709 N County Street, Waukegan, IL 60085

$299,000 Asking Price

3 beds
2 baths
1,600  sqft
Built in 1904

Sunny yellow 2 story Victorian/Colonial style house built in 1904 is situated in the heart of Waukegan's Near North Historic District features unlimited character and charm. Lovingly updated and maintained by current owners over the past 11 years, it features gleaming old-wood hardwood floors throughout the first and second floors, gorgeous details including dentil and crown moulding, and a cozy fireplace. Formal dining and living spaces seamlessly blend traditional aesthetics with modern life with the open flowing floor plan, complete with powder room and laundry room with stacking washer and dryer from 2020. There are 3 adorable bedrooms and 1 full bathroom on the second floor. Additional features include a full, unfinished basement, and 2 car detached garage. Updates include brand-new vinyl siding in 2023, new brick paver patio in 2023, new Trex back porch/stairs 2023. Brand new central air & furnace in 2022, vinyl fencing 2023, exterior painting and upgraded exterior lighting in 2024. Customized landscaping has been done throughout the front and back yards, including mature perennial flowers. Kitchen was given a facelift with new cabinet fronts and solid black granite counter tops and new sink in 2021. New LG microwave 2024, new Samsung refrigerator in 2020, new Bosch dishwasher 2021. Create more living space in the basement if you desire, as the current owners have done with a bar and family room setup, or simply use it for extra storage. Located just one mile from Waukegan Harbor, the Metra, and a few blocks from downtown Waukegan. Park District and library are also nearby.


Features & Amenities

Interior

Rooms:
No additional rooms
Laundry:
Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, In Bathroom, Laundry Closet
Basement:
Full
A/C:
Central Air, Window/Wall Units - 2
Heating:
Natural Gas, Forced Air, Baseboard
Fireplace:
Wood Burning, Fireplaces: 1
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Aluminum Siding
Style:
Colonial
Parking:
Garage, Parking spaces: 2

Construction

Roofing:
Asphalt
General:
2 Stories

Location

HOA Amenities:
0.0, Not Applicable
Originating MLS:
mred
School District:
60
County:
Lake

Lot

Zoning:
08212020010000

Utilities

Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
mred
Ownership:
Fee Simple

This listing courtesy of:
eXp Realty, LLC, Stephen Missirlian

About Waukegan, IL

Housing

Number of Units
35,105
Median Home Value
$137,985
Median Rent
$848

50.61% of housing units are renter occupied.

5.63% are vacant.

Commute

Car
83.59%
Public Transportation
3.07%
Walk to Work
0.54%
Work from Home
11.72%
Other
0.80%

The median travel time to work is 26 minutes.

People

Population
99,118
Median Age
32.60
Median Household Size
3.01

Education

High School
32.22%
Associate’s Degree
7.11%
Bachelor’s Degree
11.79%
Graduate Degree
5.80%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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