709 North County Street

Waukegan, IL 60085

$289,900
Price
3
Beds
1,600 Sq. Ft.
$181 / Sq. Ft.
1,600
Sq. Ft.
$181
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome home to Waukegan's Near North Historic District! 709 N County Street is situated near all that the city has to offer and has both the modern conveniences and upgrades for today's lifestyle and the architectural details & craftsmanship that make it unique. Located just one mile from the beach, harbor, and downtown Waukegan. You don't often find details and features this well preserved in a home of this age, but here it is! Lovingly updated and maintained by current owners over the past 11...Welcome home to Waukegan's Near North Historic District! 709 N County Street is situated near all that the city has to offer and has both the modern conveniences and upgrades for today's lifestyle and the architectural details & craftsmanship that make it unique. Located just one mile from the beach, harbor, and downtown Waukegan. You don't often find details and features this well preserved in a home of this age, but here it is! Lovingly updated and maintained by current owners over the past 11 years, this character-rich home features old-wood hardwood floors throughout the first and second floors, gorgeous details including dentil and crown moulding, and a cozy wood-burning fireplace. Formal dining and living spaces seamlessly blend traditional aesthetics with modern life with the open floor plan. Rounding out the first floor are the powder room and laundry room with stacking washer and dryer. There are 3 generously sized bedrooms and 1 full bathroom on the second floor. Primary bedroom has a walk-in closet with dressing area. Bathroom was remodeled in 2019. Additional features include a full, unfinished basement, and 2 car detached garage. 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. Just a little over a block to Upton Park, and a few minutes to the Genesee Theater, Waukegan Park District and the library. 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. Washer/dryer set 2020.

Property Details for 709 North County Street

Area
Park City / Waukegan
Township
Waukegan
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Forced Air, Baseboard
LISTING UPDATED: 02/15/2025 03:54 PM

Property Details for 709 North County Street

StatusContingent
MLS #12267395
Days on Market38
Taxes$6,006 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1904
Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,800 SF
CountyLake County

Building Information for 709 North County Street

Stories-Year Built1904Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,800 SF

Property Information for 709 North County Street

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 60
  • High School District: 60
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 60
Addtl Parking Information
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Laundry, Walk-In Closet(s), Historic/Period Mlwk
  • Num Of Rooms: 6
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Attic: Full,Pull Down Stair
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air, Wall Unit(s)
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Num of Baths: 1.1
Exterior Features
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2013
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 48X100
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Living Area Source: Landlord/Tenant/Seller
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 2
  • Document Date: 2025-02-02T01:48:09
  • Photos Count: 23
  • Rural: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 3
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 17X11
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 14X11
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 13X13
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 18X10
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 16X14

Property History for 709 North County Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Public Records for 709 North County Street

Taxable ValueLand$5,401Additions$67,620Total$73,021
Tax Record2023$5,840 ($487 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,548 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,548 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,630 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1901Year Renovated1974CountyLAKEAPN08-21-202-001Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 709 North County Street

This home is within Waukegan Community Unit School District 60.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
North Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Daniel Webster Middle School
Public6 to 8

Waukegan High School
Public9 to 12

Andrew Cooke Magnet Elementary School
PublicK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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