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$115,000

  • Sold
  • Closed
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,194 Sq. Ft.
  • 1 Car Garage
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This charming single-family home in the heart of Waukegan presents an incredible opportunity for homeowners and investors alike. Perfectly situated across from Roosevelt Park, it offers easy access to Downtown Waukegan, Lake Michigan, The Genesee Theater, METRA, schools, and a variety of shops and restaurants. Featuring three spacious bedrooms and two bathrooms, this home boasts generous room sizes, high ceilings, and an abundance of natural light that creates a bright and airy atmosphere. The unfinished basement and bonus attic space offer endless possibilities, whether you're looking to expand, customize, or add value. With the demo work already complete, the home is a blank canvas ready for your vision and personal touches. A detached one-car garage adds convenience, while the surrounding neighborhood provides a vibrant setting with parks, entertainment, and lakefront recreation just moments away. Don't miss this incredible chance to bring your dream home to life or secure a fantastic investment opportunity. Schedule your showing today!

Full Property Details for 523 S McAlister Ave

General

  • Sold For: $115,000
  • Taxes: $3,297 (2023)
  • Status: Closed
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12289796
  • Added to Site: 339 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, No Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • Parking On-Site: Yes

Location

  • Area: Park City / Waukegan
  • County: Lake
  • Driving Directions: Belvidere & Lewis East to McAlister South to #

School Information

  • School District: 60
  • Midd School District: 60

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air

Utilities

  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Square Feet: 1,194
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.1113
  • Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 100 x 49
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1930
  • Tax Amount: $3,297.24
  • Tax Year: 2023

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Special Conditions: REO/Lender Owned
  • Property ID: 8282210200000

Listed by GenStone Realty
Sold by Netgar Investments Inc

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Schools serving 523 S McAlister Ave

School District:Waukegan Community Unit School District 60
NameGradesDistance
Carman-Buckner Elementary School
520 Helmholz Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085
K-50.2 mi
Thomas Jefferson Middle School, Waukegan, IL
600 South Lewis Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085
6-81.1 mi
Waukegan High School
1011 Washington Street, Waukegan, IL 60085
9-120.6 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 523 S McAlister Ave

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/17/2025
Sold
$115,000
4.64%
MLS
2/12/2025
Listed
$109,900
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Listed by GenStone Realty
Sold by Netgar Investments Inc

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523 S McAlister Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085 (MLS# 12289796) is a Single Family property that was sold at $115,000 on April 17, 2025. Want to learn more about 523 S McAlister 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.