$265,000
SOLD MAY 16, 2025

212 Orton Ave Wauconda, IL 60084

2 Beds
1 Bath
884 Sq Ft
9,017 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$300 Per Sq Ft

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry Room
  • Central Air
  • Living Room
  • 1-Story Property
  • Dining Room

About This Home

As of May 2025

This adorable, move-in ready home is perfectly situated just minutes from local schools and all the shops, restaurants, and community events on Main Street. Featuring a beautifully updated kitchen and bath, this home combines classic charm with modern comfort. Step inside to find beautiful hardwood floors that run throughout the bright living/dining combo and all bedrooms. The updated kitchen includes 42" cabinets offering plenty of storage, while the renovated bathroom adds a fresh, modern touch. Enjoy outdoor living with a deck right off the back-ideal for morning coffee or evening BBQs. The full unfinished basement offers additional potential! Notable upgrades include a sealed and insulated basement, new roof, new siding, and front stoop. The garage has also been insulated and drywalled-great for a gym space, workshop or extra storage. Don't miss your chance to own this charming home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amanda Canger

Baird & Warner License #475202496 Listed on: 04/17/2025

Baird & Warner

Last Buyer's Agent

Stephanie Seplowin

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475132741

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,253

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Interior Spaces

  • 884 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry Room

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,253

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Partially Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • LivingArea: 884
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 884
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1326
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 884
  • Basement Sq Ft: 884
  • Total Sq Ft: 1768
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 884
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 884
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • List Price: 265000
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 118

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 9026
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5253
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 17, 2025
Closed on
May 13, 2025
Sold by
Obrien Margaret
Bought by
Ocallaghan Janice
Seller's Agent
Amanda Canger
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Stephanie Seplowin
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$265,000
Sold Price
$265,000
Total Days on Market
3
Views
55
Current Estimated Value
$263,193

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$1,807
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-6.62%
Original Mortgage
$238,500
Outstanding Balance
$238,500
Interest Rate
7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$21,822

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 19, 2020
Closed on
Jul 17, 2020
Sold by
Carr Kathie J and The Kathie J Carr Declaration
Bought by
Obrien Margaret
Seller's Agent
Pattie Taylor
RE/MAX Plaza
List Price
$153,900
Sold Price
$150,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,900
-2.53%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.53%
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 25, 2003
Sold by
Murdock Gilbert C
Bought by
Carr Kathie J and Kathie J Carr Declaration Of Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 2003
Sold by
Murdock Robert L
Bought by
Murdock Gilbert C
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $265,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $150,000 First American Title
Warranty Deed $136,500 Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $238,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $120,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/16/2025 05/16/25 Sold $265,000 0.0% $300 / Sq Ft
04/21/2025 04/21/25 Pending -- -- --
04/17/2025 04/17/25 For Sale $265,000 +76.7% $300 / Sq Ft
07/23/2020 07/23/20 Sold $150,000 -2.5% $170 / Sq Ft
06/12/2020 06/12/20 Pending -- -- --
06/09/2020 06/09/20 For Sale $153,900 +2.6% $174 / Sq Ft
05/06/2020 05/06/20 Off Market $150,000 -- --
04/26/2020 04/26/20 Pending -- -- --
03/19/2020 03/19/20 For Sale $153,900 -- $174 / 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 $4,481 $70,374 $19,207 $51,167
2023 $4,481 $53,607 $14,631 $38,976
2022 $5,253 $54,145 $16,046 $38,099
2021 $4,999 $51,162 $15,162 $36,000
2020 $4,731 $41,930 $15,105 $26,825
2019 $4,217 $39,628 $14,276 $25,352
2018 $5,110 $44,419 $17,215 $27,204
2017 $5,108 $43,905 $17,016 $26,889
2016 $4,819 $41,577 $16,114 $25,463
2015 $4,564 $38,169 $14,793 $23,376
2014 $3,999 $34,969 $17,054 $17,915
2012 $3,870 $34,248 $16,317 $17,931
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12336930

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-26-401-009