Welcome to Lake Life Living! This Wauconda Ranch sits on a double lot and offers a completely open concept where you can enjoy beautiful views of Bangs Lake throughout the main living area or while sitting outside on the large deck. This entire house was redone five years ago so all you have to do is move in! This home features vaulted ceilings, recessed lighting, and hardwood floors throughout the main living area. The spacious kitchen offers all stainless steal appliance, granite countertops, and can cook while looking out at the lake. The master suite has a large walk in closet and a completely updated bathroom that offers double sink vanity and a big walk in shower. The main level will also include three additional rooms that can be used from bedrooms or an office, an updated bathroom that has a large bathtub and double sink vanities. This home offers a huge bonus space on the lower level which includes, a large laundry room, an updated full bathroom, tons of storage space, and an extra bedroom with a living area connected that can be made as an in-law suite. The suite walks out to the big back yard with a patio where you can relax while watching the sunset over the lake. The Beach is only a few steps away which is great for entertaining. It includes a sand volleyball court, playground, horseshoe, grills, big bonfire pit, and of course swimming in the lake! The beach allows you to store kayaks and even has a dock for boats! Downtown Wauconda offers great restaurants with live music, bars, boutiques, and many festivals and parades. You will never run out of things to do here!
Single-familyProperty Type
1935Year Built
5,514 sq ftLot Size
$241Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Stacey Neuman• Main Street Real Estate Group
HUD OWNED HOME CASE#: 137-010578. AN EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY. ALL HUD HOMES ARE SOLD AS-IS. HOME IS UNINSURED. This property is either in a revitalization area or is being listed "UI" and may list intitially in the Lottery Period on the HUD homestore for a period of seven (7) calendar days. This listing will begin at the end of that Lottery Period, (on day 8) .
Public Records
Aug 19, 2013
Sold
$199,299
$102/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 11, 1999
Sold
$175,000
$90/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,398 (+2.7%)
$12,305 + $117,696
$130,001
2024
$10,122 (−0.3%)
$12,305 + $117,696
$130,001
2023
$10,152 (+8.1%)
$11,527 + $110,254
$121,781
2022
$9,393 (+4.8%)
$10,537 + $100,781
$111,318
2021
$8,967 (+12.8%)
$13,435 + $78,649
$92,084
2020
$7,950 (+13.0%)
$12,695 + $74,316
$87,011
2019
$7,038 (−7.9%)
$11,436 + $65,552
$76,988
2018
$7,640
$13,561 + $52,829
$66,390
2017
$7,634 (+6.0%)
$13,561 + $52,829
$66,390
2016
$7,202 (+5.6%)
$13,404 + $52,218
$65,622
2015
$6,821 (+20.7%)
$12,693 + $49,449
$62,142
2013
$5,653 (+2.4%)
$13,086 + $35,796
$48,882
2012
$5,520 (−6.9%)
$13,249 + $44,338
$57,587
2011
$5,929 (+0.9%)
$13,536 + $56,618
$70,154
2010
$5,877 (+16.9%)
$13,754 + $62,707
$76,461
2008
$5,027 (+1.8%)
$13,506 + $65,051
$78,557
2007
$4,936
$13,355 + $67,194
$80,549
Tax history for 717 RIDGE Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,398 (+2.7%)
$12,305 + $117,696
$130,001
2024
$10,122 (−0.3%)
$12,305 + $117,696
$130,001
2023
$10,152 (+8.1%)
$11,527 + $110,254
$121,781
2022
$9,393 (+4.8%)
$10,537 + $100,781
$111,318
2021
$8,967 (+12.8%)
$13,435 + $78,649
$92,084
2020
$7,950 (+13.0%)
$12,695 + $74,316
$87,011
2019
$7,038 (−7.9%)
$11,436 + $65,552
$76,988
2018
$7,640
$13,561 + $52,829
$66,390
2017
$7,634 (+6.0%)
$13,561 + $52,829
$66,390
2016
$7,202 (+5.6%)
$13,404 + $52,218
$65,622
2015
$6,821 (+20.7%)
$12,693 + $49,449
$62,142
2013
$5,653 (+2.4%)
$13,086 + $35,796
$48,882
2012
$5,520 (−6.9%)
$13,249 + $44,338
$57,587
2011
$5,929 (+0.9%)
$13,536 + $56,618
$70,154
2010
$5,877 (+16.9%)
$13,754 + $62,707
$76,461
2008
$5,027 (+1.8%)
$13,506 + $65,051
$78,557
2007
$4,936
$13,355 + $67,194
$80,549
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,515 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1983
Sq. Ft.
3,100
Year built
1935
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
09-24-429-011
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Cars: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Parking
Attached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 5
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 4
# of Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1
Master Bedroom Information
Size: 12X13
On Main Level
Carpet Flooring
Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 16X10
On Main Level
Carpet Flooring
Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 12X10
On Main Level
Carpet Flooring
Bedroom #4 Information
Size: 13X10
On Main Level
Carpet Flooring
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Master Bath
Bathroom(s) in Basement
Living Room Information
Size: 20X25
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Family Room Information
Size: 20X25
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Dining Room Information
Size: 12X10
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Kitchen Information
Size: 14X10
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Additional Rooms Information
5th Bedroom, Recreation Room
Full Basement, Walkout
Finished Basement
Additional Room #1 Information
Bedroom #5
Size: 12X14
In Basement
Carpet Flooring
Additional Room #2 Information
Recreation Room
Size: 28X11
In Basement
Heating & Cooling
Gas Heating, Forced Air Heating
Central Air Conditioning
Exterior
Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Landlord/Tenant/Seller
Built Before 1978
Age: 81-90 Years
Vinyl Siding, Brick Exterior
Concrete Foundation
Asphalt/Glass Roof (Shingles)
Property Features
Deck, Patio, Boat Dock/Mooring
Lot Information
Dimensions: 5513
Less Than .25 Acre
Corner, Water Rights, Water View
Property Information
# of Rooms: 10
Ownership: Fee Simple
Sq. Ft. Comments: Total is approximately 2748 square feet when basement is included
Basement Sq. Ft.: 800
Finished Basement Sq. Ft.: 800
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 800
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 800
Parcel Identification Number: 09244290110000
Financial
Financial Information
Tax: $7,338.98
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Water: Lake Michigan
Sewer (Public)
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Assessments/Association Dues: $125
Frequency: Annual
Assessment Includes: Includes Lake Rights
School Information
Elementary School District: 118
Junior High District: 118
High School District: 118
Location Information
Township: Wauconda
Corporate Limits: Wauconda
Directions: RT 176 TO LAKESHORE DR, TO RIDGE. CORNER OF RIDGE & PARK
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,100
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,515 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: 1983
County: Lake County
APN: 09-24-429-011
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Sale Price Includes Parking
Possession: Closing
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Seller Concessions: No
Around this home
Schools
Wauconda Grade School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
5/10
Wauconda Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
6/10
Wauconda High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Wauconda, IL • 60084
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
June and 3.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.2 hrs
3.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$446,000 – $540,000
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