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Property Description
Welcome to this well-maintained 2-story frame home located at 557 Oak St. Offering 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 903 square feet of functional living space, this property presents a fantastic opportunity for buyers looking for value and convenience. Featuring a classic layout with one bedroom on the main floor and three additional bedrooms on the second level, this home adapts easily to your lifestyle needs. Enjoy the benefits of a low-maintenance lot in an established neighborhood. Located close to local amenities, this property is ready for its next chapter.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 557 Oak St
General
- Price: $199,000
- Taxes: $1,733 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12720489
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
- Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Location
- Area: Park City / Waukegan
- County: Lake
- Township: Waukegan
- Driving Directions: Belvidere & Sheridan (W) to Oak St to subject 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: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Frame
- Exterior Const.: Frame
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Square Feet: 903
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1901
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.058
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 40 x 135
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1901
- Tax Amount: $1,733.56
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 8282230310000
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Schools
Schools serving 557 Oak St
School District:Waukegan Community Unit School District 60
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Carman-Buckner Elementary School 520 Helmholz Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085 | K-5 | 0.3 mi |
Thomas Jefferson Middle School, Waukegan, IL 600 South Lewis Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085 | 6-8 | 1.3 mi |
Waukegan High School 1011 Washington Street, Waukegan, IL 60085 | 9-12 | 0.8 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 557 Oak St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$1,734
8%
$30,047
7%
2024
$1,608
-14%
$27,977
12%
2023
$1,868
9%
$25,048
31%
2022
$1,709
7%
$19,111
17%
2021
$1,598
-1%
$16,389
16%
2020
$1,608
—
$14,094
9%
2019
$1,608
62%
$12,915
52%
2018
$995
-7%
$8,476
-5%
2017
$1,067
-16%
$8,892
8%
2016
$1,271
2%
$8,224
12%
2015
$1,243
-23%
$7,361
—
2014
$1,613
—
$7,361
-23%
2013
$1,612
31%
$9,525
24%
2012
$1,232
—
$7,707
—
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 557 Oak St
557 Oak Street, Waukegan, IL 60085 (MLS# 12720489) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 557 Oak Street is currently listed for $199,000 and was received on August 19, 2026. Want to learn more about 557 Oak Street? 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.

