$301,500
SOLD MAY 7, 2025

232 George Ave Wauconda, IL 60084

2 Beds
2 Baths
864 Sq Ft
1950 Built

Recently Sold

$349 Per Sq Ft

8% Above List Price

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Porch
  • Laundry Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Bay Window
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of May 2025

Highest and Best by 6:00pm Tonight April 17th ...In-town location! 3 beds 2 bath Ranch with finished basement in Hubbard woods. Open floor plan. Complete new Kitchen with Bosch dishwasher, new wi-fi air fry range and Refrigerator. Quartz counter tops, All new light fixtures. Newer furnace, central air, water heater (high-end 48 gal) new windows in basement. Vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, wood burning fireplace, deep soaking tub with rain fall shower. Office downstairs and laundry room. Fenced yard, large patio, electric car charging outlet (50w) 220v attached heated garage 15x23 (not insulated rear boat/rv pad 20x13. Walk to schools, shopping and beach. Too much to list!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sean Ryan

Ryan and Company REALTORS, Inc License #471000955 Listed on: 04/15/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Amy Diamond

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475126552

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,891

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 864 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Bay Window
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

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

Schools

  • Wauconda Elementary School
  • Wauconda Middle School
  • Wauconda Comm High School

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Porch
  • Lot Dimensions are 60x133

Community Details

  • Hubbard Woods Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,891

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Subdivision Name: Hubbard Woods
  • Year Built: 1950
  • 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
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s)
  • LivingArea: 864
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1728
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 864
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Sq Ft: 1728
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 1728
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 864
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 864
  • Window Features: Bay Window(s)

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 279900
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Wauconda Elementary School
  • High School: Wauconda Comm High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Wauconda Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 118

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 60X133
  • 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: 3891
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 15, 2025
Closed on
May 5, 2025
Sold by
Murphy Thomas and Murphy Margaret
Bought by
Mescha Matthew and Mescha Keith
Seller's Agent
Sean Ryan
Ryan and Company REALTORS, Inc
Buyer's Agent
Amy Diamond
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$279,900
Sold Price
$301,500
Premium/Discount to List
$21,600
7.72%
Views
50
Current Estimated Value
$294,053

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$7,447
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-8.00%
Original Mortgage
$271,350
Outstanding Balance
$270,858
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$23,195

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 28, 2024
Sold by
James W Lystlund Living Trust and Soltis Kristina
Bought by
Murphy Thomas and Murphy Margaret

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 12, 2009
Sold by
Lystlund James W
Bought by
Lystlund James W and James W Lystlund Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 1994
Sold by
Kohler Joyce A
Bought by
Lystlund James

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$70,000
Interest Rate
8.55%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $301,500 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $120,000 Greater Illinois Title
Warranty Deed $120,000 Greater Illinois Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- Land Title Group
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $271,350 New Conventional
Previous Owner $86,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $25,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $80,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $70,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/07/2025 05/07/25 Sold $301,500 +7.7% $349 / Sq Ft
04/17/2025 04/17/25 Pending -- -- --
04/15/2025 04/15/25 For Sale $279,900 -- $324 / 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 $2,892 $62,311 $17,965 $44,346
2023 $2,892 $45,438 $13,684 $31,754
2022 $3,891 $46,659 $15,745 $30,914
2021 $3,663 $44,089 $14,878 $29,211
2020 $3,500 $42,021 $14,180 $27,841
2019 $3,071 $39,713 $13,401 $26,312
2018 $3,365 $42,842 $15,579 $27,263
2017 $4,260 $42,347 $15,399 $26,948
2016 $3,952 $40,101 $14,582 $25,519
2015 $3,685 $36,814 $13,387 $23,427
2014 $3,236 $34,140 $15,676 $18,464
2012 $3,180 $33,716 $14,997 $18,719
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12337748

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-26-207-003