Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Single Family ResidenceResidential
$202,879$160 / 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 93How 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

714 W RIDGELAND AVE

WAUKEGAN, IL 60085
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,266 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1901
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$203K
$188K low$218K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,553 (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.$47,823 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,119
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$39,704
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$43,076
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$143,483

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.Cape Cod
CountyLake
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
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
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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 · 36 ft²

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

E
Glen Flora Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.1 mi
M
Edith M. Smith Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Waukegan High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 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%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

714 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 91% of homes in Lake County
  • Costs less per square foot than 93% of homes in Lake County
  • Smaller than 73% of homes in Lake County
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Lake County
  • Among the oldest 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
$118K$391K

This home is worth more than 35% 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$202,879
CheaperTypical $221,771Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$160
CheaperTypical $185Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Living area1,266 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,260 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built1901
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 714 W Ridgeland Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWaukegan 60085Lake County
Estimated valuepricier than$202,87935% of homes9% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16028% of homes7% of homes
Living areabigger than1,266 ft²50% of homes27% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac23% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than19018% of homesalmost no homes

About 714 W Ridgeland Ave

How much is 714 W Ridgeland Ave, Waukegan, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 714 W Ridgeland Ave, Waukegan, IL is $202,879 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $188,214 to $217,544. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 714 W Ridgeland Ave, Waukegan, IL?

714 W Ridgeland Ave, Waukegan, IL has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,266 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 714 W Ridgeland Ave, Waukegan, IL built?

714 W Ridgeland Ave, Waukegan, IL was built in 1901, making it 125 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 714 W Ridgeland Ave, Waukegan, IL?

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

How does 714 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 35% of them ($202,879 against a typical $221,771), its price per square foot is higher than 28% of them ($160 against a typical $185), it is bigger than 50% of them (1,266 ft² against a typical 1,260 ft²), its lot is bigger than 23% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1901 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Lake County, it is worth more than 9% 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 714 W Ridgeland Ave, Waukegan, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 714 W Ridgeland Ave, Waukegan, IL was $2,553. The county assessed it at $47,823.

More homes on W Ridgeland Ave

Closest homes

More homes in Waukegan 60085

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 714 W Ridgeland Ave on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map