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Property Description
Welcome home to 657 S McAlister Ave in Waukegan, IL. A beautifully updated 1999 build offering 4 spacious bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and an attached 2-car garage in a prime location just minutes from local schools, vibrant shopping, and the Lake Michigan waterfront. Freshly painted inside, the home features brand-new carpet across all four bedrooms and the stairway, providing a clean, move-in-ready feel from day one. Additionally, the expansive unfinished basement serves as a blank canvas, offering endless potential to design and finish your ultimate dream living space.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 657 S McAlister Ave
General
- Price: $229,900
- Taxes: $5,822 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12762554
- Updated: 9/18/2026
- Added to Site: 4 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
- Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 6
- Parking Features: Concrete, No Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Driveway, Owned, Garage
Location
- Area: Park City / Waukegan
- County: Lake
- Township: Waukegan
- Driving Directions: BELVIDERE (RT 120) TO MCALISTER S TO HOME 657
School Information
- School District: 60
- Elem School District: 60
- Midd School District: 60
- High School District: 60
- Elementary School: Carman-Buckner Elementary School
- Middle School: John R. Lewis Middle School
- 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
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Square Feet: 1,451
- Sq. Ft. Source: Landlord/Tenant/Seller
- Year Built: 1999
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.162
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 51 x 140
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1999
- Tax Amount: $5,822
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 8284050540000
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Schools
Schools serving 657 S McAlister Ave
School District:Waukegan Community Unit School District 60
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Carman-Buckner Elementary School 520 Helmholz Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085 | K-5 | 0.1 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 | 0.9 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 657 S McAlister Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/18/2026
Listed
$229,900
64.21%
MLS
8/06/2026
Sold
$140,000
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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 657 S McAlister Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$5,731
19%
$70,928
7%
2024
$4,821
17%
$66,041
12%
2023
$4,119
12%
$59,128
23%
2022
$3,679
10%
$48,134
17%
2021
$3,355
1%
$41,292
16%
2020
$3,319
—
$35,553
9%
2019
$3,319
30%
$32,578
29%
2018
$2,561
10%
$25,298
13%
2017
$2,330
-20%
$22,382
-10%
2016
$2,912
6%
$24,846
12%
2015
$2,743
-15%
$22,238
—
2014
$3,230
-2%
$22,238
-11%
2013
$3,305
-23%
$25,076
-24%
2012
$4,317
—
$32,903
—
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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657 S McAlister Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085 (MLS# 12762554) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 657 S McAlister Avenue is currently listed for $229,900 and was received on September 18, 2026. Want to learn more about 657 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.

