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$289,900 -$10,000 (-3.33%) Price Reduced

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,437 Sq. Ft.
  • 1 Car Garage
  • Updated 2 days ago
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Recently rehabbed 4 bedroom & 2 bathroom with 1-car detached garage. 3 bedrooms & 1 bathroom on main floor. Living room, dining room, & all 3 bedrooms with hardwood floors. Full finished basement with a family room, rec room, 4th bedroom, & 2nd full bathroom. Enclosed front porch. Large fenced back yard. Come visit your new home today!!

Full Property Details for 1518 Melrose Ave

General

  • Price: $289,900
  • Taxes: $5,606 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12673051
  • Updated: 6/26/2026
  • Added to Site: 20 day(s) ago

Rental Information

  • Complex Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Interior

  • Basement: Finished, F
  • Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement Baths: Yes
  • Bathroom Features: Separate Shower

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 1

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Brick Driveway, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Location

  • Area: Park City / Waukegan
  • County: Lake
  • Township: Waukegan
  • Subdivision: Brown
  • Driving Directions: Washington & Lewis South to Melrose East to Address

School Information

  • School District: 60
  • Elem School District: 60
  • Midd School District: 60
  • High School District: 60

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: Bungalow
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Construction: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
  • Square Feet: 1,437
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Remodeled/Updated: 2026

Lot Features

  • Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 8246

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1910
  • Tax Amount: $5,606
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 8204220670000

Listed by Chase Real Estate LLC

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Schools serving 1518 Melrose Ave

School District:Waukegan Community Unit School District 60
NameGradesDistance
Washington Elementary School, Waukegan, IL
110 South Orchard Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085
K-50.6 mi
Robert E Abbott Middle School
1319 Washington Street, Waukegan, IL 60085
6-80.3 mi
Waukegan High School
1011 Washington Street, Waukegan, IL 60085
9-120.4 mi
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Price
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6/26/2026
Price Reduced
$289,900
-3.33%
MLS
6/09/2026
Listed
$299,900
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Tax History for 1518 Melrose Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$2,964
-47%
$71,376
7%
2024
$5,606
51%
$66,458
12%
2023
$3,705
13%
$59,448
57%
2022
$3,291
-17%
$37,897
1%
2021
$3,967
10%
$37,566
7%
2020
$3,620
—
$34,997
-9%
2019
$3,620
11%
$38,644
58%
2018
$3,250
5%
$24,488
-27%
2017
$3,082
-6%
$33,407
58%
2016
$3,273
50%
$21,178
12%
2015
$2,188
4%
$18,955
—
2014
$2,109
-4%
$18,955
3%
2013
$2,186
-45%
$18,458
-40%
2012
$3,954
—
$30,633
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1518 Melrose Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085 (MLS# 12673051) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 1518 Melrose Avenue is currently listed for $289,900 and was received on June 09, 2026. Want to learn more about 1518 Melrose Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Waukegan? You can browse all Waukegan real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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