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$265,000 Just Listed
Property Description
556 Caroline Pl awaits you! Step right into this recently rehabbed 3-bedroom, 2 full bathroom single-family home right in the heart of Waukegan! This move-in-ready beauty features high-quality craftsmanship from an experienced rehabber, with all new plumbing, electrical, and HVAC. Fall in love with the Luxury vinyl floors, which are seen throughout the first floor along the living room, den, and full bathroom. For the chef or chef at heart, you have a designer kitchen with white shaker cabinets, granite countertops to match, a sizable kitchen island, newer stainless steel appliances, and a butler's pantry. On the second level, you will find a family room/den, 3 bedrooms including a large primary bedroom with a walk-in closet and a recently remodeled bathroom with a walk-in shower. Your laundry and mechanicals are found in the basement for better use of your home's square footage. If you like a big driveway, look no further! The four-car driveway can easily accommodate up to 4 cars or a combination of cars and toys! Enjoy the benefits of your backyard all year round! Do not hesitate and come see this beauty before it's too late!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 556 Caroline Pl
General
- Price: $265,000
- Taxes: $4,594 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12741166
- Updated: Today (8/29/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Park
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Parking
- Total Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Concrete, Off-Street, Yes, Owned
Location
- Area: Park City / Waukegan
- County: Lake
- Township: Waukegan
- Driving Directions: West on South Ave, North on Caroline PL to property
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: None
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Vinyl Siding, Frame
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding, Frame
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Square Feet: 1,500
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2024
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 55 x 126
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Tax Amount: $4,594.34
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 20210828224016
Buyer's Brokerage Compensation: Contact Listing Agent
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Schools
Schools serving 556 Caroline Pl
School District:Waukegan Community Unit School District 60
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Carman-Buckner Elementary School 520 Helmholz Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085 | K-5 | 0.2 mi |
Thomas Jefferson Middle School, Waukegan, IL 600 South Lewis Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085 | 6-8 | 1.1 mi |
Waukegan High School 1011 Washington Street, Waukegan, IL 60085 | 9-12 | 0.7 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 556 Caroline Pl
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/29/2026
Listed
$265,000
6.43%
MLS
11/04/2024
Sold
$249,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 556 Caroline Pl
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$3,631
2%
$53,921
29%
2024
$3,573
23%
$41,846
12%
2023
$2,899
6%
$37,464
28%
2022
$2,728
11%
$29,351
17%
2021
$2,460
-1%
$25,168
16%
2020
$2,496
1%
$21,612
9%
2019
$2,466
48%
$19,804
57%
2018
$1,670
5%
$12,580
13%
2017
$1,595
-25%
$11,130
-19%
2016
$2,135
2%
$13,819
12%
2015
$2,089
-31%
$12,368
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2014
$3,048
—
$12,368
-31%
2013
$3,046
-19%
$18,001
-24%
2012
$3,775
—
$23,622
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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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556 Caroline Place, Waukegan, IL 60085 (MLS# 12741166) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 556 Caroline Place is currently listed for $265,000 and was received on August 29, 2026. This property is listed by Rob Morales-Corona from our St Charles Office.Want to learn more about 556 Caroline Place? 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.

