Excellent opportunity here to own a charming Vintage-style home, with sooo many NEW updates! BRAND NEW KITCHEN - new cabinets, counters, appliances (never used) - room for eating area, portable island stays! Adjacent main floor laundry features brand new washer/dryer (plus room here for pantry area or folding table). Don't miss the convenient powder room AND the cute covered back porch for easy loading/unloading. Formal dining room is spacious w/gorgeous chandelier, built-in corner hutch, French Doors lead to a main floor 4th BR (or office, play room) AND a 2nd set of French Doors to the beautiful sun room with windows all around - a nice surprise here! Wander up the pretty staircase to 3 good-sized bedrooms, all with new carpet, a main bath recently updated (don't miss the 13 x 5 walk-in closet off the bath! The owners have lovingly prepped this home for you - Entire home freshly painted INSIDE AND OUT! Hardwood floors buffed and shined! Newer driveway just re-sealed! All WINDOWS replaced w/NEW 2004-2008. Stay COOL w/CENTRAL AIR! Extra feature of a 3-CAR GARAGE! This is a move-in ready charming home close to schools, Lake Michigan, Genesee Theatre - see it today!
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$292,000
726 North Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
4beds
2,085sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1901
6,500 Square Feet Lot
$306,200 Zestimate®
$140/sqft
$2,591 Estimated rent
Home value
$306,200
$276,000 - $340,000
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Good-sized bedroomsBeautiful sun roomRoom for eating areaNewer drivewayBuilt-in corner hutchGorgeous chandelierFrench doors
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kris Seegren 847-772-6139,
RE/MAX Plaza
Bought with:
Delgrashiea Carr
HomeSmart Connect LLC
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12442106
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Heated Sun Room, Walk In Closet
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 228 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X19
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X13
Other
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 220 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X10
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Closet, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 32 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X4
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Walk in closet
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Second
- Area: 65 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X5
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Historic/Period Mlwk, Pantry
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Doors: French Doors
- Basement: Unfinished,Exterior Entry,Partial
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,085 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch
Lot
- Size: 6,500 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 130
Details
- Parcel number: 08163390050000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1901
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Waukegan
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $140/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $237,726
- Annual tax amount: $6,875
- Date on market: 9/17/2025
- Listing terms: FHA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/25/2025 | Sold | $292,000+0.8%$140/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12442106 Report a problem | ||
| 9/5/2025 | Listing removed | $289,700$139/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12442106 Report a problem | ||
| 9/4/2025 | Contingent | $289,700$139/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12442106 Report a problem | ||
| 8/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $289,700+151.9%$139/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12442106 Report a problem | ||
| 1/1/2016 | Listing removed | $1,395$1/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Affiliated #09017546 Report a problem | ||
| 8/22/2015 | Listed for rent | $1,395$1/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Affiliated #09017546 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2003 | Sold | $115,000$55/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,876 +2.1% | $85,098 +7.4% |
| 2023 | $6,733 +9.1% | $79,234 +11% |
| 2022 | $6,172 +8.8% | $71,403 +13.1% |
| 2021 | $5,672 -1.3% | $63,131 +24.6% |
| 2020 | $5,745 -0.6% | $50,681 +9.1% |
| 2019 | $5,782 +10% | $46,441 +11.2% |
| 2018 | $5,255 | $41,757 +13% |
| 2017 | $5,255 +8.3% | $36,944 +15.1% |
| 2016 | $4,854 +10.7% | $32,103 +11.7% |
| 2015 | $4,384 +27.3% | $28,733 +11% |
| 2014 | $3,444 -23.3% | $25,895 -7.7% |
| 2012 | $4,488 +8.2% | $28,055 -33.9% |
| 2011 | $4,148 -9.2% | $42,473 -17.5% |
| 2010 | $4,570 +0.3% | $51,495 -12.1% |
| 2009 | $4,559 +2.2% | $58,612 -2.8% |
| 2008 | $4,459 +13.9% | $60,295 +25.7% |
| 2006 | $3,915 +14.3% | $47,979 |
| 2005 | $3,426 +4.5% | -- |
| 2004 | $3,277 +1.2% | -- |
| 2003 | $3,238 -19% | -- |
| 2002 | $3,996 +10.7% | -- |
| 2001 | $3,612 +13.2% | $40,535 +3.4% |
| 2000 | $3,192 | $39,188 |
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Neighborhood: 60085
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GreatSchools rating
- 2/10North Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 2/10Daniel Webster Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 1/10Waukegan High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: North Elementary School
- Middle: Edith M. Smith Middle 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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