Charming well-maintained 2 Story Home with Lovely front porch. As you approach, you'll be greeted by a welcoming front porch sitting area, perfect for relaxing and enjoying your morning coffee. Spacious main level features ceramic tile floors in living room and dining area combo. The upstairs boasts a generous layout with 2 large bedrooms. Additionally there is a tandem room that can used as a loft/office, or a den. Roof was replaced in 2020, furnace & water heater are from 2015. Plus 2.5 car garage features new garage door opener & springs. The long driveway provides ample parking space for multiple vehicles. This home offers a Fantastic Opportunity to own a large and well cared for home.
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$200,000
537 Cummings Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
3beds
1,426sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
4,758 Square Feet Lot
$207,700 Zestimate®
$140/sqft
$2,259 Estimated rent
Home value
$207,700
$187,000 - $231,000
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Large bedroomsLong drivewayTandem roomAmple parking spaceLovely front porchGenerous layoutCeramic tile floors
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lilly Cardenas 847-942-2707,
Charles Rutenberg Realty of IL
Bought with:
Prentiss Grant
RE/MAX Plaza
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12414633
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Tandem Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X16
Other
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X11
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,426 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 4,758 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 39X122
Details
- Parcel number: 08283090040000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Waukegan
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $140/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $143,498
- Annual tax amount: $2,761
- Date on market: 7/9/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/12/2025 | Sold | $200,000+5.3%$140/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12414633 Report a problem | ||
| 8/10/2025 | Contingent | $189,900$133/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12414633 Report a problem | ||
| 7/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $189,900$133/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12414633 Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2025 | Contingent | $189,900$133/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12414633 Report a problem | ||
| 7/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $189,900$133/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12414633 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,762 +9.2% | $51,368 +7.4% |
| 2023 | $2,529 +1598.5% | $47,828 +11.7% |
| 2022 | $149 -91.7% | $42,821 +30.3% |
| 2021 | $1,793 +938.3% | $32,866 +35.4% |
| 2020 | $173 -7.7% | $24,272 +9.1% |
| 2019 | $187 -13.6% | $22,242 +57.1% |
| 2018 | $217 | $14,155 +13% |
| 2017 | $217 -56% | $12,523 -19.4% |
| 2016 | $492 -64.8% | $15,546 +11.7% |
| 2015 | $1,398 -32.5% | $13,914 -21.8% |
| 2014 | $2,071 +1.5% | $17,783 -7.7% |
| 2012 | $2,041 -11% | $19,265 -44.4% |
| 2011 | $2,293 -44.2% | $34,628 -18.4% |
| 2010 | $4,108 +3.5% | $42,439 -10.4% |
| 2009 | $3,968 +2% | $47,380 -2.8% |
| 2008 | $3,888 +22.3% | $48,740 +22.1% |
| 2006 | $3,180 +3.9% | $39,907 |
| 2005 | $3,060 +2.4% | -- |
| 2004 | $2,989 0% | -- |
| 2003 | $2,989 +22.4% | -- |
| 2002 | $2,442 +11% | -- |
| 2001 | $2,199 +11.4% | $28,181 +1.6% |
| 2000 | $1,973 | $27,727 |
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Neighborhood: South Sheridan
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GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Carman-Buckner Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 4/10Thomas Jefferson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 1/10Waukegan High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 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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