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Property Description
Solid 4-Bedroom Home with Great Potential in Waukegan! Bring your vision and make this 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home your own! Built in 1998, this solid property offers a functional layout and a great opportunity for a buyer looking to add value through updates and improvements. The home has good bones and is ready for someone to bring it back to its full potential with cleaning, repairs, and cosmetic updates. This property is being sold AS-IS. Seller will not make repairs or provide credits for needed work. Ideal for an investor, rehab buyer, or owner-occupant looking for an opportunity to build equity. Conveniently located in Waukegan with access to area shopping, schools, parks, transportation, and other amenities. 4 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | Built in 1998 | Sold AS-IS Schedule your showing and see the possibilities firsthand
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 718 S McAlister Ave
General
- Price: $171,324
- Taxes: $6,412 (2025)
- Status: Contingent
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12731842
- Updated: 8/15/2026
- Added to Site: 13 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Park City / Waukegan
- County: Lake
- Township: Waukegan
- Driving Directions: On McAlister between May St and 8th St
School Information
- School District: 60
- Elem School District: 60
- Midd School District: 60
- High School District: 60
- Elementary School: Carman-Buckner Elementary School
- High School: Waukegan High School
- Private School: Waukegan High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Other
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Bungalow
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Construction: Aluminum Siding
- Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Square Feet: 1,680
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1998
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: .14
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1998
- Tax Amount: $6,412
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 8283110840000
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Schools
Schools serving 718 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 | 0.2 mi |
Thomas Jefferson Middle School, Waukegan, IL 600 South Lewis Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085 | 6-8 | 1 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.
Price & Sales History for 718 S McAlister Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/12/2026
Listed
$171,324
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MLS
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 718 S McAlister Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$6,311
3%
$78,110
7%
2024
$6,140
36%
$72,728
12%
2023
$4,510
12%
$65,114
25%
2022
$4,035
10%
$52,129
17%
2021
$3,674
1%
$44,705
16%
2020
$3,645
—
$38,408
9%
2019
$3,645
44%
$35,195
40%
2018
$2,530
10%
$25,059
13%
2017
$2,300
-20%
$22,170
-10%
2016
$2,869
6%
$24,565
12%
2015
$2,700
-45%
$21,986
—
2014
$4,936
-1%
$21,986
-37%
2013
$5,010
13%
$35,151
4%
2012
$4,445
—
$33,709
—
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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718 S McAlister Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085 (MLS# 12731842) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 718 S McAlister Avenue is currently listed for $171,324 and was received on August 12, 2026. Want to learn more about 718 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.

