$214,900
SOLD JUN 13, 2025

1681 W Beach Rd Unit 1681 Waukegan, IL 60087

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,025 Sq Ft
$225/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$210 Per Sq Ft

88 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lock-and-Leave Community
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Party Room
  • Deck
  • Community Spa
  • Walk-In Closet

About This Home

As of June 2025

Discover the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and natural wooded beauty in this inviting rare Main-Floor Ranch Condo, nestled within the quiet, well-established neighborhood of Willowbrook. This thoughtfully designed 2-Bedroom, 2-Bath home offers an effortless lifestyle with desirable updates and charming details throughout. The spacious kitchen, featuring sleek granite countertops and all four major appliances-including a newer refrigerator (2014)-flows seamlessly into the dining area, making meal prep and entertaining a breeze. Enjoy the warmth of the cozy fireplace with a gas log insert, perfect for chilly evenings, or step outside onto the oversized deck to take in peaceful wooded views and fresh air from multiple directions, thanks to excellent cross-ventilation. The Master Suite features a generous walk-in closet and an en-suite bath, and a beautifully updated vanity (2020). Porcelain tile enhances both bathrooms, and the secondary bath features an upgraded vanity faucet and raised height for added convenience complete with a relaxing whirlpool tub. Practicality meets ease of living with an extra-deep, Attached 1-car garage, a Main-floor Laundry Room (new washer in 2020), and a spacious private storage room in the Basement with shelving. The shared lower-level area provides additional flexible space for meetings, workouts, or social gatheringss. Other recent improvements includes a hot water heater (2020) and a newer roof on the building. With its ideal mix of modern updates, natural surroundings, and community amenities, this condo is a true gem. Don't miss your chance to make it yours!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lori Mattice

RE/MAX Plaza License #475133097 Listed on: 02/11/2025

RE/MAX Plaza

Last Buyer's Agent

Yolanda Escalante

HomeSmart Connect LLC License #475147205

HomeSmart Connect LLC

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,390

Year Built

  • Built in 1994

HOA Fees

  • $225 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Property
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,025 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Attached Fireplace Door
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Storage

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include insurance, security, clubhouse, exterior maintenance, lawn care, snow removal
  • 8 Units
  • Wanda Admundson Association, Phone Number (847) 662-2796
  • Property managed by Willowbrook
  • Lock-and-Leave Community

Recreation

  • Community Spa

Pet Policy

  • Cats Allowed

Additional Features

  • Party Room
  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,390

Year Built

Built in 1994

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$225 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo,Ground Level Ranch
  • Ownership: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 1
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo,Ground Level Ranch
  • Year Built: 1994
  • Age: 31-40 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Finished, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Electric, Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 1025
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1025
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Total Sq Ft: 1025
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 1025
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1025
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 214900
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK
  • Association Fee: 225
  • Association Amenities: On Site Manager/Engineer, Party Room, Security Door Lock(s), Spa/Hot Tub
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager On-site
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Willowbrook
  • Management Contact Name: Wanda Admundson
  • Management Phone: 847-662-2796

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Insurance, Security, Clubhouse, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Snow Removal

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 3

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3390.24
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 8

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 2011
Sold by
Porter Arthur L and Porter Jacqueline D
Bought by
Efsen Karen

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 26, 2008
Sold by
Porter Arthur L and Porter Jacqueline
Bought by
Porter Arthur L and Porter Jacqueline D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 27, 2007
Sold by
Porter Arthur L and Porter Jacqueline
Bought by
Porter Arthur L and Porter Jacqueline D

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 4, 1994
Sold by
Grand National Bank
Bought by
Porter Arthur L and Porter Jacqueline
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $75,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Trustee Deed $97,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $80,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $57,600 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/13/2025 06/13/25 Sold $214,900 0.0% $210 / Sq Ft
05/10/2025 05/10/25 Pending -- -- --
02/11/2025 02/11/25 For Sale $214,900 -- $210 / 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 $3,390 $38,521 $3 $38,518
2023 $3,390 $35,041 $3 $35,038
2022 $3,623 $34,302 $1 $34,301
2021 $3,726 $33,430 $1 $33,429
2020 $3,636 $31,902 $1 $31,901
2019 $3,611 $30,268 $1 $30,267
2018 $2,853 $24,381 $1 $24,380
2017 $2,749 $22,936 $1 $22,935
2016 $2,653 $21,836 $1 $21,835
2015 $2,510 $20,026 $1 $20,025
2014 $2,424 $20,026 $1 $20,025
2012 $2,509 $20,810 $1 $20,809
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12288342

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 04-32-402-013