$397,500
SOLD NOV 7, 2025

1028 N Sheridan Rd Waukegan, IL 60085

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,770 Sq Ft
0.27 Acres

Recently Sold

$144 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

26 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Property is near a park
  • Recreation Room
  • Mature Trees
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • American Four Square Architecture

About This Home

As of November 2025

Live on tree-lined Sheridan Road in Waukegan's Near North Historic District in a fantastic classic American Foursquare home! 4 bedrooms, 1.1 bathrooms. Enter through the gracious window-lined vestibule ( 9'2" x 8'3" ) lit by a beautiful chandelier through a glass-paned door to the spacious Living Room with a gas fireplace. Double French glass-paned doors open into the coffered-ceiling Dining Room with its dazzling original chandelier surrounded by a ceiling medallion, paneled walls with vintage plate rails and original wall sconces. The Living Room has yet another glass-paned door that leads to the tranquil cozy Den with a wood-burning fireplace, the Powder Room and the central staircase. The swinging door from the Dining Room leads to the updated all SS kitchen and special Breakfast Room surrounded with three walls of windows overlooking the patio and mature trees in the backyard. Natural light from the large window on the staircase landing floods the staircase to the 2nd floor: four bedrooms, each with its own walk-in closet, and the recently refreshed bathroom. The huge Primary Bedroom faces East and South with a large walk-in closet sporting its own window. Second bedroom / sitting room has original casement windows on three sides. The Third and Fourth bedrooms have windows on two sides. Attic is reached by an interior staircase. Create your own get-away in the basement: Knotty Pine panels line the Family Room which has a gas fireplace, built-in book shelves and windows. A large Recreation Room to design to your own desires with windows. Large bright Laundry Room and a flexible Bonus Room located near plumbing. There is one set of built-in cabinets and drawers on the main level and another set on the 2nd floor. Historical Features: Original doors, four interior doors with glass panes, Oak hardwood floors through 99 per cent of the above ground home, original millwork throughout, glass door knobs, 12" sculptured baseboards, coffered ceiling in Dining Room and original light fixture and wall sconces, many windows with original leaded glass, three fireplaces ( 1 wood-burning and 2 gas ), casement windows, historic Purington Paver patio and bluestone pathway leads to the fenced-in backyard with mature trees. Space Pac was installed before 2007 and has not been operational since 2013. Detached brick 2 car garage. City of Waukegan Inspection is completed. Home to be sold "AS IS".

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Becky Dolin

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #471000449 Listed on: 09/10/2025

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Kris Seegren

RE/MAX Plaza License #475101323

RE/MAX Plaza

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,088

Year Built

  • Built in 1920 | Remodeled in 2016

Lot Details

  • 0.27 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 67 x 176
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • American Four Square Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,770 Sq Ft Home
  • 2.5-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Bookcases
  • Historic or Period Millwork
  • Paneling
  • Coffered Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Library with Fireplace
  • Recreation Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Workshop
  • Utility Room with Study Area
  • Storm Doors

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Range with Range Hood
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Schools

  • Greenwood Elementary School
  • Edith M. Smith Middle School
  • Waukegan High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Property is near a park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,088

Year Built

Built in 1920 | Remodeled in 2016

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: American 4-Sq.
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2.5 Story
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Historical District
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2016
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2016

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood, Other, Gas Oven
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Daylight, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, High Ceilings, Coffered Ceiling(s), Historic/Period Mlwk, Separate Dining Room, Paneling, Workshop, Quartz Counters
  • LivingArea: 2770
  • Other Equipment: Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Den, Breakfast Room, Recreation Room, Bonus Room, Workshop
  • Window Features: Window Treatments, Drapes
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Den/Library
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Dormer,Interior Stair,Unfinished
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Plaster
  • ExteriorFeatures: Other
  • Fencing: Fenced, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Mature Trees
  • OtherStructures: Garage(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Radiator(s)
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Greenwood Elementary School
  • High School: Waukegan High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Edith M. Smith Middle School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.27
  • Lot Dimensions: 67 X 176
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 10088
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: None

MLS Schools

  • Othr Public Sch: Andrew Cooke Magnet Elementary School

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 14, 2020
Sold by
Zuelow Guenter J and Markey Catherine M
Bought by
Zuelow Guenter J and Markey Catherine Mary

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 12, 2006
Sold by
Gordon Peter and Gordon Shari
Bought by
Zuelow Guenter J and Markey Catharine M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$363,000
Outstanding Balance
$215,220
Interest Rate
6.16%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$202,374

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 7, 2004
Sold by
Lasalle Bank Na
Bought by
Gordon Peter and Gordon Shari

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$256,000
Interest Rate
5.93%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 2000
Sold by
Wagner Gretchen T
Bought by
Lasalle Bank National Assn and American National Bank & Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$160,000
Interest Rate
7.9%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 3, 2000
Sold by
Wagner George P
Bought by
Wagner Gretchen T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$160,000
Interest Rate
7.9%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $363,000 None Available
Deed $320,000 --
Warranty Deed $215,000 Collar Counties Title Plant
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $363,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $256,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $160,000 No Value Available
Closed $48,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/07/2025 11/07/25 Sold $397,500 -6.5% $144 / Sq Ft
10/07/2025 10/07/25 Pending -- -- --
09/10/2025 09/10/25 For Sale $425,000 0.0% $153 / Sq Ft
09/15/2019 09/15/19 Rented $1,800 0.0% --
09/06/2019 09/06/19 Under Contract -- -- --
08/20/2019 08/20/19 For Rent $1,800 0.0% --
05/15/2019 05/15/19 Rented $1,800 0.0% --
05/03/2019 05/03/19 Under Contract -- -- --
04/23/2019 04/23/19 For Rent $1,800 +5.9% --
04/22/2017 04/22/17 Rented $1,700 0.0% --
04/21/2017 04/21/17 Under Contract -- -- --
04/17/2017 04/17/17 Price Changed $1,700 -8.1% $1 / Sq Ft
03/21/2017 03/21/17 For Rent $1,850 -- --
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $9,879 $116,252 $11,679 $104,573
2023 $10,894 $104,767 $10,456 $94,311
2022 $10,894 $111,438 $13,467 $97,971
2021 $9,956 $95,496 $12,013 $83,483
2020 $10,085 $88,966 $11,192 $77,774
2019 $10,149 $81,523 $10,256 $71,267
2018 $10,109 $78,193 $11,109 $67,084
2017 $9,841 $69,179 $9,828 $59,351
2016 $8,057 $52,139 $9,087 $43,052
2015 $7,883 $46,665 $8,133 $38,532
2014 $7,163 $42,341 $8,137 $34,204
2012 $8,544 $45,869 $8,814 $37,055
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12465125

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 08-16-404-069