224 S Lincoln Ave, Waukegan, IL, 60085
About This Home
Great Potential with Endless Possibilities! This spacious two-story home offers incredible potential for the right buyer. The first floor features a generously sized living room, a separate dining room, a kitchen, two bedrooms, and a full bathroom. Upstairs, you'll find three additional bedrooms, a second full bathroom, and a versatile loft that can be used as a home office, playroom, or additional living space. Additional features include a full basement, a walk-up attic, and a detached two-car garage, providing plenty of storage and expansion possibilities. The property is in need of updating and is being sold as is, making it an excellent opportunity for investors, rehabbers, or buyers looking to customize a home to their own style. Don't miss the chance to bring your vision to life!
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Some Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1910
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
- Construction materials: Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Bedroom2
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 13X10
Bedroom3
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Second
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13X12
Bedroom4
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom5
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 80
- Dimensions: 10X08
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
Dining Room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15X13
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Natural Gas,Steam
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,476 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space),Flooring (Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 14X11
Living Room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 208
- Dimensions: 16X13
Loft
- Level: Second
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 11X09
Master Bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Second
- Area: 169
- Dimensions: 13X13
Office
- Level: Second
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 11X09
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Details
- Parcel number: 08213180120000
- Special condition: None
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Lot size: 6,098 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 54X119
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Illinois Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,011 | $12,132 |
| Home Insurance * | $126 | $1,512 |
| Property Taxes | $376 | $4,512 |
| Electricity | $190 | $2,285 |
| Total | $1,703 | $20,436 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Illinois FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | Contingent | $200,000 |
| 2026-08-01 | Listed for sale | $200,000 |
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