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Property Description
Sun-drenched and beautifully designed for everyday living, this Oakwood home welcomes you with a soaring two-story foyer, gleaming hardwood floors, and an open layout filled with natural light from morning through sunset. The spacious family room with brick fireplace, formal living and dining rooms, first-floor office, and generous kitchen provide both comfort and flexibility. Step outside to a large brick patio overlooking established gardens and a private natural backdrop of mature trees, grasses, and wetlands-offering peaceful views, spectacular sunsets, and no rear neighbors. Upstairs, the primary suite features a sitting room, large walk-in closet, and spa-like bath, while three additional bedrooms complete the second floor. The finished basement adds versatile space for recreation, fitness, hobbies, or future expansion with plumbing roughed in for a full bath. Located in desirable Oakwood with lower unincorporated Grayslake taxes, this home is minutes from Metra stations, Warren Township Park, the College of Lake County, Brae Loch Golf Club, and Gurnee Mills. Major exterior updates include a new roof, siding, and gutters (2024), plus a dishwasher (2024) and refrigerator, washer, and dryer (2021). Peaceful, bright, and conveniently located-schedule your tour today!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 18421 W Meander Dr
General
- Price: $487,000
- HOA FEE: $28/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
- Taxes: $8,636 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12682047
- Updated: 6/19/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Park, Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
- Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Gas Starter
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Humidifier
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom Features: Separate Shower, Double Sink, Soaking Tub
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Equipment: Cable TV, Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Dog Run
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Gages Lake / Grayslake / Hainesville / Third Lake / Wildwood
- County: Lake
- Township: Warren
- Subdivision: Oakwood
- Driving Directions: Rt. 45 and Washington St, East on Washington St to N Tangueray Rd (R) to W Meander Dr (L) to home.
School Information
- School District: 50
- Elem School District: 50
- Midd School District: 50
- High School District: 121
- Elementary School: Woodland Elementary School
- Middle School: Woodland Middle School
- High School: Warren Township High School
- Private School: Warren Township High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: Insurance, Other
- Mgmt. Company: none
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Traditional
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Model: THE HARTFORD
- Construction: Aluminum Siding, Brick
- Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding, Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Crawl Space, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Screens, Skylight(s)
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 2,711
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1994
Manufactured Home
- Model: THE HARTFORD
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 72 x 130.12 x 67.74 x 127.94
- Lot Features: Nature Preserve Adjacent, Landscaped, Wooded
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $336
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1994
- Tax Amount: $8,636.62
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple with Homeowners Association
- Special Conditions: Home Warranty
- Property ID: 7194011890000
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Schools
Schools serving 18421 W Meander Dr
School Districts:Woodland Community Consolidated School District 50, Warren Township High School District 121
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Woodland Primary School 17366 W Gages Lake Rd, Gages Lake, IL 60030 | PK-K | 1.1 mi |
Woodland Elementary School, Gages Lake, IL 17261 West Gages Lake Road, Gages Lake, IL 60030 | 1-3 | 1.2 mi |
Woodland Intermediate School 1115 N Hunt Club Rd, Gurnee, IL 60031 | 4-5 | 2.2 mi |
Woodland Middle School 7000 Washington Street, Gurnee, IL 60031 | 6-8 | 0.9 mi |
Warren Township High School 34090 N Almond Rd, Gurnee, IL 60031 | 9-12 | 0.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
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Price & Sales History for 18421 W Meander Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/18/2026
Listed
$487,000
62.23%
MLS
6/15/2017
Sold
$300,200
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 18421 W Meander Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$11,989
13%
$145,565
8%
2024
$10,587
-3%
$135,250
13%
2023
$10,885
11%
$119,521
3%
2022
$9,847
4%
$115,636
4%
2021
$9,478
2%
$110,997
6%
2019
$9,294
—
$105,124
-3%
2020
$9,294
5%
$108,268
5%
2018
$8,864
—
$103,419
3%
2017
$8,906
—
$100,455
5%
2016
$8,879
3%
$95,982
5%
2015
$8,637
-3%
$91,030
-5%
2014
$8,931
3%
$95,564
4%
2013
$8,672
6%
$91,871
-2%
2012
$8,207
—
$94,148
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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18421 W Meander Drive, Grayslake, IL 60030 (MLS# 12682047) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 18421 W Meander Drive is currently listed for $487,000 and was received on June 18, 2026. Want to learn more about 18421 W Meander Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Grayslake? You can browse all Grayslake real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.
