$249,000

818 HICKORY Street, Waukegan, IL 60085

Active Under Contract
3 beds 1 baths 1,448 sqft (assessor) Built 1901 Residential MLS #MRD12734943 5 days on market
Listing courtesy of Realty of America, LLC · 708-788-1900 · MLS #MRD12734943 · Status: Active Under Contract
Pride of ownership shines throughout this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 1-bath Victorian home in Waukegan's historic district. Built in 1901, this charming home blends classic character with thoughtful updates for modern living. Recent improvements include a brand-new roof and gutters (2025), central air and furnace (2024), freshly painted rooms, and a remodeled bathroom (2022). The inviting kitchen features stainless steel appliances and generously sized mahogany cabinetry, offering plenty of storage. Enjoy the warmth and character of the decorative fireplace, along with a spacious front porch perfect for relaxing. The fenced backyard provides a great space for entertaining, while the oversized 10x12 shed offers excellent additional storage. Newer washer and dryer included. Move-in ready and full of charm, this home is ready to welcome its next owner!

Property details

Interior

Appliances
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Humidifier
Flooring
Hardwood
Fireplaces
1
Fireplace details
Decorative
Basement
Partially Finished, Full
Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, In Unit
Additional rooms
No additional rooms
Total rooms
6

Building & exterior

Style
Victorian
Age
100+ Years
Exterior
Aluminum Siding
Roof
Asphalt
Foundation
Block, Stone
Patio & porch
Porch
Exposure
East

Parking

Total spaces
2
Parking details
Off Alley, Yes, Owned

Lot & location

Lot dimensions
40X125
Township
Waukegan
County
Lake

Utilities

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

HOA & community

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

Schools

Elementary
Glen Flora Elementary School (60)
Junior high
(60)
High school
Waukegan High School (60)

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes
$4,014 (2024)
Parcel number (PIN)
08163320210000
PIN
08163320210000
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
Closing
Special conditions
None
Listed
8/17/2026

Rooms

RoomSizeLevelFlooring
Bedroom 212X11SecondCarpet
Bedroom 310X16SecondCarpet
Bedroom 4N/A
Dining Room12X13MainHardwood
Family RoomN/A
Kitchen11X15MainVinyl
Laundry14X12BasementOther
Living Room14X16MainHardwood
Master Bedroom16X14SecondCarpet

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