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  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 3,484 Sq. Ft.
  • 3 Car Garage
  • Updated 3 days ago

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Located in unincorporated Wauconda, this ranch home is tucked away on a beautifully wooded lot surrounded by mature trees. A long circular asphalt driveway welcomes you to the property and provides convenient access to the three-car garage. Positioned high above a large pond, the property offers scenic water views from the kitchen and expansive backyard deck. Enjoy fishing, kayaking, paddle boating, and other recreational activities right from your own backyard. The walkout basement provides direct access to the pond, creating a seamless connection between the home and its peaceful natural surroundings. With its wooded setting, elevated views, generous garage space, and private waterfront access, this property offers a rare combination of comfort, recreation, and tranquility.

Full Property Details for 26456 W Laurel Ave

General

  • Price: $425,000
  • Taxes: $8,852 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12676192

Rental Information

  • Complex Features: Lake, Water Rights

Interior

  • Basement: Finished, E
  • Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath, Open Floorplan
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Family Room, Wood-Burning
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement Baths: Yes
  • Bathroom Features: Separate Shower, Soaking Tub

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Additional Information

  • Other Features: School Bus Service

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Total Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

Location

  • Area: Wauconda
  • County: Lake
  • Township: Wauconda
  • Driving Directions: N. Barrington Rd - Turn East onto - w. Laurel Dr.

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water: Well

Structural Information

  • Architectural Info: Ranch
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Construction: Cedar, Stone
  • Exterior Const.: Cedar, Stone
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Finished, Exterior Entry, Bath/Stubbed, Concrete, Walk-Up Access, Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Windows: Screens
  • Square Feet: 3,484
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 1.11
  • Lot Size Range: 1.0 to 1.99 Acres
  • Lot Dimensions: 98 x 350 x 177 x 365
  • Lot Features: Nature Preserve Adjacent, Wetlands, Water Rights, Rear of Lot, Mature Trees, Views

Water Features

  • Water Front: Yes
  • Water Front Desc.: Pond, Waterfront
  • Water Front View: Back of Property

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1973
  • Tax Amount: $8,852.8
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Pays Sewer: Septic Tank

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 9354010120000
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Schools serving 26456 W Laurel Ave

School District:Wauconda Community Unit School District 118
NameGradesDistance
Wauconda Grade School
225 Osage Street, Wauconda, IL 60084
K-51 mi
Wauconda Middle School
217 Slocum Lake Road, Wauconda, IL 60084
6-81.1 mi
Wauconda High School
555 North Main Street, Wauconda, IL 60084
9-120.9 mi
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Tax History for 26456 W Laurel Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$5,863
-10%
$142,133
7%
2024
$6,486
-15%
$133,145
9%
2023
$7,651
-1%
$121,705
1%
2022
$7,764
-2%
$121,084
6%
2021
$7,892
-10%
$114,414
5%
2020
$8,738
10%
$109,049
6%
2019
$7,930
-2%
$103,061
—
2018
$8,086
-1%
$102,642
1%
2017
$8,157
-1%
$101,455
6%
2016
$8,207
4%
$96,075
9%
2015
$7,855
-22%
$88,199
—
2014
$10,071
4%
$88,199
-19%
2013
$9,669
2%
$109,178
-6%
2012
$9,499
—
$115,857
—
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26456 W Laurel Avenue, Wauconda, IL 60084 (MLS# 12676192) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 26456 W Laurel Avenue is currently listed for $425,000 and was received on June 12, 2026. This property is listed by The Grossman Group from our The Groves Office.Want to learn more about 26456 W Laurel 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.

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