshing poolPrivate beachBright modern white kitchenExpansive patioWindow glazed flex spacePrivate outdoor oasis
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Tina Betancourt 847-293-7024,
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Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12736777
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Foyer, Office, Recreation Room, Utility Room-Lower Level, Walk In Closet
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 638 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X29
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X18
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 209 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X11
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 114 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X6
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Galley, Island, Pantry-Closet, Granite Counters, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Wood Laminate), Window Treatments (Garden Window(s), Greenhouse Windows)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X13
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 49 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X7
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 253 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X11
Office
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 1240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 31X40
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X13
Walk in closet
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X9
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned, Dual
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Multiple Water Heaters
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s), Dry Bar, Granite Counters, Pantry
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Doors: Sliding Doors, Lever Style Door Handles, 6 Panel Door(s)
- Windows: Screens, Blinds, Garden Window(s), Shades, Window Treatments
- Basement: Finished,Rec/Family Area,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Gas Starter, Master Bedroom, Basement, Dining Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,188
- Total interior livable area: 2,792 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,084
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 11.5
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Owned, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 3.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Fire Pit, Dock
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Outdoor Hot Tub
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Beach Access, Lake Privileges
- Body of water: BANGS LAKE
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Water Rights, Mature Trees, Views
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 09251020120000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Fan-Whole House
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1995
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Lake, Dock, Water Rights, Street Paved, Other
- Security: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Insurance, Lake Rights
- HOA fee: $200 annually
Location
- Region: Wauconda
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $260/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $383,231
- Annual tax amount: $10,853
- Date on market: 9/1/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Has irrigation water rights: Yes
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/15/2026 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $729,000+811.3%$261/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 1/5/1995 | Sold | $80,000$29/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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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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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