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$243,918$184 / 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 86How 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

2628 W RIDGELAND AVE

WAUKEGAN, IL 60085
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,328 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
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

$244K
$209K low$278K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,780 (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.$55,375 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,730
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$44,645
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$51,560
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$166,141

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLAKE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
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.None
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 160 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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
Glenwood Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Waukegan High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
Miguel Juarez Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi

District: Waukegan Community Unit School District 60

Neighborhood · ZIP 60085These 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.119
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.32

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.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.71,985
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,592 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$58,531
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$77,382
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

2628 W Ridgeland Ave 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 82% of homes in Lake County
  • Costs less per square foot than 82% of homes in Lake County
  • Smaller than 69% of homes in Lake County
  • Has a smaller lot than 73% of homes in Lake County
  • Older than 90% of homes in Lake County

What homes are worth in Waukegan 60085

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

This home
$114K$387K

This home is worth more than 66% of homes in Waukegan 60085.

How it measures up in Waukegan 60085

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Waukegan 60085.

Estimated value$243,918
CheaperTypical $221,269Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$184
CheaperTypical $185Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Living area1,328 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,268 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 45% of homes nearby

How 2628 W Ridgeland Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWaukegan 60085Lake County
Estimated valuepricier than$243,91866% of homes18% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18448% of homes18% of homes
Living areabigger than1,328 ft²56% of homes31% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac57% of homes27% of homes
Year builtnewer than194045% of homes10% of homes

About 2628 W Ridgeland Ave

How much is 2628 W Ridgeland Ave, Waukegan, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2628 W Ridgeland Ave, Waukegan, IL is $243,918 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $209,367 to $278,469. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2628 W Ridgeland Ave, Waukegan, IL last sell?

2628 W Ridgeland Ave, Waukegan, IL last sold on Nov 14, 2008, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 2628 W Ridgeland Ave, Waukegan, IL?

2628 W Ridgeland Ave, Waukegan, IL has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,328 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 2628 W Ridgeland Ave, Waukegan, IL built?

2628 W Ridgeland Ave, Waukegan, IL was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 2628 W Ridgeland Ave, Waukegan, IL?

2628 W Ridgeland Ave, Waukegan, IL is assigned to Glenwood Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Waukegan High School (high), rated F; Miguel Juarez Middle School (middle), rated D-. All sit in Waukegan Community Unit School District 60. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2628 W Ridgeland Ave, Waukegan, IL compare to other homes in Waukegan 60085?

Among the 13,153 homes in Waukegan 60085, it is worth more than 66% of them ($243,918 against a typical $221,269), its price per square foot is higher than 48% of them ($184 against a typical $185), it is bigger than 56% of them (1,328 ft² against a typical 1,268 ft²), its lot is bigger than 57% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 45% of them (1940 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of Lake County, it is worth more than 18% 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 2628 W Ridgeland Ave, Waukegan, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 2628 W Ridgeland Ave, Waukegan, IL was $3,780. The county assessed it at $55,375.

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