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Waukegan Real Estate

Life at its Best

Residents of Waukegan take advantage of some of the finest housing options in the state. Waukegan’s ideal location and picturesque beauty, paired with its diverse choice of housing options, contribute to its reputation as an ideal place to live. A stroll through Waukegan’s friendly neighborhoods reveals the best in quality housing, from contemporary apartments and condominiums to spacious, historic homes in established subdivisions with mature landscaping.

According to the most recent census, the average home value in Waukegan is $118,200, but there are plenty of housing options available, from affordable starter homes to multi million-dollar dream homes. As the ninth largest city in Illinois, Waukegan still maintains a high quality of life. The people of Waukegan combine their energy and their resources to unite in spirit of friendship, commonality, and mutual benefit.

Waukegan continues to envision new horizons, but never forgets its rich heritage. Examples of the city’s early architecture and growth still exist in the Waukegan Near North Historic District.

This area contains some of the oldest buildings in the city and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. Since that time, a number of homes there, which include Victorian, Prairie School, Italianate, Greek Revival, and Victorian Gothic styles have been restored to their original beauty. There are also many beautiful colonial, ranch, split-level and Cape Cod style homes throughout the community.

As Waukegan expands its territory, opportunities for new construction in planned communities are available. By 2013, approximately 4,000 new homes will be built, including the Midlane Club, a new single-family golf community by Concord Homes.

The community features a diversity of exclusive, estate-style homes; buyers can choose from seven different floor plans that range in size from 2,338 to 3,467 square feet. Homes offer four or five bedrooms and up to four baths. Townhomes and courtyard homes are also available. All of the homes in Midlane Club are complemented by country club amenities, including a swimming pool complex and community clubhouse. A careful blending of the city’s older section and its new developments has served to establish a dynamic harmony that preserves the past while allowing for future growth.

Seniors are an integral part of life in Waukegan. The area is home to a number of state-of-the-art retirement homes, extended care facilities and senior living complexes that are dedicated to serving the needs of this important segment of our population, including Lilac Ledge, the Poe Manor, Ravine Terrace or Traditions at Glen Flora. These senior living facilities offer a variety of social events and special bus services.