547 S Martin Luther King Jr Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085

Closed

5 beds 2 baths 1,722 sqft (assessor) Residential MLS #MRD12640480 19 days on market

Listing courtesy of eXp Realty · 888-574-9405 · il.broker@exprealty.net · MLS #MRD12640480 · Status: Closed

Experience a vibrant lifestyle surrounded by culture, music, cuisine, and energy in this truly unique location. Where historic charm meets contemporary elegance, this thoughtfully renovated two-story treasure offers ample space with 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and over 1,700 square feet of sun-drenched living. Enjoy peace of mind with recent upgrades throughout: brand-new exterior siding, gutters, and windows; a sleek modern kitchen featuring 2021 countertops, cabinets, appliances, and sink; fully remodeled bathrooms from top to bottom; and fresh luxury vinyl tile and carpet flooring. Just blocks from North Beach, Stewart Park, the Waukegan History Museum, Jack Benny Center, Genesee Theatre, Bowen Park, and an abundance of downtown restaurants, shops, bars, and entertainment venues-this location is simply unmatched.

Property details

Interior

Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Granite Counters
Flooring: Carpet
Basement: Unfinished, Full
Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit
Additional rooms: Bedroom 5, Walk In Closet, Screened Porch, Enclosed Porch, Foyer, Utility Room-Lower Level, Storage
Total rooms: 8

Building & exterior

Age: 100+ Years
Exterior: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Steel Siding
Roof: Asphalt

Parking

Total spaces: 6
Parking details: Concrete, Dirt Driveway, Off Alley, Side Driveway, Off Street, Driveway, Additional Parking, Alley Access, Direct Access, Garage Faces Side, Yes, Other

Lot & location

Lot dimensions: 6004
Township: Waukegan
County: Lake

Utilities

Heating: Baseboard
Cooling: None
Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

HOA & community

Assessment includes: None

Schools

Elementary: (60)
Junior high: (60)
High school: (60)

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes: $4,271 (2023)
Parcel number (PIN): 08282230050000
PIN: 08282230050000
Ownership: Fee Simple
Possession: Closing, Immediate
Special conditions: None
Listed: 5/6/2026
Sold: 7/20/2026
Sold price: $249,200

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