Spacious 2 Story home! Formal Dining and Living room. Eat-Kitchen completely updated with new cabinets and light fixtures. All appliances included. Front and back Porch, and bath on main level. 3 Bedrooms and full Bath on 2nd floor level. Full basement with full bath and 2 additional rooms. Laundry area space. Newer furnace with central air and Water Heater. Front off-street parking, and new additional parking in the back. A must see!
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$195,000
554 S McAlister Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
3beds
1,264sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1901
6,551 Square Feet Lot
$204,200 Zestimate®
$154/sqft
$2,492 Estimated rent
Home value
$204,200
$184,000 - $227,000
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Full basementFront and back porchOff-street parkingNew cabinets
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Luis Zires, GRI 630-929-1100,
Charles Rutenberg Realty of IL
Bought with:
Jacqueline Moody, PSA
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12424586
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Enclosed Porch, Foyer, Screened Porch
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 170 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X10
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 112 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X8
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Enclosed porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 40 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X04
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Closet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 64 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 08X08
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Screened porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 60 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X04
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Attic: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,264 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Asphalt, Off Street, Driveway, On Site, Owned
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch
Lot
- Size: 6,551 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 66 X 100
- Features: Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 08281210270000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: TV-Cable, Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1901
- Major remodel year: 2021
Details
- Builder model: 2 STORY
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Waukegan
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $154/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $155,809
- Annual tax amount: $4,384
- Date on market: 7/20/2025
- Listing terms: FHA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/29/2025 | Sold | $195,000-2%$154/sqft |
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| 9/3/2025 | Contingent | $199,000$157/sqft |
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| 8/29/2025 | Price change | $199,000-11.6%$157/sqft |
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| 7/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $225,000+102.7%$178/sqft |
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| 2/23/2021 | Sold | $111,000$88/sqft |
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| 1/28/2021 | Contingent | $111,000$88/sqft |
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| 1/22/2021 | Price change | $111,000-1.8%$88/sqft |
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| 1/12/2021 | Price change | $113,000-1.7%$89/sqft |
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| 12/17/2020 | Price change | $115,000+1.4%$91/sqft |
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| 12/12/2020 | Price change | $113,429-0.5%$90/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/12/2020 | Listed for sale | $114,000$90/sqft |
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| 9/20/2020 | Listing removed | $114,000$90/sqft |
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| 7/27/2020 | Listed for sale | $114,000-8.7%$90/sqft |
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| 4/29/2020 | Listing removed | $124,900$99/sqft |
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| 12/16/2019 | Price change | $124,900+25%$99/sqft |
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| 10/19/2019 | Pending sale | $99,900$79/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/2019 | Price change | $99,900+5.3%$79/sqft |
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| 6/15/2019 | Price change | $94,900-5%$75/sqft |
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| 6/8/2019 | Price change | $99,900-12.4%$79/sqft |
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| 6/6/2019 | Listing removed | $1,700$1/sqft |
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| 6/4/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,700$1/sqft |
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| 5/4/2019 | Price change | $114,000-4.2%$90/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2019 | Price change | $119,000-4%$94/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/17/2019 | Price change | $124,000-0.8%$98/sqft |
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| 3/14/2019 | Listing removed | $1,700$1/sqft |
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| 2/22/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,700$1/sqft |
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| 1/3/2019 | Listed for sale | $125,000$99/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,536 +1.1% | $55,774 +7.4% |
| 2023 | $4,488 +22.3% | $51,931 +11.7% |
| 2022 | $3,669 +53% | $46,495 +23.9% |
| 2021 | $2,398 +6.3% | $37,526 +88.6% |
| 2020 | $2,255 -0.6% | $19,895 +9.1% |
| 2019 | $2,270 +56.7% | $18,231 +58.4% |
| 2018 | $1,449 | $11,510 +13% |
| 2017 | $1,449 +61.3% | $10,183 -19.5% |
| 2016 | $898 -55% | $12,642 +11.7% |
| 2015 | $1,996 -3.7% | $11,315 -36.4% |
| 2014 | $2,073 -25.7% | $17,792 -7.7% |
| 2012 | $2,790 -8.8% | $19,278 -33.9% |
| 2011 | $3,060 -7.1% | $29,185 -17.1% |
| 2010 | $3,295 -0.2% | $35,205 -12.9% |
| 2009 | $3,302 +1.7% | $40,436 -2.8% |
| 2008 | $3,246 +19.2% | $41,597 +19.2% |
| 2006 | $2,723 +4.6% | $34,888 |
| 2005 | $2,603 +3.5% | -- |
| 2004 | $2,516 -0.3% | -- |
| 2003 | $2,524 +39.3% | -- |
| 2002 | $1,812 +11.8% | -- |
| 2001 | $1,620 +13.8% | $21,682 +3.3% |
| 2000 | $1,424 | $20,983 |
Find assessor info on the county website
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: 1.1 mi
- 1/10Waukegan High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lyon Magnet Elementary School
- Middle: Miguel Juarez 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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