There is so much to appreciate in this spacious 4-bedroom, 3.1-bath home featuring a finished basement, in-ground pool, 3-car fully insulated garage, and large fenced backyard in Orchard Hills! The welcoming foyer opens to formal living and dining rooms and continues into the dramatic two-story family room with a beautiful fireplace. Nine-foot ceilings, oversized windows, and abundant natural light create an open, airy feel throughout the home. The kitchen features oak cabinetry, large center island, huge pantry, newer appliances approximately 8 years old, and a generous eating area with sliding doors leading to the backyard. The outdoor space features a fenced custom in-ground pool with new pool heater, Beta and Dolphin automatic pool cleaners, patio, and ample space for outdoor enjoyment and entertaining. A natural gas line for a grill is located off the patio. The flexible floor plan includes a main-level office or optional 5th bedroom adjacent to a full bath, providing additional flexibility for guests, hobbies, or office use. The laundry room includes a utility sink and direct access to the 3-car garage. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite features a large walk-in closet and private bath with double vanity, soaking tub, and separate shower. Three additional generously sized bedrooms offer excellent closet space. The finished basement provides a large recreation room, half bath, and ample storage; the half bath can be converted to a full bath, with the drain located inside the wall. Additional updates include dual HVAC systems, NEW roof and gutters (2020), newer water heater approximately 3 years old, and newer main-level carpeting. Gazebos, outdoor furniture, deck boxes, and bedroom TVs will stay with the home. Conveniently located near parks, playgrounds, more than 30 miles of the Millennium Trail, Lakewood Forest Preserve, a dog park, Bangs Lake, and downtown Wauconda with restaurants, shopping, festivals, and lakefront activities. This move-in-ready home offers spacious living areas, flexible rooms, extensive outdoor amenities, and numerous updates.
Property Details
Price:
$575,000
MLS #:
MRD12757754
Status:
Active
Beds:
4
Baths:
4
Type:
Single Family
Subdivision:
Orchard Hills
Neighborhood:
wauconda
Listed Date:
Sep 11, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
3,252
Year Built:
2003
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Schools
School District:
118
Elementary School:
Robert Crown Elementary School
Middle School:
Matthews Middle School
High School:
Wauconda Comm High School
Interior
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Range Hood, Humidifier
Bathrooms
3 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Below Grade Finished Area
1200
Cooling
Central Air, Zoned
Fireplaces Total
1
Heating
Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems – 2+, Zoned
Interior Features
Cathedral Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
Laundry Features
Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink
Exterior
Community Features
Park, Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Construction Materials
Vinyl Siding, Stone
Garage Spaces
3
Other Structures
Gazebo
Parking Features
Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Parking Spots
3
Parking Total
3
Patio And Porch Features
Patio
Roof
Asphalt
Window Features
Screens
Financial
HOA Fee
$40
HOA Fee Frequency
Monthly
HOA Includes
Other
Tax Year
2024
Taxes
$14,555
Map
Community
- Address1896 Applewood Drive Wauconda IL
- SubdivisionOrchard Hills
- CityWauconda
- CountyLake
- Zip Code60084
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Wauconda as of Oct 05, 2026
49
Single Family Listed
44
Avg DOM
271
Avg $ / SqFt
$683,995
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Orchard Hills subdivision, 1896 Applewood Drive Wauconda IL is a Single Family for sale in Wauconda, IL, 60084. It is listed for $575,000 and features 4 beds, 4 baths, and has approximately 3,252 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 2003. The current price per square foot is $177. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Wauconda is $271. The average listing price for Single Family in Wauconda is $683,995.
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1896 Applewood Drive
Wauconda, IL


