$171,324

718 S Mcalister Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085

Active Under Contract

4 beds 2 baths 1,680 sqft (assessor) Built 1998 Residential MLS #MRD12731842 4 days on market

Listing courtesy of Circle One Realty · 630-528-2300 · ryan@circleonerealty.com · MLS #MRD12731842 · Status: Active Under Contract

Solid 4-Bedroom Home with Great Potential in Waukegan! Bring your vision and make this 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home your own! Built in 1998, this solid property offers a functional layout and a great opportunity for a buyer looking to add value through updates and improvements. The home has good bones and is ready for someone to bring it back to its full potential with cleaning, repairs, and cosmetic updates. This property is being sold AS-IS. Seller will not make repairs or provide credits for needed work. Ideal for an investor, rehab buyer, or owner-occupant looking for an opportunity to build equity. Conveniently located in Waukegan with access to area shopping, schools, parks, transportation, and other amenities. 4 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | Built in 1998 | Sold AS-IS Schedule your showing and see the possibilities firsthand

Property details

Interior

Basement: Unfinished, Full
Additional rooms: No additional rooms
Total rooms: 7

Building & exterior

Style: Bungalow
Age: 26-30 Years
Exterior: Aluminum Siding
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Patio & porch: Porch

Parking

Garage spaces: 2
Total spaces: 2
Parking details: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions: 0.14
Township: Waukegan
County: Lake

Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling: Other
Water: Lake Michigan
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electricity: Circuit Breakers
Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump

HOA & community

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

Schools

Elementary: Carman-Buckner Elementary School (60)
Junior high: (60)
High school: Waukegan High School (60)

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes: $6,412 (2025)
Parcel number (PIN): 08283110840000
PIN: 08283110840000
Ownership: Fee Simple
Possession: Closing
Special conditions: None
Listed: 8/12/2026

Rooms

Room	Size	Level
Bedroom 2	10X12	Second
Bedroom 3	10X12	Second
Bedroom 4	10X12	Second
Dining Room	15X12	Main
Family Room	15X15	Main
Kitchen	15X15	Main
Laundry	8X9	Second
Living Room		N/A
Master Bedroom	10X12	Main

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