$277,200

beds

baths

1,722

square ft

547 S Martin Luther King Jr Avenue

Waukegan, Illinois 60085

Price Change / MLS #12503383 / Single Family / Waukegan

Listing information updated 12/1/2025 at 10:03am

Experience a vibrant lifestyle surrounded by culture, music, cuisine, and energy in this truly unique location. Where historic charm meets contemporary elegance, this thoughtfully renovated two-story treasure offers ample space with 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and over 1,700 square feet of sun-drenched living. Enjoy peace of mind with recent upgrades throughout: brand-new exterior siding, gutters, and windows; a sleek modern kitchen featuring 2021 countertops, cabinets, appliances, and sink; fully remodeled bathrooms from top to bottom; and fresh luxury vinyl tile and carpet flooring. Just blocks from North Beach, Stewart Park, the Waukegan History Museum, Jack Benny Center, Genesee Theatre, Bowen Park, and an abundance of downtown restaurants, shops, bars, and entertainment venues-this location is simply unmatched.

Full Features

Exterior Type:

Aluminum Siding,Vinyl Siding,Steel Siding

Basement:

Unfinished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

None

Heating System:

Baseboard

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Refrigerator

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Concrete,Dirt Driveway,Off Alley,Side Driveway,Off Street,Driveway,Additional Parking,Alley Access,Direct Access,Garage Faces Side,Yes,Other

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Garage

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,722

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Acreage:

0.1378

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Granite Counters

Room Information

Living Room:

13x15 - Main

Dining Room:

N/A

Kitchen:

13x12 - Main

Family Room:

13x11 - Second

Primary Bedroom:

13x13 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

13x11 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

11x10 - Second

4th Bedroom:

14x9 - Main

Bedroom 5:

14x09 - Main Level

Walk In Closet:

6x6 - Second Level

Screened Porch:

21x11 - Second Level

Enclosed Porch:

20x11 - Main Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$4,271

Tax Year:

2023

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:

Aluminum Siding,Vinyl Siding,Steel Siding

Basement:

Unfinished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

None

Heating System:

Baseboard

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Refrigerator

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Concrete,Dirt Driveway,Off Alley,Side Driveway,Off Street,Driveway,Additional Parking,Alley Access,Direct Access,Garage Faces Side,Yes,Other

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Garage

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,722

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Acreage:

0.1378

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Granite Counters

Living Room:

13x15 - Main

Dining Room:

N/A

Kitchen:

13x12 - Main

Family Room:

13x11 - Second

Primary Bedroom:

13x13 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

13x11 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

11x10 - Second

4th Bedroom:

14x9 - Main

Bedroom 5:

14x09 - Main Level

Walk In Closet:

6x6 - Second Level

Screened Porch:

21x11 - Second Level

Enclosed Porch:

20x11 - Main Level

Tax Amount:

$4,271

Tax Year:

2023

Zip Code:

60085

City:

Waukegan

County:

Lake

School District(s):

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Listing Office: eXp Realty

Listing Office Phone: 888.574.9405

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