554 S Mcalister Ave Waukegan, IL 60085
Estimated payment $1,426/month
Highlights
- Landscaped Professionally
- Farmhouse Style Home
- Formal Dining Room
- Property is near a park
- Screened Porch
- 1-minute walk to Roosevelt Park
About This Home
Spacious 2 Story home! Formal Dining and Living room. Eat-Kitchen completely updated with new cabinets and light fixtures. All appliances included. Front and back Porch, and bath on main level. 3 Bedrooms and full Bath on 2nd floor level. Full basement with full bath and 2 additional rooms. Laundry area space. Newer furnace with central air and Water Heater. Front off-street parking, and new additional parking in the back. A must see!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,384
Year Built
- Built in 1901 | Remodeled in 2021
Lot Details
- 6,551 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 66 x 100
- Landscaped Professionally
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
Home Design
- Farmhouse Style Home
- Brick Foundation
- Asphalt Roof
Interior Spaces
- 1,264 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- Window Screens
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Screened Porch
- Unfinished Attic
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Laundry Room
Kitchen
- Range
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Parking
- 4 Parking Spaces
- Driveway
- Off-Street Parking
- Parking Included in Price
Location
- Property is near a park
Schools
- Lyon Magnet Elementary School
- Miguel Juarez Middle School
- Waukegan High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- 100 Amp Service
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- 2 Story
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $4,384 | $51,931 | $8,535 | $43,396 |
| 2023 | $4,384 | $46,495 | $7,642 | $38,853 |
| 2022 | $3,669 | $37,526 | $5,947 | $31,579 |
| 2021 | $2,388 | $22,907 | $5,180 | $17,727 |
| 2020 | $2,255 | $19,895 | $4,832 | $15,063 |
| 2019 | $2,270 | $18,231 | $4,428 | $13,803 |
| 2018 | $1,488 | $11,510 | $3,289 | $8,221 |
| 2017 | $1,459 | $10,183 | $2,910 | $7,273 |
| 2016 | $1,954 | $12,642 | $3,613 | $9,029 |
| 2015 | $898 | $11,315 | $3,234 | $8,081 |
| 2014 | $1,996 | $17,792 | $3,944 | $13,848 |
| 2012 | $2,790 | $19,278 | $4,274 | $15,004 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/02/2025 09/02/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/29/2025 08/29/25 | Price Changed | $199,000 | -11.6% | $157 / Sq Ft |
| 07/19/2025 07/19/25 | For Sale | $225,000 | +102.7% | $178 / Sq Ft |
| 02/23/2021 02/23/21 | Sold | $111,000 | 0.0% | $88 / Sq Ft |
| 01/27/2021 01/27/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/22/2021 01/22/21 | Price Changed | $111,000 | -1.8% | $88 / Sq Ft |
| 01/12/2021 01/12/21 | Price Changed | $113,000 | -1.7% | $89 / Sq Ft |
| 12/17/2020 12/17/20 | For Sale | $115,000 | -- | $91 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $111,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Special Warranty Deed | -- | Fidelity National Title | |
| Sheriffs Deed | -- | Attorney | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $18,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $75,000 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $15,000 | Credit Line Revolving |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12424586
APN: 08-28-121-027
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