Nice home for a first-time buyer or investor! This 2 bedroom, 1 bath home has a finished basement and 1-car garage. It is located on the north side of Waukegan and close to plenty of shopping. Own for less than you're paying in rent!
Nice home for the first time buyer or investor, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, finished basement and 1 car garage. Home located on the North side of Waukegan close to big shopping.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08178134
Aug 1, 2013
Listing Removed
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May 2, 2013
Relisted (Contingent)
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Mar 28, 2013
Listing Removed
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Mar 4, 2013
Relisted (Reactivated)
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Feb 6, 2013
Listing Removed
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Jan 28, 2013
Price Changed (Price Change)
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Dec 26, 2012
Price Changed (Price Change)
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Dec 12, 2012
Price Changed (Price Change)
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Nov 8, 2012
Price Changed (Price Change)
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Oct 31, 2012
Price Changed
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Oct 26, 2012
Price Changed (Price Change)
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Oct 11, 2012
Listed (New)
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Public Records
Jan 12, 2004
Sold
$128,000
$167/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 5, 2003
Sold
$127,900
$167/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 30, 1999
Sold
$93,000
$121/sq ft
Public Records
May 22, 1995
Sold
$78,000
$102/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 1, 1988
Sold
$58,000
$76/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 1987
Sold
$53,000
$69/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,590 (+2.7%)
$8,935 + $54,976
$63,911
2024
$4,470 (+3.6%)
$8,935 + $54,976
$63,911
2023
$4,315 (−4.2%)
$8,319 + $51,188
$59,507
2022
$4,502 (+9.3%)
$7,515 + $46,243
$53,758
2021
$4,119 (−0.2%)
$7,159 + $44,893
$52,052
2020
$4,126 (+0.6%)
$6,199 + $39,311
$45,510
2019
$4,100 (+63.9%)
$5,292 + $33,559
$38,851
2018
$2,501 (−20.6%)
$6,740 + $18,103
$24,843
2017
$3,150 (+55.6%)
$6,740 + $18,103
$24,843
2016
$2,024 (+8.0%)
$5,963 + $16,016
$21,979
2015
$1,874 (−18.5%)
$5,182 + $13,917
$19,099
2013
$2,300 (−25.1%)
$5,091 + $14,046
$19,137
2012
$3,071 (−9.4%)
$6,680 + $18,430
$25,110
2011
$3,390 (−5.1%)
$8,385 + $23,321
$31,706
2010
$3,574 (−1.9%)
$8,467 + $29,218
$37,685
2008
$3,644 (+6.8%)
$13,092 + $30,912
$44,004
2007
$3,413
$12,923 + $30,511
$43,434
Tax history for 2240 Ottawa Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,590 (+2.7%)
$8,935 + $54,976
$63,911
2024
$4,470 (+3.6%)
$8,935 + $54,976
$63,911
2023
$4,315 (−4.2%)
$8,319 + $51,188
$59,507
2022
$4,502 (+9.3%)
$7,515 + $46,243
$53,758
2021
$4,119 (−0.2%)
$7,159 + $44,893
$52,052
2020
$4,126 (+0.6%)
$6,199 + $39,311
$45,510
2019
$4,100 (+63.9%)
$5,292 + $33,559
$38,851
2018
$2,501 (−20.6%)
$6,740 + $18,103
$24,843
2017
$3,150 (+55.6%)
$6,740 + $18,103
$24,843
2016
$2,024 (+8.0%)
$5,963 + $16,016
$21,979
2015
$1,874 (−18.5%)
$5,182 + $13,917
$19,099
2013
$2,300 (−25.1%)
$5,091 + $14,046
$19,137
2012
$3,071 (−9.4%)
$6,680 + $18,430
$25,110
2011
$3,390 (−5.1%)
$8,385 + $23,321
$31,706
2010
$3,574 (−1.9%)
$8,467 + $29,218
$37,685
2008
$3,644 (+6.8%)
$13,092 + $30,912
$44,004
2007
$3,413
$12,923 + $30,511
$43,434
*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
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
6,264 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1975
Sq. Ft.
1,382
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
08-07-217-026
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
Aug 8, 2025 • Final
Siding
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: 1
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Parking
Detached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 2
Master Bedroom Information
Size: 13X11
On Main Level
Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 10X10
On Main Level
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Living Room Information
Size: 15X13
On Main Level
Family Room Information
Size: 20X12
In Basement
Kitchen Information
Size: 15X09
On Main Level
Additional Rooms Information
Full Basement
Finished Basement
Heating & Cooling
Gas Heating, Radiant Heating
No Air Conditioning
Exterior
Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
Built Before 1978
Age: 61-70 Years
Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
Lot Information
Dimensions: 63X100
Less Than .25 Acre
Property Information
# of Rooms: 5
Ownership: Fee Simple
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 0
School Bus Service
Parcel Identification Number: 08072170260000
Financial
Financial Information
Tax: $3,150
Tax Year: 2017
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: FHA
Utilities
Utility Information
Water: Public
Sewer (Public)
Location
School Information
Elementary School District: 60
Junior High District: 60
High School District: 60
Location Information
Subdivision: Lake County Gardens
Township: Waukegan
Corporate Limits: Waukegan
Directions: Sunset & McAree West to Oneidan North to Navajo right to Ottawa
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,382
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,264 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 1975
County: Lake County
APN: 08-07-217-026
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
Oakdale Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
2/10
Jack Benny Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
2/10
Waukegan High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
1/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 70-78% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° 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
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Waukegan, IL • 60087
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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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.
10.2 hrs
3.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$211,000 – $255,000
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