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Active
$224,900
314 S Orchard Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
2beds
832sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$1,660/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
9,347 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$270/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Generous lotSingle-story layoutFull basementLarge deck
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Terie Garza 224-280-8288,
RE/MAX Plaza
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12687866
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Family room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X12
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X14
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 330 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X22
Heating
- Natural Gas, Solar
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 832 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 9,347 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50x187
Details
- Parcel number: 08291020590000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Waukegan
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $270/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $145,776
- Annual tax amount: $3,574
- Date on market: 7/3/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/11/2005 | Sold | $147,500+32.9%$177/sqft |
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| 9/13/1999 | Sold | $111,000+30.6%$133/sqft |
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| 10/27/1995 | Sold | $85,000$102/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,470 +5.5% | $52,182 +7.4% |
| 2023 | $3,289 +2% | $48,587 +11.8% |
| 2022 | $3,223 +15.8% | $43,463 +11.5% |
| 2021 | $2,784 +0.4% | $38,968 +27.9% |
| 2020 | $2,773 +1.3% | $30,465 +9.1% |
| 2019 | $2,738 +10.1% | $27,916 +5.1% |
| 2018 | $2,488 | $26,553 +13% |
| 2017 | $2,488 +20% | $23,492 +15.1% |
| 2016 | $2,073 -5.3% | $20,413 +11.7% |
| 2015 | $2,188 -3.4% | $18,270 -3.5% |
| 2014 | $2,265 -25.2% | $18,924 -7.7% |
| 2012 | $3,027 -8.4% | $20,503 -33.9% |
| 2011 | $3,303 -5.8% | $31,040 -16.3% |
| 2010 | $3,505 -2.1% | $37,070 -14.5% |
| 2009 | $3,580 +1.9% | $43,341 -2.8% |
| 2008 | $3,515 +9.3% | $44,585 +10.6% |
| 2006 | $3,215 +5.4% | $40,298 |
| 2005 | $3,051 +5% | -- |
| 2004 | $2,906 +0.9% | -- |
| 2003 | $2,880 +8.6% | -- |
| 2002 | $2,651 +11.8% | -- |
| 2001 | $2,371 +15.2% | $30,114 +4.7% |
| 2000 | $2,058 | $28,767 |
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Neighborhood: 60085
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Washington Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10Robert E Abbott Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 1/10Waukegan High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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.
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