NOT LISTED FOR SALE

217 Gillett Ave Waukegan, IL 60085

Estimated Value: $246,881 - $264,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,827 Sq Ft
$141/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 08, 2023

Last sale price $215,000 $118 Per Sq Ft

Est. 20% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,412/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Property is near a park
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic

About This Home

As of May 2023

Old charm and character in this historic beauty! Live near the lake in this cozy bungalow style home. This home has 4 Bedrooms and 2 Baths along with a Separate formal dining room. The bright and sunny living room is the heart of this home and has plenty of space to spread out. Enjoy the refinished attic which serves as a large bedroom and extra living area. Finished basement with ample storage space. All appliances included! Enjoy looking out at the quiet street on your large enclosed porch or the local park off the rear deck of the home. This home has a 1 car garage space. Home is located close to the Metra train station taking you straight to Chicago, as well as minutes away from downtown historical Waukegan and nearby hospitals, parks, restaurants, schools, along with easy access to major highways. Home is being sold as-is. Fully Furnished home is also negotiable for an additional amount. Home is truly unique, shows great and is well loved and maintained.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ryan Cherney

Circle One Realty License #471019427 Listed on: 03/08/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Tracey Boyd

Debbie Richards Realty Group, Inc License #471014946

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,786

Year Built

  • Built in 1915

Lot Details

  • 6,970 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage ceiling height seven feet or more
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,827 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Sitting Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near a park

Schools

  • Daniel Wright Junior High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Freeze Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,786

Year Built

Built in 1915

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: Other
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Bungalow
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Other
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access,Historical District
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 1827
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch, Sitting Room, Attic, Storage
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 3045
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Finished,Full,Interior Stair
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio, Porch Screened
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 214900
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Park Adjacent, Wooded
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Screened Porch
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • ParkingTotal: 1
  • Driveway: Gravel
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),7 Foot or more high garage door
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Steam
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School: Daniel Wright Junior High School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 103

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.16
  • 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: 2786
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: Senior Freeze

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 8, 2023
Closed on
Apr 13, 2023
Sold by
Gaffney Geraldine
Bought by
Eady Angela
Seller's Agent
Ryan Cherney
Circle One Realty
Buyer's Agent
Tracey Boyd
Debbie Richards Realty Group, Inc
List Price
$214,900
Sold Price
$215,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.05%
Total Days on Market
12
Views
113
Current Estimated Value
$257,970

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$42,970
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.34%
Original Mortgage
$215,000
Outstanding Balance
$210,385
Interest Rate
7.13%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$49,419
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Eady Angela $215,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Eady Angela $215,000
Previous Owner Gaffney Geraldine $33,500
Previous Owner Gaffney Geraldine $14,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/08/2023 05/08/23 Sold $215,000 0.0% $118 / Sq Ft
04/28/2023 04/28/23 Off Market $215,000 -- --
04/25/2023 04/25/23 For Sale $214,900 0.0% $118 / Sq Ft
03/21/2023 03/21/23 Pending -- -- --
03/16/2023 03/16/23 Price Changed $214,900 -6.5% $118 / Sq Ft
03/08/2023 03/08/23 For Sale $229,900 -- $126 / 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 $510 $74,260 $9,614 $64,646
2023 $510 $65,110 $8,607 $56,503
2022 $4,442 $56,439 $8,186 $48,253
2021 $2,787 $48,696 $7,302 $41,394
2020 $3,030 $45,366 $6,803 $38,563
2019 $3,284 $41,571 $6,234 $35,337
2018 $3,366 $37,731 $7,941 $29,790
2017 $3,184 $33,382 $7,026 $26,356
2016 $2,783 $29,007 $6,105 $22,902
2015 $2,527 $25,962 $5,464 $20,498
2014 $2,832 $26,893 $6,544 $20,349
2012 $4,070 $29,136 $7,089 $22,047
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11732859

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 08-16-410-004