523 Mcalister Avenue, Waukegan, Illinois 60085


$115,000

Sold
Status: Closed
Sqft: 1,194
Cost/Sqft: $92
Beds: 3
Baths: 2
Year Built: 1930
Property Taxes: $3,297
Days On Market: 438
Lot Size: 0,11
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Description

This charming single-family home in the heart of Waukegan presents an incredible opportunity for homeowners and investors alike. Perfectly situated across from Roosevelt Park, it offers easy access to Downtown Waukegan, Lake Michigan, The Genesee Theater, METRA, schools, and a variety of shops and restaurants. Featuring three spacious bedrooms and two bathrooms, this home boasts generous room sizes, high ceilings, and an abundance of natural light that creates a bright and airy atmosphere. The unfinished basement and bonus attic space offer endless possibilities, whether you're looking to expand, customize, or add value. With the demo work already complete, the home is a blank canvas ready for your vision and personal touches. A detached one-car garage adds convenience, while the surrounding neighborhood provides a vibrant setting with parks, entertainment, and lakefront recreation just moments away. Don't miss this incredible chance to bring your dream home to life or secure a fantastic investment opportunity. Schedule your showing today!

Property Specifics

Single Family
1930
No
0.11
Lake
0 / Not Applicable
12289796
08282210200000

Property History

DATE: EVENT: PRICE: SOURCE:
27 Sep, 2019 Sold $36,000 MRED MLS
9 Sep, 2019 Under contract $39,900 MRED MLS
24 Jul, 2019 Listed for sale $39,900 MRED MLS
29 Jul, 2021 Sold $99,000 MRED MLS
17 May, 2021 Under contract $100,000 MRED MLS
17 Apr, 2021 Listed for sale $100,000 MRED MLS
17 Apr, 2025 Sold $115,000 MRED MLS
26 Mar, 2025 Under contract $109,900 MRED MLS
12 Feb, 2025 Listed for sale $109,900 MRED MLS
15 Apr, 2026 Listed for sale $275,000 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms Above Ground: 3
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Second Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Third Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 2
Partial Bathrooms: 0
Bathroom Amenities: —
Bathroom in Basement: 0
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: —
Basement: —
Basement Description: —

Other Specifics

1
100X49
Not in DB

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2019 $455
2021 $926
2025 $3,297
2026 $3,389

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