$280,000

1009 Leith Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085

Active Under Contract

3 beds 1 baths 1,236 sqft (assessor) Built 1940 Residential MLS #MRD12723225 9 days on market

Listing courtesy of Century 21 Universal · 773-465-0300 · MLS #MRD12723225 · Status: Active Under Contract

MOVE RIGHT INTO THIS CHARMING WAUKEGAN CAPE COD HOME WHICH IS IN A NEAT CONDITION IN A TREE LINED STREET WITH LOVELY CURB APPEAL WILL DRAWN OUT SIDE TRIM, CONVENIENTLY LOCATED NEAR TO SCHOOLS & SHOPS, WITH EXCELLENT TRANSPORT LINKS AND COMMUTE TO EVERYWHERE. THIS HOME HAS IT ALL, OFFERS TWO AMPLE BEDROOMS ON FIRST FLOOR AND SPACIOUS SECOND FLOOR MASTER BEDROOM PLUS DEN. LIVING ROOM COMBO DINING ROOM W/HW FLOORS. UPDATED GALLERY KITCHEN W/SIT BREAKFAST COUNTER & PLENTY OF CABINETS, NEW HOOD RANGE AND BACKSPLASH (2025), FULL BATH RECENTLY REMODELED WITH WALK IN SHOWER & MODERN FIXTURES. FINISHED SPACEFUL BASEMENT WITH RECREATION ROOM WITH CHEER DELIGHTFUL DRY BAR PERFECT FOR ENTERTAINMENT. LAUNDRY/UTILITY ROOM, LOADS OF STORAGE. WELL MAINTAINED FORCED AIR GAS HEAT & CENTRAL AIR. BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPED, BIG & PRIVATE BACKYARD WITH NEW FENCE (2025). REPLACED FRONT & BACK DOORS, SCREEN DOORS, SUMP PUMP, GUTTERS, SOME COOPER PIPES & GLASS IN BAY WINDOW (2023). DETACHED 1 GARAGE W/EDGO NEWER SIDING (2023). HERE IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR THE RIGHT BUYER. HOME IS IN IMPECABLE KEPT BUT IS SOLD AS-IS.

Property details

Interior

Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior features: Dry Bar
Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
Basement: Finished, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Full
Additional rooms: Den, Utility Room-Lower Level
Total rooms: 7

Building & exterior

Style: Cape Cod
Age: 81-90 Years
Exterior: Brick
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Parking

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

Lot & location

Lot dimensions: 50 x 145
Township: Waukegan
County: Lake

Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)

HOA & community

Assessment includes: None
Community features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Schools

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

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes: $3,967 (2025)
Parcel number (PIN): 08173050220000
PIN: 08173050220000
Ownership: Fee Simple
Possession: Closing
Special conditions: None
Listed: 8/3/2026

Rooms

Room	Size	Level	Flooring
Den	16X8	Second	Hardwood
Utility Room-Lower Level	18X11	Lower	Other
Bedroom 2	17X14	Second	Hardwood
Bedroom 3	12X12	Main	Hardwood
Bedroom 4		N/A
Dining Room		N/A
Family Room	30X14	Lower	Carpet
Kitchen	13X9	Main	Vinyl
Laundry	12X7	Lower	Other
Living Room	18X10	Main	Hardwood
Master Bedroom	13X11	Main	Hardwood

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