Experience a vibrant lifestyle surrounded by culture, music, cuisine, and energy in this truly unique location. Where historic charm meets contemporary elegance, this thoughtfully renovated two-story treasure offers ample space with 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and over 1,700 square feet of sun-drenched living. Enjoy peace of mind with recent upgrades throughout: brand-new exterior siding, gutters, and windows; a sleek modern kitchen featuring 2021 countertops, cabinets, appliances, and sink; fully remodeled bathrooms from top to bottom; and fresh luxury vinyl tile and carpet flooring. Just blocks from North Beach, Stewart Park, the Waukegan History Museum, Jack Benny Center, Genesee Theatre, Bowen Park, and an abundance of downtown restaurants, shops, bars, and entertainment venues-this location is simply unmatched.
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$249,200
547 S Martin Luther King Jr Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
5beds
1,722sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
6,002 Square Feet Lot
$249,400 Zestimate®
$145/sqft
$3,281 Estimated rent
Home value
$249,400
$229,000 - $272,000
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Sleek modern kitchenTwo-story treasureBrand-new exterior sidingFully remodeled bathrooms
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Listed by:
Ed Santos (847)401-5421,
eXp Realty
Bought with:
Rouyay Frias
My Casa Realty Corp.
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12640480
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5, Walk In Closet, Screened Porch, Enclosed Porch, Foyer, Utility Room-Lower Level, Storage
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X9
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X09
Enclosed porch
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 220 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X11
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 70 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X5
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X15
Screened porch
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Second
- Area: 231 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X11
Screened porch
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X9
Storage
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 64 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X8
Other
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 684 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 38X18
Walk in closet
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Walk in closet
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 36 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X6
Heating
- Baseboard
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Granite Counters
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,575
- Total interior livable area: 1,722 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Concrete, Dirt Driveway, Off Alley, Side Driveway, Off Street, Driveway, Additional Parking, Alley Access, Direct Access, Garage Faces Side, Yes, Other
- Has garage: Yes
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 6,002 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 08282230050000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Steel Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Major remodel year: 2021
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Waukegan
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $145/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $147,665
- Annual tax amount: $4,271
- Date on market: 5/6/2026
- Listing terms: FHA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/20/2026 | Sold | $249,200$145/sqft |
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| 6/24/2026 | Pending sale | $249,200$145/sqft |
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| 5/25/2026 | Contingent | $249,200$145/sqft |
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| 5/6/2026 | Price change | $249,200-3.9%$145/sqft |
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| 4/29/2026 | Price change | $259,200-1.9%$151/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12503383 Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2026 | Price change | $264,200-1.9%$153/sqft |
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| 4/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $269,200$156/sqft |
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| 4/9/2026 | Contingent | $269,200$156/sqft |
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| 3/31/2026 | Listed for sale | $269,200$156/sqft |
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| 3/13/2026 | Listing removed | $269,200$156/sqft |
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| 2/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $269,200$156/sqft |
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| 2/17/2026 | Contingent | $269,200$156/sqft |
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| 2/2/2026 | Price change | $269,200-1.1%$156/sqft |
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| 1/6/2026 | Price change | $272,200-1.8%$158/sqft |
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| 12/1/2025 | Price change | $277,200-1.7%$161/sqft |
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| 11/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $282,000+34.3%$164/sqft |
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| 8/7/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/16/2021 | Price change | $209,900-2.3%$122/sqft |
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| 7/9/2021 | Price change | $214,900-2.3%$125/sqft |
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| 7/1/2021 | Listed for sale | $219,900+254.7%$128/sqft |
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| 1/7/2021 | Sold | $62,000$36/sqft |
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| 10/6/2020 | Sold | $62,000-11.3%$36/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10853393 Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2020 | Pending sale | $69,900$41/sqft |
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| 9/10/2020 | Listed for sale | $69,900+336.9%$41/sqft |
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| 4/24/2019 | Sold | $16,000-85.5%$9/sqft |
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| 6/30/2003 | Sold | $110,000$64/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,271 +2.5% | $52,859 +7.4% |
| 2023 | $4,165 +20% | $49,217 +11.7% |
| 2022 | $3,472 +12.6% | $44,064 +27.9% |
| 2021 | $3,082 +6.6% | $34,448 +35% |
| 2020 | $2,893 -0.6% | $25,517 +9.1% |
| 2019 | $2,911 +63.4% | $23,383 +65.1% |
| 2018 | $1,782 | $14,159 +13% |
| 2017 | $1,782 -24.2% | $12,527 -19.4% |
| 2016 | $2,351 -20.5% | $15,549 +11.7% |
| 2015 | $2,957 +0.1% | $13,917 -20.3% |
| 2014 | $2,954 -27.7% | $17,463 -7.7% |
| 2012 | $4,088 -2.4% | $18,919 -40.8% |
| 2011 | $4,190 -6% | $31,974 -19.4% |
| 2010 | $4,456 +19.2% | $39,653 -11.7% |
| 2009 | $3,739 -10% | $44,895 -2.8% |
| 2008 | $4,153 +12.8% | $46,183 +14.3% |
| 2006 | $3,680 +3.2% | $40,401 |
| 2005 | $3,565 +1.8% | -- |
| 2004 | $3,501 +4% | -- |
| 2003 | $3,365 +68.2% | -- |
| 2002 | $2,001 +10.4% | -- |
| 2001 | $1,813 +11.6% | $20,346 +2% |
| 2000 | $1,624 | $19,941 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: South Sheridan
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Carman-Buckner Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Thomas Jefferson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 1/10Waukegan High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 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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