709 N County Waukegan, IL 60085

Open the cheery red door to this sunny yellow 2 story Victorian/Colonial style house in the heart of Waukegan’s Near North Historic District and see all of the character and charm that this 120 year old home has to offer. This home has been lovingly updated and maintained by current owners over the past 11 years. Gleaming old-wood hardwood floors throughout the first and second floors, gorgeous details including dentil and crown moulding, and a cozy fireplace. Formal dining and living rooms spaces seamlessly blend traditional aesthetics with modern life with the open flowing floor plan, complete with powder room and laundry room with stacking washer and dryer from 2020. There are 3 adorable bedrooms and 1 full bathroom on the second floor. Additional features include a full, unfinished basement, and 2 car detached garage. Updates include brand-new vinyl siding in 2023, new brick paver patio in 2023, new Trex back porch/stairs 2023. Brand new central air & furnace in 2022, vinyl fencing 2023, exterior painting and upgraded exterior lighting in 2024. Customized landscaping has been done throughout the front and back yards, including mature perennial flowers. Kitchen was given a facelift with new cabinet fronts and solid black granite counter tops and new sink in 2021. New LG microwave 2024, new Samsung refrigerator in 2020, new Bosch dishwasher 2021. Create more living space in the basement if you desire, as the current owners have done with a bar and family room setup, or simply use it for extra storage.