116 N Elmwood Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
SOLDOCT 10, 2023

116 N Elmwood Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 912 sqft
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 912 sqft

$175,000

Last Sold: Oct 10, 2023
4% over list $169K
$192/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $1,360/mo*
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Local Information

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Description

This property is no longer available to rent or to buy. This description is from October 12, 2023
Charming 912 sqft 2 bed 1 bath Cape Cod that you just have to see. Enter into a finished enclosed front porch currently being used as a tv room. Great size living room with original hardwood floors that flows to the formal dining room with hardwood flooring. Cozy kitchen with built in china cabinet. 2 good size bedrooms with hardwood floors and antique glass doorknobs. a full bath. Whole house fan for comfortable summers. 2 window a/c units will stay. Pull down stairs to unfinished attic. All Felco windows! New vinyl siding 5yrs, New roof 5yrs and new concrete driveway 5yrs. Full unfinished basement. 2 car detached garage with opener. Beautiful partially fenced yard to enjoy spring, summer and fall. Close to shopping, eateries, schools, Wiess field and expressways. Let all the love and care given this home be transferred to you. Estate sale being "AS'IS"

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$192/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 116 N Elmwood Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: FullNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Bedroom 2, Family Room, Master Bedroom, Dining Room, Enclosed Porch, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 912 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, DryerDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: SteamHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Window/Wall Units - 2Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Steam
Fireplace & Spa
No Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Hardwood
Security
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltFencing: FencedFoundation: Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Other Parking: Driveway (Concrete)Has a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage, Open
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1915
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Cape Cod
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl SidingNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 08204060050000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $168,888Price Per Sqft: $192/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Aug 23 2023Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: WaukeganCommunity: Washington Manor
School Information
Elementary School District: 60Jr High / Middle School District: 60High School District: 60

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 912 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6098.4 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: FHA

Compensation

Buyer Agency Commission: 2.5% -350Buyer Agency Commission Type: See Remarks:
Notes
The listing broker’s offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 11859856Attic: Pull Down Stair, Unfinished

Additional Information

SidewalksStreet LightsStreet PavedMlg Can ViewMlg Can Use: IDX
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by Larry Desmond
Century 21 Circle
Bought with: Fidel Lopez, (224) 415-5114, RE/MAX Home Sweet Home
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#11859856

Price History for 116 N Elmwood Ave

DatePriceEventSource
10/10/2023$175,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11859856
08/23/2023$168,888ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11859856
08/22/2023$168,888PendingToActiveMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11859856
08/16/2023$168,888PendingMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11859856
08/15/2023$168,888Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11859856

Property Taxes and Assessment

Year2021
Tax$2,251
Assessment$97,795
Home facts updated by county records

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Waukegan

  • Angel Aguirre
    "Depends what area of Waukegan you live. It’s getting better throughout the years. Just don’t let kids out when it gets dark. A lot of families live and be outside in the summer. "
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  • Mr. E
    "People from Chicago are here and have been since the 80s. It’s bad when they cause the problems here. So have street smarts and stay away from the bad areas."
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  • Eric Mendoza
    "Okay but downtown is bad and dangerous. I have lived here most of my life. It’s mostly people from Chicago moving in this city that make it bad."
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  • Angel Aguirre
    "Not much dog owners around my area. The few dog owners are polite and always have their dogs in their leech "
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  • Arturo Colin
    "Not a good neighborhood too much petty crime. I do not feel safe walking alone. Too many shootings nearby. Too many people walk on the street and risk getting run over. Waukegan is not a good place to raise a family. "
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  • Jos A. G.
    "Very easy to access the transportation and availability it’s great as well. The buses are clean and on time "
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  • Heather M.
    "fast commute to navy base, shopping, and just a bit longer to downtown Chicago to see museums, aquariums, and other site seeing "
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  • Carla R.
    "there are many families in this neighborhood. some parks under renovation and a general store. near by. "
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  • Yesenia R.
    "great! I don't have to drive to far. traffic is fair. there's a lot of stores near by and places to eat."
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  • Nicole F.
    "I've lived here for almost a year and had no issues at all. friendly neighborhood lots of kids out playing, lots of people walking with or without dogs. Clean neighborhood"
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  • Denise A.
    "Park district events for families and several social events like art wauk and shows. Yes there is room for improvement but so much potential and great crowds depending where you go."
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  • Magdalena B.
    "Good access to public transportation. Commute to downtown Chicago is good as well, but getting to other suburbs is complicated and time-consuming."
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  • Maria B.
    "Waukegan builds character, if you’re trying to raise a family with “character” then Waukegan is the place to be."
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  • Daniel
    "The school are not the best in Waukegan. There are better cities out there. I would look else where. "
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  • Dane.dusthimer
    "Dog friendly, but heavy salting in winter that’s tough on paws. Doggie stations around for pickup, but often times out of bags or not in a convenient location. "
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  • David R.
    "Waukegan is filled with beautiful cultures. Come visit nice beach Zion and Beach Park are awesome all the way from the Mil to Michigan "
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  • Kate A.
    "My neighborhood is great for living. Close to restaurant, malls, stores bus transportation. Have security and friendly administration office"
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  • Gilberto L.
    "Lived in this neighborhood for about three years and no bad ppl or experiences Hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhggg"
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  • Corrie R.
    "It’s safe,, people mind their business and it’s not a lot of crime.. I recommend anybody to live here"
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  • Adonis19741979
    "my neighborhood have access to public transportation and library as well to gym and district parks. also we have lake Michigan . "
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  • Adonis19741979
    "Waukegan genesee theater, the lake is beautiful, Restaurants and shopping stores are very close, a lot of fun in Waukegan downtown "
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  • Dalia_joya
    "Nice I like Waukegan I’m live here for 10 years. I like Restaurant and lake public transportation is beautiful places "
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  • Borilicious84
    "Like every neighborhood, you just have to be careful anywhere you go, but waukegan is a decent place to live in, you just have to make sure you pick a good neighborhood, do your research and you should be fine. I do love that there is a lot of parks everywhere, is a very good option especially if you have small children."
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  • Erika G.
    "Certain areas are beautiful but the schools are unsafe and lack standards due to behavior issues in classrooms. High crime areas spill over and effect the nicer neighborhoods 😢"
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  • Lautusia B. .
    "We give candy and have party for the kids with costumes. We dress up as well and decorate our homes."
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  • Sophia R.
    "Nice neighborhood. Friendly. Great park down the street. Lived here since 2014 and love the community. We have great block parties and neighborhood garage sales. "
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  • Mesmes1957
    "At night there are a lot of rough characters. During the day it's fine.I do most of my errands during the day. There are a lot of busses too, so you can just go."
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  • Angel A.
    "The community isn’t that connected. Everyone for the most part keep it to themselves. I don’t mind living here but I don’t feel 100% safe. "
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  • Lovedd16
    "if you have a dog , you would love living here because there lots of yard space and trees . so the dogs can play and do their business . also theres a dog park , its not a long walking distance and a very clean environment ."
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  • Alexia C.
    "I fell the neighborhood is not bad at all. I have not had a problem but I don’t feel safe in the neighborhood."
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  • Josh G
    "since I've lived here there's nothing really anything special going on except during the 4th of July"
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  • Alexia C.
    "I think it is an ok neighborhood. Don’t really like it because it has a lot of batches and they don’t fix fast. They do good job at cleaning the streets but that’s probably because of the school."
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  • Eliseosandoval11
    "People mind their own business. Not that many Loud people also there is a lot of parks and ppl are holiday friendly "
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  • Godgreentiger
    "i live in this area for 30 years and it a bad crime areas and police bother you ride or walking and i don't want to live there"
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  • Donna M.
    "To much traffic, not well lit enough and not as safe as I’d like it to be at night. We are in a day and age where people just don’t care about the next guy so you want to not walk alone unless your dog is vicious! "
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  • Emily G.
    "One of the people use to bring a dog to live in the neighborhood. They can not sleep good from the house and I hear barking os loud and I was mad "
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Homes for Rent Near 116 N Elmwood Ave

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Off Market Homes Near 116 N Elmwood Ave

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116 N Elmwood Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 912 sqft single-family home built in 1915. This property is not currently available for sale. 116 N Elmwood Ave was last sold on Oct 10, 2023 for $175,000 (4% higher than the asking price of $168,888). The current Trulia Estimate for 116 N Elmwood Ave is $184,000.