Welcome to a home where comfort and charm come together effortlessly. As you step inside, you're greeted by a spacious living room, bathed in natural light, offering the perfect place to unwind or gather with loved ones. The heart of the home, a generously sized kitchen, invites you to create delicious meals while staying connected with family and guests. Just outside, a large deck overlooks a sprawling backyard, ready for summer barbecues, quiet mornings with coffee, or laughter-filled evenings under the stars. A long driveway leads to a detached garage, providing plenty of parking and storage. With one bedroom conveniently located on the main level and two more upstairs, this home adapts to your needs, whether it's for family, guests, or a home office. The full basement offers endless possibilities-storage, a workshop, or even future expansion. Thoughtfully updated with central air and forced air heating, this home is move-in ready and waiting for you to make it your own. Nestled in a convenient location close to parks, schools, and shopping, this is more than a house-it's the place where new memories begin.
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$217,000
2838 Hillside Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
3beds
1,011sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1949
7,500 Square Feet Lot
$229,400 Zestimate®
$215/sqft
$2,169 Estimated rent
Home value
$229,400
$206,000 - $255,000
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Detached garageSprawling backyardNatural lightGenerously sized kitchenLarge deck
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Listed by:
Elva P Cervantes 847-401-9422,
Charles Rutenberg Realty of IL
Bought with:
Jennifer Beltrame
HomeSmart Connect LLC
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12294137
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X17
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 70 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X10
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X12
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X14
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,011 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: On Site, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1.5
Lot
- Size: 7,500 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50X150
Details
- Parcel number: 08194190330000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1949
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Waukegan
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $215/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $177,503
- Annual tax amount: $4,507
- Date on market: 2/19/2025
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/28/2025 | Sold | $217,000-1.4%$215/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12294137 Report a problem | ||
| 2/25/2025 | Contingent | $220,000$218/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12294137 Report a problem | ||
| 2/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $220,000+28.7%$218/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12294137 Report a problem | ||
| 11/29/2022 | Sold | $171,000+3.6%$169/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11640824 Report a problem | ||
| 10/30/2022 | Contingent | $165,000$163/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11640824 Report a problem | ||
| 10/25/2022 | Listed for sale | $165,000$163/sqft |
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| 10/8/2022 | Listing removed | $165,000$163/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11640824 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2022 | Listed for sale | $165,000+22.2%$163/sqft |
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| 11/6/2019 | Sold | $135,000-3.5%$134/sqft |
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| 9/21/2019 | Pending sale | $139,900$138/sqft |
Source: Netgar Investments Inc #10492438 Report a problem | ||
| 9/11/2019 | Price change | $139,900-5.5%$138/sqft |
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| 9/9/2019 | Listed for sale | $148,000$146/sqft |
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| 9/6/2019 | Pending sale | $148,000$146/sqft |
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| 8/21/2019 | Listed for sale | $148,000+10.4%$146/sqft |
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| 6/21/2005 | Sold | $134,000+123.3%$133/sqft |
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| 10/10/1997 | Sold | $60,000+32.4%$59/sqft |
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| 12/21/1993 | Sold | $45,333$45/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,440 +3.9% | $63,540 +7.4% |
| 2023 | $4,272 -5.2% | $59,162 +11% |
| 2022 | $4,507 +46.2% | $53,302 +2.3% |
| 2021 | $3,083 +0.2% | $52,098 +57.2% |
| 2020 | $3,077 +1.1% | $33,143 +9.1% |
| 2019 | $3,044 +17.4% | $30,370 +10.9% |
| 2018 | $2,593 | $27,387 +13% |
| 2017 | $2,593 +19.5% | $24,230 +15.1% |
| 2016 | $2,170 +5.5% | $21,055 +11.7% |
| 2015 | $2,057 -3.6% | $18,844 +3.8% |
| 2014 | $2,134 -25.5% | $18,152 -7.7% |
| 2012 | $2,865 -8.7% | $19,666 -33.9% |
| 2011 | $3,137 -6.5% | $29,772 -16.7% |
| 2010 | $3,354 -1.2% | $35,728 -13.7% |
| 2009 | $3,396 +1.8% | $41,415 -2.8% |
| 2008 | $3,336 +6.8% | $42,604 +8.4% |
| 2006 | $3,125 -1.9% | $39,306 |
| 2005 | $3,186 -3.5% | -- |
| 2004 | $3,302 +4.9% | -- |
| 2003 | $3,148 +32.1% | -- |
| 2002 | $2,384 +11.8% | -- |
| 2001 | $2,132 +15.1% | $27,424 +4.5% |
| 2000 | $1,852 | $26,243 |
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Neighborhood: 60085
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Oakdale Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.6 mi
- 3/10Robert E Abbott Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 1/10Waukegan High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
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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