Date
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Price
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Source
9/11/2026
Listed
$599,000
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Property Description
THERE IS SO MUCH TO LOVE about this spacious 4-bedroom, 3.1-bath home with a finished basement, in-ground pool, 3-car fully insulated garage, and large fenced backyard in the highly desirable Orchard Hills community! Step inside to a welcoming foyer that opens to the formal living and dining rooms before flowing into the dramatic two-story family room with a beautiful fireplace. 9-foot ceilings, oversized windows, and abundant natural light create an open, airy feel throughout. The kitchen features oak cabinetry, a large center island, huge pantry, newer appliances (approximately 8 years), and a generous eating area with sliding doors leading to the backyard oasis featuring a fence and custom in-ground pool with a new pool heater, also included:beta & dolphin automatic pool cleaners, patio, and plenty of space for entertaining. Natural gas line for grill off patio. The flexible floor plan includes a main-level office or optional 5th bedroom adjacent to a full bath-ideal for guests, in-laws, or working from home. The laundry room with utility sink offers direct access to the 3-car garage. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite boasts a large walk-in closet and private bath with double vanity, soaking tub, and separate shower, while three additional generously sized bedrooms offer excellent closet space. The finished basement provides a huge recreation room, half bath (can be easily converted to full bath, drain is inside wall, and ample storage. Additional updates include dual HVAC systems, NEW roof and gutters (2020), newer water heater (3 years), and newer main-level carpeting. Gazebos, outdoor furniture, deck boxes, and bedroom TVs will stay with the home. Enjoy an unbeatable location just minutes from parks, playgrounds, 30+ miles of the Millennium Trail, Lakewood Forest Preserve, Dog Park, Bangs Lake, and charming downtown Wauconda with its restaurants, shopping, festivals, and lakefront activities. This move-in-ready home offers the perfect combination of space, comfort, updates, and an exceptional lifestyle!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1896 Applewood Dr
General
- Price: $599,000
- HOA FEE: $40/month
- Taxes: $14,555 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12757754
- Updated: 9/11/2026
- Added to Site: 5 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Park, Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Partially
- Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, 1st-Floor Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Starter
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Range Hood, Humidifier
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Basement Baths: Yes
- Bathroom Features: Separate Shower, Double Sink, Soaking Tub
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Equipment: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
- Other Features: School Bus Service
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Total Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Wauconda
- County: Lake
- Township: Wauconda
- Subdivision: Orchard Hills
- Driving Directions: N. Fairfield Road, NORTH on Gossell Road, SOUTH on Northwood Drive, NORTHWEST onto Apple Valley Drive to Applewood to number 1896.
School Information
- School District: 118
- Elem School District: 118
- Midd School District: 118
- High School District: 118
- Elementary School: Robert Crown Elementary School
- Middle School: Matthews Middle School
- High School: Wauconda Comm High School
- Private School: Wauconda Comm High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: Other
- Mgmt. Company: Orchard Hills HOA
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning, Zoned
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Zoned
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Model: Lincoln 1
- Construction: Vinyl Siding, Stone
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding, Stone
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, 9 ft + pour, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Screens
- Square Feet: 3,252
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 2003
Manufactured Home
- Model: Lincoln 1
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Gazebo
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.24
- Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 10328
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $40
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Monthly
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 2003
- Tax Amount: $14,555
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple with Homeowners Association
- Property ID: 9134070070000
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Schools
Schools serving 1896 Applewood Dr
School District:Wauconda Community Unit School District 118
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Robert Crown School 620 West Bonner Road, Wauconda, IL 60084 | K-5 | 1.9 mi |
Wauconda Middle School 217 Slocum Lake Road, Wauconda, IL 60084 | 6-8 | 2.2 mi |
Wauconda High School 555 North Main Street, Wauconda, IL 60084 | 9-12 | 2.5 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 1896 Applewood Dr
Tax History
Tax History for 1896 Applewood Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$14,554
16%
$183,186
7%
2024
$12,500
-3%
$171,603
27%
2023
$12,924
5%
$135,222
9%
2022
$12,351
3%
$124,443
6%
2021
$11,969
4%
$117,587
5%
2020
$11,518
8%
$112,073
4%
2019
$10,642
-23%
$107,891
-14%
2018
$13,791
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$125,838
1%
2017
$13,772
11%
$124,383
6%
2016
$12,432
2%
$117,787
9%
2015
$12,213
13%
$108,131
—
2014
$10,804
17%
$108,131
10%
2013
$9,202
3%
$98,559
10%
2012
$8,953
—
$89,745
—
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1896 Applewood Drive, Wauconda, IL 60084 (MLS# 12757754) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 1896 Applewood Drive is currently listed for $599,000 and was received on September 11, 2026. Want to learn more about 1896 Applewood Drive? 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.