$249,900

beds

bath

half bath

1,200

square ft

557 W Water Street

Waukegan, Illinois 60085

Active / MLS #12507125 / Single Family / Waukegan

Listing information updated 11/30/2025 at 4:03pm

Welcome to this bright and spacious 4-bedroom home featuring a **2.5-car garage** and **additional parking in back**. The interior has been completely refreshed with **new flooring on main level, freshly painted and new carpeting on second level**, offering a modern and comfortable feel. The **updated kitchen** boasts **new stainless steel appliances**, **plenty of new counter space**, and **brand-new cabinets**-perfect for everyday cooking and entertaining. Enjoy year-round comfort with **central air and heating**. There is a **first-floor bedroom** includes a convenient **powder room**, while the **second floor** features a **full bathroom** and **three spacious bedrooms**. Located **just minutes from downtown Waukegan**, this home offers easy access to shopping, dining, and local amenities. "The basement includes a washer and dryer hookup along with ample storage space." Move-in ready and beautifully updated-don't miss your chance to make this charming home yours!

Full Features

Exterior Type:

Vinyl Siding

Basement:

Unfinished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Shared Driveway,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

2.5

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,200

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Acreage:

0.1

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, Separate Dining Room

Room Information

Living Room:

12x11 - Main

Dining Room:

13x9 - Main

Kitchen:

15x8 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

15x8 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

12x11 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

11x9 - Second

4th Bedroom:

11x8 - Main

Laundry:

N/A Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$3,621

Tax Year:

2024

Location

Zip Code:

60085

City:

Waukegan

County:

Lake

Schools

School District(s):

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Exterior Type:

Vinyl Siding

Basement:

Unfinished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Shared Driveway,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

2.5

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,200

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Acreage:

0.1

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, Separate Dining Room

Living Room:

12x11 - Main

Dining Room:

13x9 - Main

Kitchen:

15x8 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

15x8 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

12x11 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

11x9 - Second

4th Bedroom:

11x8 - Main

Laundry:

N/A Level

Tax Amount:

$3,621

Tax Year:

2024

Zip Code:

60085

City:

Waukegan

County:

Lake

School District(s):

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Listing Office: Realta Real Estate

Listing Office Phone: 847.215.5555

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