$636,000

beds

baths

2,848

square ft

26181 W Laurel Avenue

Wauconda, Illinois 60084

Closed / MLS #12774046 / Single Family / Wauconda

Listing information updated 11/4/2026 at 5:23pm

Spectacular one of a kind contemporary 2 story home nestled into an .85 acre wooded lot. If you've been dreaming of space, privacy, and room to spread out, this home will not disappoint. Huge windows bring the beauty of nature indoors. 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and a full finished walkout basement that would make a wonderful in-law suite with separate entrance. Main floor features a 2 story living room with floor to ceiling windows, bamboo flooring, gas stove in the living room helps to heat the home and beautiful poplar doors and trim throughout. Wood and beamed ceilings create a warm and welcoming ambiance. Beautiful cherry kitchen cabinets with extra deep uppers, solid surface countertops and stainless steel appliance including a Thermador oven/range, GE Frenchdoor refrigerator and an eating area that offers a cozy wall fireplace. The 2nd floor includes a loft, 2nd bedroom and primary suite boasting a sitting room and a uniquely spacious primary bath with separate dual vanities, step in shower, deep jetted soaking tub and plenty of storage space. Heated floors in the bathrooms. The walkout lower level family room with hardwood flooring and plenty of windows offering maximum natural light. Wrap around composite decking is absolutely incredible with a lower deck for BBQing and gardening. The aggregate patio under the deck provides shade on hot summer days. The 21 x 21' detached workshop is perfect for contractors, hobbyists, car enthusiasts or anyone who needs serious workspace. This home has been renovated with love and thoughtfulness. Generac generator will keep everything working when the power goes out. Multiple offers Received. H&B by Monday.

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Contemporary

Exterior Type:

Cedar

Basement:

Finished,Exterior Entry,Full,Walk-Out Access

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air, Other

Heating System:

Heat Pump, Zoned

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Softener, Water Softener Owned

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

51-60 Years

Roof Type:

Metal

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,848

Lot Size:

.50-.99 Acre

Acreage:

0.85

Internal Features:

Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s), Beamed Ceilings, Open Floorplan

External Features:

Balcony, Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

19x16 - Main

Dining Room:

10x9 - Main

Kitchen:

12x10 - Main

Family Room:

28x22 - Walkout Basement

Primary Bedroom:

19x16 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

12x11 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

12x11 - Main

4th Bedroom:

11x10 - Main

Bedroom 5:

12x11 - Walkout Basement Level

Sitting Room:

11x8 - Second Level

Loft:

8x8 - Second Level

Laundry:

11x10 - Walkout Basement Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$10,023

Tax Year:

2025

Location

Zip Code:

60084

City:

Wauconda

County:

Lake

Schools

School District(s):

118

Elementary School:

Wauconda Elementary School

Middle School:

Wauconda Middle School

High School:

Wauconda Comm High School

Architecture Style:

Contemporary

Exterior Type:

Cedar

Basement:

Finished,Exterior Entry,Full,Walk-Out Access

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air, Other

Heating System:

Heat Pump, Zoned

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Softener, Water Softener Owned

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

51-60 Years

Roof Type:

Metal

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,848

Lot Size:

.50-.99 Acre

Acreage:

0.85

Internal Features:

Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s), Beamed Ceilings, Open Floorplan

External Features:

Balcony, Patio/Porch

Living Room:

19x16 - Main

Dining Room:

10x9 - Main

Kitchen:

12x10 - Main

Family Room:

28x22 - Walkout Basement

Primary Bedroom:

19x16 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

12x11 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

12x11 - Main

4th Bedroom:

11x10 - Main

Bedroom 5:

12x11 - Walkout Basement Level

Sitting Room:

11x8 - Second Level

Loft:

8x8 - Second Level

Laundry:

11x10 - Walkout Basement Level

Tax Amount:

$10,023

Tax Year:

2025

Zip Code:

60084

City:

Wauconda

County:

Lake

School District(s):

118

Elementary School:

Wauconda Elementary School

Middle School:

Wauconda Middle School

High School:

Wauconda Comm High School

Listing Office: Keller Williams North Shore West

Listing Office Phone: 847.383.6600

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