$268,000

523 S McAlister Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085

Active Under Contract
3 beds 2 baths 1,194 sqft (assessor) Built 1930 Residential MLS #MRD12682991 35 days on market
Listing courtesy of Netgar Investments Inc · 847-263-8100 · porfiriogarciaf@hotmail.com · MLS #MRD12682991 · Status: Active Under Contract
This is the one you've been waiting for! Ideally located across from Roosevelt Park, this beautifully remodeled home offers convenient access to Downtown Waukegan, Lake Michigan, the Genesee Theatre, METRA, schools, and a variety of shops and restaurants. The property has been fully updated and is truly move-in ready. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, a brand-new kitchen, and a dedicated dining room. You'll also find a versatile extra space that can be used as an office, game room, or additional storage, along with a full basement for even more storage. Major updates include a new roof, flooring, appliances, AC unit, furnace, plumbing, lighting, and electrical panel, giving you peace of mind for years to come. Nothing to do but move in and enjoy!

Property details

Interior

Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Interior features
1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
Basement
Unfinished, Full
Additional rooms
No additional rooms
Total rooms
6

Building & exterior

Age
91-100 Years
Exterior
Frame
Roof
Asphalt
Patio & porch
Porch
Exposure
West

Parking

Garage spaces
1
Total spaces
1
Parking details
Asphalt, No Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions
100X49
Lot description
Corner Lot
Township
Waukegan
County
Lake

Utilities

Heating
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

HOA & community

Assessment includes
None
Community features
Park, Sidewalks

Schools

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

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes
$3,389 (2024)
Parcel number (PIN)
08282210200000
PIN
08282210200000
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
Closing
Special conditions
None
Listed
6/19/2026

Rooms

RoomSizeLevelFlooring
Bedroom 213X13Second
Bedroom 313X10Second
Bedroom 4N/A
Dining Room14X13Main
Family RoomN/A
Kitchen11X13Main
Laundry1X1Basement
Living Room13X13Main
Master Bedroom11X10Main

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Property taxes
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HOA / assessments

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