$315,000
SOLD AUG 13, 2025

1107 Palmer Place Waukegan, IL 60085

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,232 Sq Ft
8,939 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$256 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Laundry Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of August 2025

Welcome to this stunning and beautiful American Foursquare hidden gem, situated in the heart of the Historic District of Little Fort-Waukegan, just minutes away from Lake Michigan. This house has been COMPLETELY renovated inside and out, including new carpentry, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing system. New windows, vinyl siding, and roof shingles were installed in 2018. This sizable 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bath which now includes a large master bedroom with master bathroom. A generous unfinished attic and basement spaces offers an endless possibility for expansion and customization. Throughout this circa 1928 house, you'll find fine custom finish carpentry, bamboo flooring, and exquisite and modern touches. Living room provides a cozy feeling with its electrical fireplace. The kitchen features custom cabinets with crown molding, Calacatta quartz countertops, a portable island, and stainless-steel appliances. It's equipped with a smart thermostat, video doorbell, and exterior security cameras. The detached and long garage gives the new home buyer the flexibility to build a workshop, storage, and/or entertainment area all while parking their two vehicles inside the garage. The shed behind the garage will provide extra storage room. It's conveniently located between Chicago and Milwaukee and its close to highways, parks, schools, beaches, shopping malls, theme park, hospitals, and public transportation and within walking distance of the Metra train station. Finally, this extra-long property lot will allow the new home buyer to create their dream outdoor space. Schedule to see this beautiful home today. You will be astounded.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Luis Zires

Charles Rutenberg Realty of IL License #475132442 Listed on: 07/21/2025

Charles Rutenberg Realty of IL

Last Buyer's Agent

Gregorio Morales

Real Broker LLC License #475195839

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,116

Year Built

  • Built in 1928 | Remodeled in 2018

Lot Details

  • 8,939 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 41 x 217
  • Landscaped Professionally

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,232 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms

Schools

  • North Elementary School
  • Jack Benny Middle School
  • Waukegan High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • Two Story

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,116

Year Built

Built in 1928 | Remodeled in 2018

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Farmhouse
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2018
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2018

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • LivingArea: 1232
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Interior Stair,Unfinished
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Other
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • List Price: 325000
  • Lot Features: Landscaped
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: North Elementary School
  • High School: Waukegan High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Jack Benny Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 60

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2052
  • Lot Dimensions: 41 X 217
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4116
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

MLS Schools

  • Othr Public Sch: Variety

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 15, 2015
Closed on
Sep 21, 2015
Sold by
Brown Preston Emory and Brown Ruth
Bought by
Carrillo Armando
Seller's Agent
Dawn Froberg
HomeSmart Connect LLC
Buyer's Agent
Luis Zires
Charles Rutenberg Realty of IL
List Price
$59,900
Sold Price
$55,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-8.18%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.37%
Original Mortgage
$52,250
Outstanding Balance
$41,889
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$165,360
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $55,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $52,250 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/13/2025 08/13/25 Sold $315,000 -3.1% $256 / Sq Ft
07/28/2025 07/28/25 Pending -- -- --
07/21/2025 07/21/25 For Sale $325,000 +490.9% $264 / Sq Ft
10/15/2015 10/15/15 Sold $55,000 -8.2% $45 / Sq Ft
08/23/2015 08/23/15 Pending -- -- --
07/15/2015 07/15/15 For Sale $59,900 -- $49 / Sq Ft
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 $4,116 $57,348 $10,508 $46,840
2023 $4,442 $51,652 $9,408 $42,244
2022 $4,442 $51,435 $9,919 $41,516
2021 $3,985 $44,223 $8,848 $35,375
2020 $3,990 $41,199 $8,243 $32,956
2019 $3,963 $37,752 $7,553 $30,199
2018 $3,854 $36,190 $9,621 $26,569
2017 $3,701 $32,018 $8,512 $23,506
2016 $3,372 $27,823 $7,397 $20,426
2015 $2,348 $24,902 $6,620 $18,282
2014 $2,122 $22,697 $5,227 $17,470
2012 $3,190 $24,590 $5,663 $18,927
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12425051

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 08-16-404-018