$222,000

314 S Orchard Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085

Active Under Contract

2 beds 1 baths 832 sqft (assessor) Built 1950 Residential MLS #MRD12687866 47 days on market

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Plaza · 847-596-6100 · MLS #MRD12687866 · Status: Active Under Contract

Stop paying someone else's mortgage - this solid ranch home is ready to help you start building equity of your own. Set on nearly a quarter acre, this starter home offers the space, comfort, and peace of mind first-time buyers are looking for. The single-story layout is easy to live in and easy to maintain, with a full basement offering incredible potential for extra living space, storage, or a future rec room - the possibilities are yours to create. The generous lot gives you room to garden, entertain, or for kids and fur babies to run around. The large deck awaits you to enjoy the morning sun or to relax in the evening after work. Have peace of mind that comes with numerous recent mechanical updates - the big-ticket items have already been taken care of: furnace & A/C - 2022; windows - 2013; roof, siding, gutters - 2015; new sewer line - 2020; leaf filter guard - 2025; water heater - 2023. Say good-bye to your landlord and build equity for yourself. Don't let this one pass you by - schedule your showing today! Motivated seller!!

Property details

Interior

Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
Flooring: Hardwood
Basement: Partially Finished, Full
Additional rooms: No additional rooms
Total rooms: 5

Building & exterior

Style: Ranch
Age: 71-80 Years
Exterior: Vinyl Siding
Roof: Asphalt
Patio & porch: Deck

Parking

Garage spaces: 1
Total spaces: 1
Parking details: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions: 50x187
Township: Waukegan
County: Lake

Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas, Solar
Cooling: Central Air
Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electricity: Circuit Breakers
Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump

HOA & community

Assessment includes: None

Schools

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

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes: $3,574 (2025)
Parcel number (PIN): 08291020590000
PIN: 08291020590000
Ownership: Fee Simple
Possession: Closing
Special conditions: None
Listed: 7/2/2026

Rooms

Room	Size	Level	Flooring
Bedroom 2	12X11	Main	Hardwood
Bedroom 3		N/A
Bedroom 4		N/A
Dining Room		N/A
Family Room	20X12	Basement
Kitchen	12X14	Main	Laminate
Laundry		N/A
Living Room	15X22	Main	Hardwood
Master Bedroom	12X12	Main	Hardwood

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