1896 Applewood Drive, Wauconda, Illinois 60084
$575,000
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For Sale
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| Status: | Contingent |
| Sqft: | 3,252 |
| Cost/Sqft: | $177 |
| Beds: | 4 |
| Baths: | 4 |
| Year Built: | 2003 |
| Property Taxes: | $14,555 |
| Days On Market: | 51 |
| Lot Size: | 0,24 |
Description
There is so much to appreciate in this spacious 4-bedroom, 3.1-bath home featuring a finished basement, in-ground pool, 3-car fully insulated garage, and large fenced backyard in Orchard Hills! The welcoming foyer opens to formal living and dining rooms and continues into the dramatic two-story family room with a beautiful fireplace. Nine-foot ceilings, oversized windows, and abundant natural light create an open, airy feel throughout the home. The kitchen features oak cabinetry, large center island, huge pantry, newer appliances approximately 8 years old, and a generous eating area with sliding doors leading to the backyard. The outdoor space features a fenced custom in-ground pool with new pool heater, Beta and Dolphin automatic pool cleaners, patio, and ample space for outdoor enjoyment and entertaining. A natural gas line for a grill is located off the patio. The flexible floor plan includes a main-level office or optional 5th bedroom adjacent to a full bath, providing additional flexibility for guests, hobbies, or office use. The laundry room includes a utility sink and direct access to the 3-car garage. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite features a large walk-in closet and private bath with double vanity, soaking tub, and separate shower. Three additional generously sized bedrooms offer excellent closet space. The finished basement provides a large recreation room, half bath, and ample storage; the half bath can be converted to a full bath, with the drain located inside the wall. Additional updates include dual HVAC systems, NEW roof and gutters (2020), newer water heater approximately 3 years old, and newer main-level carpeting. Gazebos, outdoor furniture, deck boxes, and bedroom TVs will stay with the home. Conveniently located near parks, playgrounds, more than 30 miles of the Millennium Trail, Lakewood Forest Preserve, a dog park, Bangs Lake, and downtown Wauconda with restaurants, shopping, festivals, and lakefront activities. This move-in-ready home offers spacious living areas, flexible rooms, extensive outdoor amenities, and numerous updates.
Property Specifics
| Single Family | |
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| 2003 | |
| Partially Finished, 9 ft + pour, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Full | |
| 1,700 (1,200 finished) | |
| Vinyl Siding, Stone | |
| Asphalt | |
| Lincoln 1 | |
| No | |
| 0.24 |
| Lake | |
| Orchard Hills | |
| 40 / Monthly | |
| Other | |
| Public | |
| Public Sewer | |
| Central Air, Zoned | |
| Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Zoned | |
| 12757754 | |
| 09134070070000 |
Nearby Schools
| NAME: | DISTRICT: | DISTANCE: | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Grade School
Robert Crown Elementary School |
118 | — | |
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Middle School
Matthews Middle School |
118 | Not in DB | |
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High School
Wauconda Comm High School |
118 | Not in DB | |
Property History
| DATE: | EVENT: | PRICE: | SOURCE: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Oct, 2026 | Under contract | $575,000 | MRED MLS |
| — | Last price change | $599,000 | MRED MLS |
| 11 Sep, 2026 | Listed for sale | $599,000 | MRED MLS |
Room Specifics
Total Bedrooms: 4
Bedrooms Above Ground: 4
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Dimensions: 20X15
Floor Type: Carpet
Dimensions: 16X11
Floor Type: Carpet
Dimensions: 16X12
Floor Type: Carpet
Dimensions: 12X12
Floor Type: Carpet
Full Bathrooms: 4
Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower, Double Sink, Soaking Tub
Bathroom in Basement: 1
Dimensions: 14X11
Floor Type: Carpet
Dimensions: 14X13
Floor Type: Vinyl
Features: Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Closet
Dimensions: 9X8
Floor Type: Vinyl
Dimensions: 16X13
Floor Type: Carpet
Dimensions: 18X17
Floor Type: Carpet
Rooms: Eating Area, Office, Recreation Room, Foyer, Storage
Name: Eating Area
Dimensions: 14X9
Floor Type: Vinyl
Name: Office
Dimensions: 12X12
Floor Type: Carpet
Name: Recreation Room
Dimensions: 36X24
Floor Type: Carpet
Name: Foyer
Dimensions: 10X7
Floor Type: Ceramic Tile
Name: Storage
Dimensions: 17X15
Floor Type: Other
Other Specifics
| 3 | |
| Concrete Perimeter | |
| Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage | |
| Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink | |
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| Patio | |
| In Ground | |
| Gazebo | |
| — | |
| — | |
| 10328 | |
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| Full | |
| Cathedral Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s) | |
| Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Range Hood, Humidifier | |
| Not in DB | |
| Park, Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved | |
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| Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Starter |
Tax History
| Year | Property Taxes |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $14,555 |
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