Step into a charming Cape Cod where comfort meets potential! This cozy home has an initial welcoming atmosphere & a versatile layout. The main floor boasts convenient first-floor bedrooms & a recently remodeled bathroom along with a nicely sized eat-in kitchen. The room layout of the finished 2nd floor has possibilities that await. Will it be a spacious primary bedroom with an adjoining bathroom, offering a private sanctuary? Or perhaps it becomes a third bedroom with a cozy loft or versatile den, perfect for work or relaxation. The full basement provides ample storage & space for a recreation room. Hardwood floors throughout (some hidden by carpet), add character & timeless appeal. Backyard w/mature trees. Detached garage offers additional storage. Newer roof, siding, & furnace are a bonus. Located conveniently near all the shopping you desire & with excellent commutability. So much potential & being sold As-Is! Don't miss this opportunity to embrace the warmth & promise of this delightful Cape Cod home offers!
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$185,000
740 Leith Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
3beds
1,229sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
-- sqft lot
$244,300 Zestimate®
$151/sqft
$2,301 Estimated rent
Home value
$244,300
$230,000 - $259,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Nano Engdahl 847-814-5543,
Baird & Warner
Bought with:
Rubi Romero
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12096760
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Loft
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X9
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X14
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 198 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X11
Loft
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Screens, Window Treatments
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,229 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1.5
Lot
- Dimensions: 145 X 40 X 145 X 40.2
- Features: Mature Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 08173160290000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Glenwood Heights
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Waukegan
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $151/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $142,317
- Annual tax amount: $2,025
- Date on market: 7/10/2024
- Listing terms: Other
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/13/2024 | Sold | $185,000-7.4%$151/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12096760 Report a problem | ||
| 7/27/2024 | Contingent | $199,750$163/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12096760 Report a problem | ||
| 7/22/2024 | Listed for sale | $199,750$163/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12096760 Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2024 | Contingent | $199,750$163/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12096760 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2024 | Listed for sale | $199,750$163/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12096760 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,728 +34.6% | $50,944 +7.4% |
| 2023 | $2,026 +65.1% | $47,434 +26.5% |
| 2022 | $1,227 -6.2% | $37,485 +7.6% |
| 2021 | $1,309 -8% | $34,836 +29.3% |
| 2020 | $1,423 -7.7% | $26,938 +9.1% |
| 2019 | $1,542 -26.9% | $24,684 +4.8% |
| 2018 | $2,111 | $23,554 +13% |
| 2017 | $2,111 +22.4% | $20,839 +15.1% |
| 2016 | $1,724 +2.4% | $18,108 +11.7% |
| 2015 | $1,684 -4.4% | $16,207 +1.6% |
| 2014 | $1,761 -26.7% | $15,948 -7.7% |
| 2012 | $2,403 -9.8% | $17,278 -33.9% |
| 2011 | $2,663 -6.5% | $26,158 -16.2% |
| 2010 | $2,847 -2.8% | $31,221 -14.6% |
| 2009 | $2,929 +1.5% | $36,545 -2.8% |
| 2008 | $2,886 +6.7% | $37,593 +8.4% |
| 2006 | $2,704 +5.5% | $34,683 |
| 2005 | $2,562 +5.1% | -- |
| 2004 | $2,438 +0.1% | -- |
| 2003 | $2,435 +5.9% | -- |
| 2002 | $2,301 +11.9% | -- |
| 2001 | $2,056 +15.1% | $26,577 +4.5% |
| 2000 | $1,786 | $25,430 |
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Neighborhood: 60085
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Glenwood Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10Miguel Juarez Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 1/10Waukegan High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Glenwood 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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