$320,500
SOLD SEP 17, 2025

401 Stanley Ave Waukegan, IL 60085

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,976 Sq Ft
10,019 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$162 Per Sq Ft

7% Above List Price

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Brownstone
  • Property is near a park
  • Wooded Lot
  • Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • 1-minute walk to Victory Park

About This Home

As of September 2025

Step into a piece of history with this stunning four-bedroom brownstone, where vintage character meets thoughtful updates. Recently repainted throughout, this home shines with fresh appeal. The kitchen has been given a stylish facelift, offering a perfect blend of charm and functionality. Gorgeous hardwood floors and rich wood trim flow through every room, adding warmth and elegance. The formal dining room features built-in china hutches, while the inviting living room boasts arched doorways and French doors leading to a sun-filled windowed sunroom. A full basement and two-car garage provide ample storage and convenience. Nestled on a picturesque wooded lot backing up to Victory Park, this home offers the ideal combination of character, space, and modern touches!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jennifer Beltrame

HomeSmart Connect LLC License #475156510 Listed on: 07/17/2025

HomeSmart Connect LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Jim Starwalt

Better Homes and Garden Real Estate Star Homes License #471010243

Better Homes and Garden Real Estate Star Homes

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,621

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 10,019 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x200
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Brownstone
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Tile Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,976 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Historic or Period Millwork
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Sink Near Laundry
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed

Location

  • Property is near a park

Schools

  • Greenwood Elementary School
  • Little Fort Elementary Middle School
  • Waukegan High School

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Satellite Dish

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,621

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Brownstone
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Range Hood
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Historic/Period Mlwk
  • LivingArea: 1976
  • Other Equipment: TV-Dish
  • Room Type: Other Room, Recreation Room, Sun Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1976
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1976
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 1976
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 2904
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 1108
  • Attic: Full,Interior Stair
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 868
  • Unfinished Lower Sq Ft: 928
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 300000
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Tile
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Storm Sewer
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Steam
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Greenwood Elementary School
  • High School: Waukegan High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Little Fort Elementary School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 60

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.23
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X200
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6621.2
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 1998
Sold by
Gibson Gary W and Gibson Laura B
Bought by
Dahl Richard F and Dahl Lisa Anne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$157,080
Interest Rate
7.05%
Mortgage Type
VA
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $154,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $137,255 FHA
Closed $207,000 Balloon
Closed $157,080 VA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/17/2025 09/17/25 Sold $320,500 +6.8% $162 / Sq Ft
08/03/2025 08/03/25 Pending -- -- --
08/01/2025 08/01/25 For Sale $300,000 -- $152 / 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 $5,734 $76,301 $11,657 $64,644
2023 $5,898 $68,812 $10,512 $58,300
2022 $5,898 $66,328 $11,040 $55,288
2021 $5,551 $59,248 $9,848 $49,400
2020 $5,577 $55,197 $9,175 $46,022
2019 $5,560 $50,579 $8,407 $42,172
2018 $5,342 $47,696 $11,898 $35,798
2017 $5,149 $42,197 $10,526 $31,671
2016 $4,739 $36,668 $9,147 $27,521
2015 $4,530 $32,819 $8,187 $24,632
2014 $4,232 $30,551 $6,069 $24,482
2012 $5,464 $33,100 $6,576 $26,524
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12423184

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 08-16-211-003