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Property Description
Welcome home to this adorable 1.5-story Cape Cod, perfectly situated on a quiet dead-end street in the heart of Wauconda. Offering the ideal blend of cozy charm, fresh paint, and new flooring, this three-bedroom, one-bathroom home is a fantastic opportunity to bring your own personal touches. Step inside to a bright main level featuring brand-new, durable luxury vinyl plank flooring, while the second floor boasts fresh, plush new carpeting throughout the bedrooms. Outside, the property features a fantastic, large yard perfect for summer BBQs or gardening, alongside a deep driveway and a convenient one-car detached garage. Located on a low-traffic dead-end street, this home offers a peaceful retreat while keeping you within the highly regarded Wauconda Community Unit School District 118. Location is truly everything, and this home places you just a short walk or a one-minute drive from Wauconda's vibrant downtown Main Street and the beautiful shores of Bangs Lake, where you can enjoy local dining, shopping, and lakeside recreation. For outdoor enthusiasts, Cook Park is just a short distance away, offering expansive open green spaces, playgrounds, and a scenic gazebo. Additionally, Lakewood Forest Preserve-Lake County's largest forest preserve-is just a few minutes' drive south, featuring miles of hiking and cross-country skiing trails, as well as a massive off-leash dog area for your furry friends. This charming Cape Cod offers the ultimate Lake County lifestyle!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 139 Kent Ave
General
- Price: $240,000
- Taxes: $5,719 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12692226
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath, Dining Combo
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Humidifier
- Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom Features: No Tub
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Equipment: Water Softener (Owned), Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump, Water Heater-Gas
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 7
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Driveway, Owned, Garage
Location
- Area: Wauconda
- County: Lake
- Township: Wauconda
- Driving Directions: Route 176 & Main Street, South on Main Street, West on Kent Avenue, to Home.
School Information
- School District: 118
- Elem School District: 118
- Midd School District: 118
- High School District: 118
- Elementary School: Wauconda Elementary School
- Middle School: Wauconda Middle School
- High School: Wauconda Comm High School
- Private School: Wauconda Comm High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Cape Cod
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Cellar, Exterior Entry, Partial
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Screens
- Sub-Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
- Square Feet: 1,176
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1953
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.366
- Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 76 x 164 x 139 x 150
- Lot Features: Mature Trees
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1953
- Tax Amount: $5,719.8
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 9361030220000
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Schools
Schools serving 139 Kent Ave
School District:Wauconda Community Unit School District 118
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Wauconda Grade School 225 Osage Street, Wauconda, IL 60084 | K-5 | 0.6 mi |
Wauconda Middle School 217 Slocum Lake Road, Wauconda, IL 60084 | 6-8 | 0.7 mi |
Wauconda High School 555 North Main Street, Wauconda, IL 60084 | 9-12 | 0.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Tax History
Tax History for 139 Kent Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$5,593
37%
$67,109
7%
2024
$4,074
-17%
$62,866
9%
2023
$4,898
6%
$57,464
3%
2022
$4,627
6%
$55,884
6%
2021
$4,376
5%
$52,805
5%
2020
$4,167
8%
$50,329
6%
2019
$3,850
-3%
$47,566
5%
2018
$3,959
2%
$45,400
1%
2017
$3,881
8%
$44,875
7%
2016
$3,594
9%
$42,009
9%
2015
$3,296
-8%
$38,565
—
2014
$3,583
4%
$38,565
-4%
2013
$3,453
-2%
$40,327
-6%
2012
$3,536
—
$42,933
—
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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139 Kent Avenue, Wauconda, IL 60084 (MLS# 12692226) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 139 Kent Avenue is currently listed for $240,000 and was received on July 08, 2026. Want to learn more about 139 Kent Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Wauconda? You can browse all Wauconda real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.
