314 S Orchard Ave, Waukegan, IL, 60085
About This Home
Stop paying someone else's mortgage - this solid ranch home is ready to help you start building equity of your own. Set on nearly a quarter acre, this starter home offers the space, comfort, and peace of mind first-time buyers are looking for. The single-story layout is easy to live in and easy to maintain, with a full basement offering incredible potential for extra living space, storage, or a future rec room - the possibilities are yours to create. The generous lot gives you room to garden, entertain, or for kids and fur babies to run around. The large deck awaits you to enjoy the morning sun or to relax in the evening after work. Have peace of mind that comes with numerous recent mechanical updates - the big-ticket items have already been taken care of: furnace & A/C - 2022; windows - 2013; roof, siding, gutters - 2015; new sewer line - 2020; leaf filter guard - 2025; water heater - 2023. Say good-bye to your landlord and build equity for yourself. Don't let this one pass you by - schedule your showing today! Motivated seller!!
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Some Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1950
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
- Construction materials: Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Range,Microwave,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Freezer,Washer,Dryer,Disposal
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
Bedroom2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12X11
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Family Room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 240
- Dimensions: 20X12
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Natural Gas,Solar
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 832 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 12X14
Living Room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 330
- Dimensions: 15X22
Master Bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12X12
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Details
- Parcel number: 08291020590000
- Special condition: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s),Sump Pump
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Lot size: 9,347 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 50x187
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
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
- Tornado
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- 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 | $1,137 | $13,644 |
| Home Insurance * | $141 | $1,692 |
| Property Taxes | $423 | $5,076 |
| Electricity | $130 | $1,569 |
| Total | $1,831 | $21,972 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2005-04-11 | Sold | $147,500 |
| 1999-09-13 | Sold | $111,000 |
| 1995-10-27 | Sold | $85,000 |
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