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Last sold for $173,000 on May 5, 2014

28538 N MONROE ST

WAUCONDA, IL 60084
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,432 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.
0.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1963
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$173,000 · May 5, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,444 (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.$96,453 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$21,624
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$74,829
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$90,354
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$289,387

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
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.34
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, Attached
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.Deck · 288 ft²Patio · 344 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.

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

H
Wauconda High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
M
Wauconda Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 mi
E
Wauconda Grade Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.6 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

28538 N Monroe 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 76% of homes in Wauconda 60084
  • Older than 72% 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.

Living area1,432 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,676 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Year built1963
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 28538 N Monroe St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWauconda 60084Lake County
Living areabigger than1,432 ft²39% of homes36% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 ac76% of homes74% of homes
Year builtnewer than196328% of homes29% of homes

About 28538 N Monroe St

When did 28538 N Monroe St, Wauconda, IL last sell?

28538 N Monroe St, Wauconda, IL last sold on May 5, 2014 for $173,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 28538 N Monroe St, Wauconda, IL?

28538 N Monroe St, Wauconda, IL has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,432 square feet of living space and a 0.34-acre lot.

When was 28538 N Monroe St, Wauconda, IL built?

28538 N Monroe St, Wauconda, IL was built in 1963, making it 63 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 28538 N Monroe St, Wauconda, IL?

28538 N Monroe St, Wauconda, IL is assigned to Wauconda High School (high), rated B-; Wauconda Middle School (middle), rated B-; Wauconda Grade Elementary School (elementary), 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 28538 N Monroe St, Wauconda, IL compare to other homes in Wauconda 60084?

Among the 6,151 homes in Wauconda 60084, it is bigger than 39% of them (1,432 ft² against a typical 1,676 ft²), its lot is bigger than 76% of them (0.34 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 28% of them (1963 against a typical 1989). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 28538 N Monroe St, Wauconda, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 28538 N Monroe St, Wauconda, IL was $5,444. The county assessed it at $96,453.

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