$259,900

1527 Brookside Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085

Active Under Contract
3 beds 1 baths 1,602 sqft (assessor) Built 1925 Residential MLS #MRD12710634 24 days on market
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Premier · 312-475-1717 · MLS #MRD12710634 · Status: Active Under Contract
Unique 3-BR Character Home with Modern Updates! Come out and view this beautiful, character-filled 3-bedroom home! A true standout, this property features stunning, original light maple hardwood flooring throughout and four separate entrances offering a highly flexible layout. The inviting living room boasts a cozy brick fireplace, and the kitchen features a charming breakfast nook.You will love the one-of-a-kind architectural layout: A bedroom connects to a unique bonus room just 9 steps above, complete with built-in wall drawers-perfect for a private office, playroom, or creative studio. Major mechanical updates offer total peace of mind, including a fully updated electrical system (2 years old), an updated furnace, and a roof that is only 8 years old. Includes a detached 1-car garage. This solid home just needs your personal touch to make it shine. Schedule your tour today!

Property details

Interior

Appliances
Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Flooring
Hardwood
Fireplaces
1
Basement
Unfinished, Full
Additional rooms
Bonus Room
Total rooms
7

Building & exterior

Age
100+ Years
Exterior
Brick

Parking

Garage spaces
1
Total spaces
2
Parking details
No Garage, Yes, Detached, Off Street, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions
4953
Township
Waukegan
County
Lake

Utilities

Heating
Radiator(s)
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
$3,879 (2024)
Parcel number (PIN)
08202210010000
PIN
08202210010000
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
Closing
Special conditions
None
Listed
7/20/2026

Rooms

RoomSizeLevelFlooring
Bonus Room24X13ThirdCarpet
Bedroom 213X12SecondHardwood
Bedroom 311X10SecondHardwood
Bedroom 4N/A
Dining Room15X15MainHardwood
Family RoomN/A
Kitchen12X9Main
LaundryN/A
Living Room24X15MainHardwood
Master Bedroom13X12Second

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Property taxes
Insurance
PMI (under 20% down)
HOA / assessments

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