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$234,900
Property Description
Stop paying someone else's mortgage - this solid ranch home is ready to help you start building equity of your own. Set on nearly a quarter acre, this starter home offers the space, comfort, and peace of mind first-time buyers are looking for. The single-story layout is easy to live in and easy to maintain, with a full basement offering incredible potential for extra living space, storage, or a future rec room - the possibilities are yours to create. The generous lot gives you room to garden, entertain, or for kids and fur babies to run around. The large deck awaits you to enjoy the morning sun or to relax in the evening after work. Have peace of mind that comes with numerous recent mechanical updates - the big-ticket items have already been taken care of: furnace & A/C - 2022; windows - 2013; roof, siding, gutters - 2015; new sewer line - 2020; leaf filter guard - 2025; water heater - 2023. Say good-bye to your landlord and build equity for yourself. Don't let this one pass you by - schedule your showing today!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 314 S Orchard Ave
General
- Price: $234,900
- Taxes: $3,574 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12687866
Interior
- Basement: Partially
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Additional Information
- Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Park City / Waukegan
- County: Lake
- Township: Waukegan
- Driving Directions: Washington & Lewis W to Orchard S to home
School Information
- School District: 60
- Elem School District: 60
- Midd School District: 60
- High School District: 60
- High School: Waukegan High School
- Private School: Waukegan High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Solar
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Ranch
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
- Roof: Asphalt
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 832
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1950
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.2146
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 50 x 187
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1950
- Tax Amount: $3,574.3
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 8291020590000
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Schools
Schools serving 314 S Orchard Ave
School District:Waukegan Community Unit School District 60
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Washington Elementary School, Waukegan, IL 110 South Orchard Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085 | K-5 | 0.2 mi |
Robert E Abbott Middle School 1319 Washington Street, Waukegan, IL 60085 | 6-8 | 0.8 mi |
Waukegan High School 1011 Washington Street, Waukegan, IL 60085 | 9-12 | 1 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 314 S Orchard Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$3,470
6%
$52,182
7%
2024
$3,289
2%
$48,587
12%
2023
$3,223
16%
$43,463
12%
2022
$2,784
—
$38,968
19%
2021
$2,773
1%
$32,702
7%
2020
$2,738
—
$30,465
9%
2019
$2,738
—
$27,916
5%
2018
$2,728
10%
$26,553
13%
2017
$2,488
12%
$23,492
15%
2016
$2,227
7%
$20,413
12%
2015
$2,073
-5%
$18,270
—
2014
$2,188
-3%
$18,270
-3%
2013
$2,265
-25%
$18,924
-24%
2012
$3,027
—
$24,832
—
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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Estimate the Cost for 314 S Orchard Ave
314 S Orchard Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085 (MLS# 12687866) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 314 S Orchard Avenue is currently listed for $234,900 and was received on July 02, 2026. Want to learn more about 314 S Orchard 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.
