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905 S Martin Luther King Jr Ave
Waukegan, IL, 60085 • South Sheridan • Lake County
$249,000
$170/sqft
Down payment assistance available
4Beds
2Baths
1,464Sqft
0.24 acLot
1953Built
Property DNA
Ranch Style
Built 1953 · 73 years of history
Outdoor Living
Porch
1 Fireplace
Wood Burning · Living Room
2-Car Garage
Asphalt · Garage Door Opener · Yes · Garage Owned · Attached · Garage
Just Listed
Listed Apr 14, 2026
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$170/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1953
Charming 4-bedroom, 2-bath ranch in Waukegan offering space, comfort, and versatility! Step inside to a warm and inviting living room featuring a cozy wood burning fireplace. The spacious eat-in kitchen boasts ample cabinetry and room for a full dining table. The main level includes three generously sized bedrooms and a beautifully updated full bath. Downstairs, the expansive finished basement provides incredible flexibility for entertaining or an in-law arrangement with a large rec room, kitchenette, fourth bedroom, bonus room, and an additional full bath. Enjoy outdoor living in the oversized, fully fenced backyard - great for gatherings, pets, or play. Complete with an attached 2-car garage, this home truly has room for everyone! New furnace & AC 2020. Updated bathrooms 2025. Schedule your tour today!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights cozy wood burning fireplace, fourth bedroom, and three generously sized bedrooms as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,624/month
Principal & Interest$1,292
Property Tax$249
Insurance$83
Down payment20% ($49,800)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $199,200 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1953
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
Parking2 Attached Garage spaces
Lot10,454 sqft
Days on Zillow0
Price/sqft$170
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleRanch
Year built1953
Stories1
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerLake Michigan, Public / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAsphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementFinished,Full
Fireplaces1
FencingFenced
Lot10,454 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodSouth Sheridan
Annual tax$5,436
Parcel0828420002
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
14 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
In-Law Floorplan
Appliances
Range
Microwave
Refrigerator
Washer
Dryer
Heating
Natural Gas
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Laundry
In Unit
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Living Room
Windows
Screens
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Asphalt
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Garage Owned
Attached
Garage
Construction
Brick
Patio & Porch
Porch
Community
Curbs
Sidewalks
Street Lights
Street Paved
Other Equipment
Ceiling Fan(s)
Other Structures
None
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main15×14 ft210 sqft
Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
Bedroom2
Main17×11 ft187 sqft
Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
Bedroom3
Main11×10 ft110 sqft
Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
Bedroom4
Basement16×9 ft144 sqft
Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Tax rate2.60%
Price/sqft$170
On marketApr 14, 2026
PostedApr 14, 2026
Last sold$142,000
MLS statusNew
MLS updatedApr 14, 2026
Tour days9
Views259
Favorites31
How are the schools in Waukegan?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Waukegan, IL, 60085
Price history
8 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 14, 2026Listed For Sale$249,000$170MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 6, 2021Sold$142,000$97Public Record
Jul 24, 2015Sold$40,000$27MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 8, 2015Pending Sale$39,900$27Chicago Realty Partners, Ltd
May 29, 2015Listed For Sale$39,900$27Chicago Realty Partners, Ltd
Oct 5, 2004Sold$150,000$102Public Record
Jun 27, 2002Sold$115,000$79Public Record
Jun 27, 1997Sold$80,000$55Public Record
Listed For Sale$249,000
Apr 14, 2026•$170/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$142,000
Jan 6, 2021•$97/sqft•Public Record
Sold$40,000
Jul 24, 2015•$27/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$39,900
Jun 8, 2015•$27/sqft•Chicago Realty Partners, Ltd
Listed For Sale$39,900
May 29, 2015•$27/sqft•Chicago Realty Partners, Ltd
Sold$150,000
Oct 5, 2004•$102/sqft•Public Record
Sold$115,000
Jun 27, 2002•$79/sqft•Public Record
Sold$80,000
Jun 27, 1997•$55/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
22 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 15, 2023$4,565$62,641
Apr 15, 2022$3,767$56,407
Apr 15, 2021$3,364$44,532
Apr 15, 2020$3,770$33,261
Apr 15, 2019$3,794$30,478
Apr 15, 2018$2,713$21,556
Apr 15, 2017$2,713$19,071
Apr 15, 2016$3,579$23,675
Apr 15, 2015$2,747$21,189
Apr 15, 2014$2,823$22,223
Apr 15, 2012$3,718$24,077
Apr 15, 2011$4,012$36,450
Apr 15, 2010$4,276$43,935
Apr 15, 2009$4,270$50,535
Apr 15, 2008$4,180$51,985
Apr 15, 2006$3,804$46,757
Apr 15, 2005$3,647—
Apr 15, 2004$3,535—
Apr 15, 2003$4,228—
Apr 15, 2002$2,769—
Apr 15, 2001$1,252$28,094
Apr 15, 2000$1,931$27,205
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Waukegan, IL • Lake County
Nearby neighborhoods
Downtown WaukeganSouth Sheridan
Nearby cities
AntiochBuffalo GroveGurneeHighland ParkLibertyvilleMundeleinRound Lake BeachVernon Hills
Nearby zip codes
600796008560087
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