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$247,000

226 Elmwood Ave

Waukegan, IL
Contingent
3
Bedrooms
1.5
Bathrooms
0.01
Lot Size (acres)
1947
Year Built
40
Days On Market

Welcome! This charming Waukegan home offers the space, comfort, and outdoor living you've been looking for. Featuring three large bedrooms and one an a half bathrooms, this home provides plenty of room to live, relax, and make it your own. Inside, the home offers a comfortable layout, Spacious living area, functional kitchen, and three good sized bedrooms while the full basement provides additional space for storage, hobbies, a workshop, or future possibilities. A spacious backyard with plenty of room for entertaining, gardening, play, or simply enjoying evenings with family and friends. The heated two-car garage, offering generous parking, storage, and year-round functionality. Whether you need space for vehicles, a workshop, or your favorite projects, this garage adds valuable versatility to the property. An additional storage shed provides even more space for lawn equipment, tools, hobbies, and outdoor essentials. Come see the potential, fall in love with the space, and imagine yourself calling 226 N Elmwood your new home. Schedule your showing today!

Listing Information

Listing Updated
09/26/2026
Listed By
Rodney Chesser · HomeSmart Connect LLC, 8474955000
MLS#
12767211
Source
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Status
Contingent

Facts & Features

Location

Community Information

Address
226 N Elmwood Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
City
Waukegan
County
Lake
Zip Code
60085

Architecture

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1.5
Year Built
1947
Construction Materials
Brick
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Features
Garage, Detached, Concrete, Heated Garage

Features & Amenities

Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Forced Air, Natural Gas

Property Features

Lot Size
0.01 Acres
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Square Footage

Total
1,110 sq. ft.

Tax & Financial Information

List Price
$247,000
Annual Taxes
$3,111

Schools

99/100
Andrew Cooke Magnet Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05 · 1.1 mi
City
Waukegan
Students
504
Student body
69% Hispanic / Latino · 18% Black · 6% White
Free/reduced lunch
42%
Phone
(224) 303-1700
73/100
Glenwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05 · 1 mi
City
Waukegan
Students
697
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
82% Hispanic / Latino · 10% Black · 4% White
Free/reduced lunch
73%
Phone
(224) 303-2010
71/100
North Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05 · 1.1 mi
City
Waukegan
Students
635
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
78% Hispanic / Latino · 17% Black · 2% White
Free/reduced lunch
85%
Phone
(224) 303-2160
57/100
Glen Flora Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05 · 1.1 mi
City
Waukegan
Students
458
Student body
77% Hispanic / Latino · 15% Black · 3% White
Free/reduced lunch
81%
Phone
(224) 303-1800
56/100
Hyde Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05 · 0.3 mi
City
Waukegan
Students
295
Student body
84% Hispanic / Latino · 8% Black · 3% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
78%
Phone
(224) 303-1970
55/100
Whittier Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05 · 0.6 mi
City
Waukegan
Students
416
Student body
86% Hispanic / Latino · 10% Black · 2% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
77%
Phone
(224) 303-1900
55/100
Edith M Smith Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08 · 0.7 mi
City
Waukegan
Students
676
Parent reviews
3.0★ avg · 4 reviews
Student body
79% Hispanic / Latino · 15% Black · 3% White
Free/reduced lunch
72%
Phone
(224) 303-2760
55/100
Epic - CAP
Grades PK–PK · 1.1 mi
City
Waukegan
Students
267
Student body
83% Hispanic / Latino · 11% Black · 2% White
Free/reduced lunch
80%
Phone
(847) 599-3903

School ratings are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to change. Attendance boundaries are for reference only — contact the school or district directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Historical Data

Price History

DateEventPrice
09/23/2026Listed for sale$247,000

Listed by Rodney Chesser · HomeSmart Connect LLC · 8474955000

Listing information provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS. Copyright 2026, Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED). All rights reserved.

Last Updated: September 26, 2026 at 9:15 PM | Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) | MLS#: 12767211

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