$284,900

beds

bath

1,602

square ft

1527 Brookside Avenue

Waukegan, Illinois 60085

New / MLS #12637156 / Single Family / Waukegan

Listing information updated 5/21/2026 at 9:43pm

Unique 3-BR Character Home with Modern Updates! Come out and view this beautiful, character-filled 3-bedroom home! A true standout, this property features stunning, original light maple hardwood flooring throughout and four separate entrances offering a highly flexible layout. The inviting living room boasts a cozy brick fireplace, and the kitchen features a charming breakfast nook.You will love the one-of-a-kind architectural layout: A bedroom connects to a unique bonus room just 9 steps above, complete with built-in wall drawers-perfect for a private office, playroom, or creative studio. Major mechanical updates offer total peace of mind, including a fully updated electrical system (2 years old), an updated furnace, and a roof that is only 8 years old. Includes a detached 1-car garage. This solid home just needs your personal touch to make it shine. Schedule your tour today!

Full Features

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Unfinished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

None

Heating System:

Radiator(s)

Appliances:

Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Parking Type:

Garage - No Garage,Yes,Detached,Off Street,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,602

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Room Information

Living Room:

24x15 - Main

Dining Room:

15x15 - Main

Kitchen:

12x9 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

13x12 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

13x12 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

11x10 - Second

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Bonus Room:

24x13 - Third Level

Laundry:

N/A Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$3,879

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:

Brick

Basement:

Unfinished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

None

Heating System:

Radiator(s)

Appliances:

Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Parking Type:

Garage - No Garage,Yes,Detached,Off Street,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,602

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Living Room:

24x15 - Main

Dining Room:

15x15 - Main

Kitchen:

12x9 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

13x12 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

13x12 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

11x10 - Second

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Bonus Room:

24x13 - Third Level

Laundry:

N/A Level

Tax Amount:

$3,879

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: RE/MAX Premier

Listing Office Phone: 312.475.1717

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