Homes for Sale in Waukegan, IL
Lake Michigan Frontage and Significant Upside — Lake County's Most Affordable City
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Waukegan is one of the most misunderstood communities in Chicagoland — and that creates real opportunity for buyers. As Lake County's largest city and only Lake Michigan port city, it has natural assets that few other communities can match. With the lowest home prices in the county and a revitalized downtown, it's increasingly attracting investors and first-time buyers.
- ✓ Lake Michigan frontage and marina
- ✓ Lowest home prices in Lake County
- ✓ Revitalizing downtown with arts investment
- ✓ Metra Milwaukee District North Line
- ✓ Significant upside potential for buyers
Homes for sale in Waukegan
Updated 9/18/2026 10:00 AM CDT · Listings courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
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Neighborhoods & subdivisions in Waukegan
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The Waukegan Housing Market
Waukegan offers the lowest entry points in Lake County, with homes starting well below $200,000. The city's revitalization efforts have started to show in property values, and buyers who get in now stand to benefit from significant appreciation as the downtown continues to develop.
Life in Waukegan
Waukegan's lakefront is one of its greatest assets — the marina, lakefront parks, and Lake Michigan views are genuinely spectacular. The downtown has seen meaningful investment in recent years, with new restaurants and arts venues emerging. The Metra Milwaukee District North Line provides Chicago access.
Waukegan Schools
Students are served by Waukegan Community Unit District 60. The district has been working through improvement initiatives, and several neighborhood schools have shown real progress in recent years.
School Districts: Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 and Waukegan High School
Some homes for sale in Waukegan never show up online
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Get My Free Waukegan Valuation →Local Landmarks & Highlights in Waukegan
Lake County's county seat pairs a working lakefront harbor and beach with the Genesee Theatre and the county's most affordable housing stock. Waukegan homes fall primarily within the 60085 and 60087 ZIP codes.
Genesee Theatre
The restored 1927 palace hosting national acts.
Waukegan Harbor & Marina
Lake Michigan boating and charter fishing.
Waukegan Municipal Beach
A broad sand beach and lakefront trails.
Bowen Park & Jack Benny Center
Arts programs honoring the hometown legend.
Ray Bradbury's Green Town
Landmarks of the author's beloved boyhood home.
Metra UP-North Line
Two stations linking to Chicago.
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