Loaded with charm plus classy updates, this home will surely impress! Great curb appeal w/scenic yard, tasteful exterior colors, front porch. A complete renovation in 2016 makes this Turn of the Century home move-in ready - Taken down to the studs the structural updates include new drywall, headers on all windows, 2nd floor reinforced w/main support beam & completely leveled w/new framing. Mechanical updates include new electric panel, wiring replaced, central air & heat installed, hot water heater replaced & WINDOWS BRAND NEW (Anderson) Summer 2025! The aesthetic features will be obvious - ALL NEW white oak floors thruout, custom baseboards & window trim, the kitchen (WOW!) revamped w/granite counters, custom cabinetry w/crown & glass fronts, sharp KitchenAid appliances, beautiful range hood, ceramic tile backsplash. Bedrooms are nice size, good closet space, hardwood flrs, neutral paint colors. Primary BR w/charming exposed brick wall. Upper full bath ALL redone w/ceramic tile tub surround, tasteful flooring. Lower level half bath also redone! Quality everywhere - Kohler faucets, cellular window blinds, most drop down/bottom up for letting the sunshine in, good floor plan w/formal living room, box/bay window, main floor family rm makes a cozy movie night in front of the fireplace, formal dining rm for great dinners & Holiday gatherings. Nice lot has large side yard w/NEW PRIVACY FENCE Summer 2025. Recently renovated patio area has newly installed native species & returning hydrangeas, Carolina roses, Japanes Maple, giant hostas - great spot for fun cookouts or just relaxing! 2 car garage off alley w/plenty of parking. There is SO much to this house and close to Lake Michigan, Metra train for easy commuting, Genesee Theatre for excellent entertainment ... Check it out and set your appointment today!
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$318,000
452 North Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
3beds
1,608sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1901
9,834 Square Feet Lot
$325,400 Zestimate®
$198/sqft
$2,433 Estimated rent
Home value
$325,400
$293,000 - $361,000
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Exposed brick wallPrivacy fenceGiant hostasKitchenaid appliancesCustom cabinetryFront porchNative species
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Listed by:
Kris Seegren 847-772-6139,
RE/MAX Plaza
Bought with:
Jessica Armstrong
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12503093
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Second
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Second
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Second
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Granite Counters, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 64 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X8
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished,Partial,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,608 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 9,834 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 66 x 149
Details
- Parcel number: 08211210060000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1901
- Major remodel year: 2016
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: $198/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $197,639
- Annual tax amount: $5,022
- Date on market: 10/24/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/27/2026 | Sold | $318,000$198/sqft |
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| 12/1/2025 | Sold | $318,000+3.3%$198/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12503093 Report a problem | ||
| 11/4/2025 | Contingent | $307,700$191/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12503093 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $307,700+242.3%$191/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12503093 Report a problem | ||
| 8/3/2016 | Sold | $89,900$56/sqft |
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| 5/24/2016 | Sold | $89,900$56/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09205500 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2016 | Pending sale | $89,900$56/sqft |
Source: Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Star Homes #09205500 Report a problem | ||
| 4/26/2016 | Listed for sale | $89,900$56/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,022 +1.6% | $70,747 +7.4% |
| 2023 | $4,944 +3.5% | $65,873 +11% |
| 2022 | $4,777 +10.3% | $59,323 +10.3% |
| 2021 | $4,330 +2.3% | $53,796 +24.1% |
| 2020 | $4,234 +0.6% | $43,350 +9.1% |
| 2019 | $4,208 +11% | $39,723 +7.6% |
| 2018 | $3,792 | $36,911 +13% |
| 2017 | $3,792 +15.7% | $32,656 +15.1% |
| 2016 | $3,277 +9.3% | $28,377 +11.7% |
| 2015 | $2,998 -2.5% | $25,398 +7.1% |
| 2014 | $3,074 -23.7% | $23,709 -7.7% |
| 2012 | $4,030 -7% | $25,686 -33.9% |
| 2011 | $4,331 -5.3% | $38,888 -16.5% |
| 2010 | $4,572 -1% | $46,570 -14% |
| 2009 | $4,620 +2.3% | $54,181 -2.8% |
| 2008 | $4,517 +13.5% | $55,736 +14.4% |
| 2006 | $3,981 +5.2% | $48,706 |
| 2005 | $3,784 +4.8% | -- |
| 2004 | $3,612 +1.7% | -- |
| 2003 | $3,553 +21.4% | -- |
| 2002 | $2,926 +11.8% | -- |
| 2001 | $2,616 +15.7% | $32,864 +5.1% |
| 2000 | $2,261 | $31,258 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Downtown Waukegan
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10North Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10Daniel Webster Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 1/10Waukegan High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: North Elementary School
- Middle: Edith M. Smith Middle School
- 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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