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$252,356$194 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

226 E LIBERTY ST

WAUCONDA, IL 60084
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,303 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1953
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$252K
$233K low$272K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,530 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$74,896 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$17,946
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$56,950
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$70,160
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$224,710

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyLAKE
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1955
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Wauconda Grade Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Wauconda Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Wauconda High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi

District: Wauconda Community Unit School District 118

Neighborhood · ZIP 60084These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.102
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.103
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.42

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.16,199
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,028 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$103,920
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$124,695
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

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How this home compares

226 E Liberty St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 86% of homes in Wauconda 60084
  • Costs less per square foot than 76% of homes in Wauconda 60084
  • Smaller than 71% of homes in Lake County
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Wauconda 60084
  • Older than 86% of homes in Wauconda 60084

What homes are worth in Wauconda 60084

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$182K$753K

This home is worth more than 14% of homes in Wauconda 60084.

How it measures up in Wauconda 60084

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wauconda 60084.

Estimated value$252,356
CheaperTypical $393,406Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$194
CheaperTypical $220Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Living area1,303 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,680 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Year built1953
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 226 E Liberty St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWauconda 60084Lake County
Estimated valuepricier than$252,35614% of homes20% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19424% of homes25% of homes
Living areabigger than1,303 ft²33% of homes29% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac17% of homes24% of homes
Year builtnewer than195314% of homes17% of homes

About 226 E Liberty St

How much is 226 E Liberty St, Wauconda, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 226 E Liberty St, Wauconda, IL is $252,356 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $232,579 to $272,133. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 226 E Liberty St, Wauconda, IL last sell?

226 E Liberty St, Wauconda, IL last sold on Jan 16, 2009, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 226 E Liberty St, Wauconda, IL?

226 E Liberty St, Wauconda, IL has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,303 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 226 E Liberty St, Wauconda, IL built?

226 E Liberty St, Wauconda, IL was built in 1953, making it 73 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 226 E Liberty St, Wauconda, IL?

226 E Liberty St, Wauconda, IL is assigned to Wauconda Grade Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Wauconda Middle School (middle), rated B-; Wauconda High School (high), rated B. All sit in Wauconda Community Unit School District 118. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 226 E Liberty St, Wauconda, IL compare to other homes in Wauconda 60084?

Among the 6,198 homes in Wauconda 60084, it is worth more than 14% of them ($252,356 against a typical $393,406), its price per square foot is higher than 24% of them ($194 against a typical $220), it is bigger than 33% of them (1,303 ft² against a typical 1,680 ft²), its lot is bigger than 17% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1953 against a typical 1989). Measured against all of Lake County, it is worth more than 20% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 226 E Liberty St, Wauconda, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 226 E Liberty St, Wauconda, IL was $5,530. The county assessed it at $74,896.

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