Prestigious N Sheridan Road location! Waukegan north side Amazing Opportunity for investors. 2 story Classic Victorian home, last sold in 1875, a "Estate - original Powell family" home of former Waukegan mayor & police chief John F Powell. Large open floor plan, rooms with 10' ceilings throughout, wood columns, grand oak staircase, and maple floors. 1st floor features 1/2 Bath and Bedroom/Study/Parlor. Formal Dining and Living room. 2nd floor level has a full Bath and 3 good size Bedrooms. Also 2nd service staircase. Big front Porch. The addition on back was started for a 3 season room. Huge back yard feels like a country setting (property has deep lot 2.9 acres). Includes a oversized 2 Car Garage with a 3rd bay plus storage space and a 220 electric service. Full unfinished Basement with high ceilings. A must see to appreciate the potential on this diamond on the rough! ** ONLY CASH OFFERS PLS! ** Property sold "as-is"
Single-familyProperty Type
1875Year Built
2.9 acresLot Size
$155Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Luis Zires• RE/MAX Showcase
Bought with Sam Chapa• Keller Williams North Shore West
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.21 Acres
Year renovated
1949
Sq. Ft.
2,060
Year built
1875
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
08-16-402-002
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
Oct 3, 2025 • Final
Sewer
Plumbing
Aug 15, 2025 • Final
Exterior addition/alteration
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# Of Cars: 3
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Possible: 3
Additional Rooms Information
Attic: Interior Stair,Unfinished
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Walkout
Basement Description: Unfinished
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Porch, Porch Screened
Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Exterior Building Type: Frame
Age: 100+ Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Model: FARM HOUSE
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
General Information: Commuter Bus
Parcel Number: 08164020020000
Lot Information
Dimensions: 117X1090
Lot Size: 2.0-2.99 Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,555.08
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Financial Information
Finance Code: Cash
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Radiator(s)
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 60
Elementary School: Greenwood Elementary School
Middle Or Junior School District: 60
Middle Or Junior School: Daniel Webster Middle School
High School District: 60
High School: Waukegan High School
Location Information
Township: Waukegan
Corporate Limits: Waukegan
Directions: Glen Flora & Sheridan Road, S2 number
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,060
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.21 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1875
Year Renovated: 1949
County: Lake County
APN: 08-16-402-002
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Around this home
Schools
Greenwood Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
3/10
Daniel Webster Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
2/10
Waukegan High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
1/10
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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
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Waukegan, IL • 60085
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
June and 3.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$305,000 – $369,000
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