Seller's Agent in 2023
Kris Seegren
RE/MAX Plaza
(847) 772-6139
126 Total Sales
808 W Grove Ave Waukegan, IL 60085
Estimated Value: $249,000 - $345,916
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,257
Sq Ft
$136/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Property is near a park
- English Architecture
- Screened Porch
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Wood Flooring
- Home Gym
About This Home
As of December 2023Stunning English Cottage-inspired home has significant ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES! The charming exterior greets you with view of the RARE PORTICO over a newer driveway. Enter via the covered front porch to a spacious foyer, original slate tile & BUILT-IN STORAGE BENCHES. Notice all the ARCHED DOORWAYS, one leading to the amazing living rm w/impressive 20 FT. CATHEDRAL/BARREL CEILING, gorgeous front French door Palladian-style window & floor to ceiling gas-starter FIREPLACE. Check out the gleaming HARDWOOD FLOORS which run through most of the home, then imagine your HOLIDAYS & ENTERTAINING which is easy as this OPEN FLOOR PLAN leads to a formal dining rm w/charming BUILT-IN CORNER HUTCHES, an adjacent MAIN FLOOR FAMILY ROOM with built-in desk, impressive wall of GLASS BLOCK WINDOWS plus the huge back window offering view of the bonus LARGE BACK YARD (don't miss the fun Dutch door here!). Wander back into the charming kitchen w/retro metal cabinets, all NEWER STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, table space & a large window above the sink for morning sunshine. There is a convenient powder rm off the front hall & a LARGE PANTRY CLOSET - the storage in this home is amazing! Up the stairs offers an ARCHED WINDOW view of that fabulous living room, then on to four (4) good sized bedrooms all w/CHARMING SWING WINDOWS, those gleaming hardwood floors, good closet space. The primary bedroom is extra special w/an amazing 10 x 8 DRESSING ROOM w/built-in drawers & closets, a separate toilet room and super sharp shower w/BRAND NEW TILES! Next to this is a FRENCH DOOR ENTRY to den, office, nursery and more built-ins! Pull-down stairs in main hallway lead to the attic where the CENTRAL AIR unit is - not easy to find a VINTAGE HOME with QUIET STEAM HEAT PLUS central air! A mostly FINISHED BASEMENT has more living space - play room, game room, storage, laundry area - it just goes on! The DEEP FENCED BACK YARD is full of surprises - a newer brick patio, a GRAPEVINE-COVERED ARCH leading to the 20 x 14 SCREENED PARTY HOUSE, a built-in BRICK OVEN - all kinds of fun here! GARDENERS, don't miss the POTTING SHED behind the 2 car garage. This 1927 built beauty also has some GREAT HISTORY having once been rented by Vaudeville-era star JACK BENNY (born in Waukegan), and featured on Waukegan's 2010 Tour of Historic Homes. Close to Genesee Theatre, Lake Michigan (Waukegan has a BEAUTIFUL LARGE BEACH) and awesome parks, this is a home for all, in all seasons - See it soon!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $6,680
Year Built
- Built in 1927
Lot Details
- 0.3 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 64 x 205
- Fenced Yard
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- Parking Space is Owned
Home Design
- English Architecture
- Cottage
- Shake Roof
- Shingle Siding
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
- Plaster
Interior Spaces
- 2,257 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Built-In Features
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Whole House Fan
- Ceiling Fan
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Includes Fireplace Accessories
- Gas Log Fireplace
- Palladian Windows
- Entrance Foyer
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Sitting Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Play Room
- Workshop
- Screened Porch
- Lower Floor Utility Room
- Storage Room
- Home Gym
- Wood Flooring
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Kitchen
- Range with Range Hood
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Potential Bedrooms
- Walk-In Closet
Laundry
- Laundry in unit
- Dryer
- Washer
- Sink Near Laundry
Partially Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Sump Pump
- Recreation or Family Area in Basement
- Finished Basement Bathroom
- Basement Storage
Outdoor Features
- Patio
- Outbuilding
Location
- Property is near a park
Schools
- Glen Flora Elementary School
- Edith M. Smith Middle School
- Waukegan High School
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Steam
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- 200+ Amp Service
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 20, 2023
Closed on
Dec 15, 2023
Sold by
Daniel Anders and Daniel Lauren Sczygielski-And
Bought by
Mathews Jean A
Seller's Agent
Kris Seegren
RE/MAX Plaza
Buyer's Agent
Ashley Arzer
Redfin Corporation
List Price
$316,500
Sold Price
$310,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,500
-2.05%
Total Days on Market
35
Views
483
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$3,771
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.81%
Original Mortgage
$304,385
Outstanding Balance
$297,181
Interest Rate
7.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$9,437
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 27, 2018
Sold by
Anders Daniel M and Sczygielski Anders Lauren
Bought by
Daniel Anders and Daniel Lauren Sczygielski And
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 30, 2008
Sold by
Schwartz Albert M and Horne Jennifer C
Bought by
Anders Daniel M
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Interest Rate
5.22%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 4, 2006
Sold by
Stucker Robert A and Stucker Judith A
Bought by
Schwartz Albert M and Horne Jennifer C
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
6.83%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 29, 1998
Sold by
Rose David and Rose Grace Y
Bought by
Stucker Robert A and Stucker Judith A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$92,000
Interest Rate
8%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathews Jean A | $310,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Daniel Anders | -- | None Available | |
| Anders Daniel M | $260,000 | None Available | |
| Schwartz Albert M | $300,000 | Multiple | |
| Stucker Robert A | $160,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Mathews Jean A | $304,385 | |
| Previous Owner | Anders Daniel M | $100,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Anders Daniel M | $162,400 | |
| Previous Owner | Anders Daniel M | $180,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Schwartz Albert M | $150,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Stucker Robert A | $100,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Stucker Robert A | $40,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Stucker Robert A | $92,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2023 12/19/23 | Sold | $310,000 | -2.1% | $137 / Sq Ft |
| 11/25/2023 11/25/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/20/2023 10/20/23 | For Sale | $316,500 | -- | $140 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6,680 | $77,117 | $11,784 | $65,333 |
| 2022 | $6,680 | $74,334 | $14,570 | $59,764 |
| 2021 | $6,629 | $69,583 | $12,997 | $56,586 |
| 2020 | $6,668 | $64,825 | $12,108 | $52,717 |
| 2019 | $6,658 | $59,402 | $11,095 | $48,307 |
| 2018 | $3,438 | $53,010 | $15,702 | $37,308 |
| 2017 | $5,818 | $46,899 | $13,892 | $33,007 |
| 2016 | $5,371 | $40,754 | $12,072 | $28,682 |
| 2015 | $5,148 | $36,476 | $10,805 | $25,671 |
| 2014 | $5,049 | $35,382 | $7,770 | $27,612 |
| 2012 | $6,478 | $38,334 | $8,419 | $29,915 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Kris Seegren
-
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Ashley Arzer
Redfin Corporation
(224) 699-5002
Map
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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
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APN: 08-16-116-029
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