Gorgeous 1930s Brick Colonial sitting high on a hill on a scenic street in Waukegan! This lovely home shows beautifully with incredible charm, character, and a wonderful vibe. Step inside the welcoming front foyer featuring newer slate tile, a convenient coat closet, and an arched entry that opens to a spacious living room. You will love the charming, cozy fireplace and the adjacent sunroom-an ideal space for a home office, reading room, or play area. The main level also boasts a spacious dining room with classic glass-front corner cabinets, leading into a beautifully updated kitchen (2023) complete with quartz countertops, a subway tile backsplash, quality appliances, and a clever built-in coffee bar tucked by the back door. Upstairs, you will find three bedrooms, including an extra-large primary bedroom with deep closets and a private sitting area (previously two bedrooms and easily converted back if needed). As you wander down to the basement, please notice the convenient powder room located at the top of the stairs. The full basement is a massive plus, featuring a brand-new second full bath just finished this week! This level offers excellent open space perfect for a rec room, workout area, or home gym, plus a dedicated laundry room and abundant storage. Outside, the property features perfectly planned, low-maintenance perennial flowerbeds designed to bloom continuously from May through November, alongside two mature, fruit-bearing cherry trees. Enjoy this stunning backdrop from your fully fenced backyard, which boasts a covered bar area, a fire pit, a cobblestone patio, a storage shed, a dog run, and an attached two-car garage. Smart updates include: new roof, a complete tear-off (5 yrs), new gutters (5 yrs), electric updated 2023, a 2008 furnace, a 2024 water heater, solid plaster walls, and beautiful hardwood floors thruout most of the home. This exceptional property is well worth the look-come see it today and imagine making your own memories here for years to come!
Property Details
Price:
$340,000
MLS #:
MRD12670220
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
3
Type:
Single Family
Neighborhood:
parkcitywaukegan
Listed Date:
Jun 5, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,944
Year Built:
1930
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Schools
School District:
60
Elementary School:
Greenwood Elementary School
Middle School:
Edith M. Smith Middle School
High School:
Waukegan High School
Interior
Appliances
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Range Hood
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Fireplaces Total
1
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Natural Gas
Interior Features
Built-in Features, Historic/Period Mlwk, Separate Dining Room, Quartz Counters
Laundry Features
In Unit, Sink
Exterior
Architectural Style
Colonial, Georgian
Community Features
Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Construction Materials
Brick, Plaster
Exterior Features
Dog Run, Fire Pit, Lighting
Fencing
Fenced
Garage Spaces
2
Lot Features
Landscaped
Other Structures
Dog Kennel, Shed(s)
Parking Features
Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Parking Spots
2
Parking Total
2
Patio And Porch Features
Patio
Roof
Asphalt
Financial
HOA Fee Frequency
Not Applicable
HOA Includes
None
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$5,554
Map
Community
- Address1605 N Jackson Street Waukegan IL
- CityWaukegan
- CountyLake
- Zip Code60085
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Waukegan as of Jun 17, 2026
82
Single Family Listed
36
Avg DOM
190
Avg $ / SqFt
$274,599
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 1605 N Jackson Street Waukegan IL is a Single Family for sale in Waukegan, IL, 60085. It is listed for $340,000 and features 3 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 1,944 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1930. The current price per square foot is $175. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Waukegan is $190. The average listing price for Single Family in Waukegan is $274,599.
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1605 N Jackson Street
Waukegan, IL


