Active Under ContractPrice Reduced

$575,000

$599,000
1896 Applewood Drive, Wauconda, IL 60084
4 Beds4 Baths4,452 sqft27 days
1896 Applewood Drive·Wauconda, IL 60084
4Bedrooms
4Bathrooms
4,452Sq Ft
2003Year Built
About This Home

There is so much to appreciate in this spacious 4-bedroom, 3.1-bath home featuring a finished basement, in-ground pool, 3-car fully insulated garage, and large fenced backyard in Orchard Hills! The welcoming foyer opens to formal living and dining rooms and continues into the dramatic two-story family room with a beautiful fireplace. Nine-foot ceilings, oversized windows, and abundant natural light create an open, airy feel throughout the home. The kitchen features oak cabinetry, large center island, huge pantry, newer appliances approximately 8 years old, and a generous eating area with sliding doors leading to the backyard. The outdoor space features a fenced custom in-ground pool with new pool heater, Beta and Dolphin automatic pool cleaners, patio, and ample space for outdoor enjoyment and entertaining. A natural gas line for a grill is located off the patio. The flexible floor plan includes a main-level office or optional 5th bedroom adjacent to a full bath, providing additional flexibility for guests, hobbies, or office use. The laundry room includes a utility sink and direct access to the 3-car garage. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite features a large walk-in closet and private bath with double vanity, soaking tub, and separate shower. Three additional generously sized bedrooms offer excellent closet space. The finished basement provides a large recreation room, half bath, and ample storage; the half bath can be converted to a full bath, with the drain located inside the wall. Additional updates include dual HVAC systems, NEW roof and gutters (2020), newer water heater approximately 3 years old, and newer main-level carpeting. Gazebos, outdoor furniture, deck boxes, and bedroom TVs will stay with the home. Conveniently located near parks, playgrounds, more than 30 miles of the Millennium Trail, Lakewood Forest Preserve, a dog park, Bangs Lake, and downtown Wauconda with restaurants, shopping, festivals, and lakefront activities. This move-in-ready home offers spacious living areas, flexible rooms, extensive outdoor amenities, and numerous updates.

MLS# 12757754Listed September 11, 2026ResidentialSubdivision: Orchard Hills
Property Details

Beds & Baths

Total Bedrooms4
Total Bathrooms4
Full Baths3
Half Baths1
Total Rooms11

Size & Structure

Living Area4,452 sqft
Garage Spaces3
Fireplaces1
Year Built2003
Lot Size0.240 acres

Location

CountyLake
TownshipWauconda
SubdivisionOrchard Hills
Zip Code60084

Financial

List Price$575,000
Original Price$599,000
Price / Sq Ft$129
Annual Taxes (2024)$14,555
Monthly Tax Est.$1,213
Parcel #09134070070000
Interior Features

Appliances

RangeDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerDisposalRange HoodHumidifier

Heating

Natural GasForced AirSep Heating Systems - 2+Zoned

Cooling

Central AirZoned

Basement

Partially Finished9 ft + pourRec/Family AreaStorage SpaceFull

Laundry

Main LevelGas Dryer HookupIn UnitSink

Fireplace

Attached Fireplace Doors/ScreenGas Starter
Exterior & Lot

Construction

Vinyl SidingStone

Roof

Asphalt

Foundation

Concrete Perimeter

Patio & Porch

Patio
Utilities & Parking

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Public

Electric

Circuit Breakers

Parking

AsphaltGarage Door OpenerYesGarage OwnedAttachedGarage
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$40
Monthly

HOA Includes

Other

Community Features

ParkLakeCurbsSidewalksStreet LightsStreet Paved
Schools
Elementary
Robert Crown Elementary School
District: 118
Middle School
Matthews Middle School
District: 118
High School
Wauconda Comm High School
District: 118
Tax & Financial
Annual Taxes
$14,555
Tax Year 2024
Monthly Tax Est.
$1,213
per month
Price per Sq Ft
$129
per square foot
Price Reduced by $24,000
Original list price: $599,000
Property Location

1896 Applewood Drive, Wauconda, IL 60084 — Lake County

$575,000
$129 / sqft
1896 Applewood Drive
4 bd4 ba4,452 sqft
VL
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IL License 475.178467 · (847) 810-8438

Quick Facts
27 days on market
3-car garage
1 fireplace
0.240 acres
$14,555/yr taxes
$40 HOA (monthly)
Price reduced $24,000
$4,275
estimated monthly payment
Principal & Interest
$3,022/mo
Property Tax
$1,213/mo
HOA
$40/mo
$575,000
20% — $115,000
3%50%
6.875%
3%12%
Loan Amount
$460,000
Down Payment
$115,000

* Estimated payment only. Actual rates, taxes, and insurance may vary. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Listed by
eXp Realty
Agent: Julie Anne
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