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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $52,500 on Aug 9, 2013

1029 PALMER PL

WAUKEGAN, IL 60085
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,680 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.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
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.$52,500 · Aug 9, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,796 (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.$84,116 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,398
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$71,718
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$78,321
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$252,374

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyLAKE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.26
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.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.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.Deck · 244 ft²Patio · 244 ft²Porch · 156 ft²

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(2)

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

E
Greenwood Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
M
Edith M. Smith Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Waukegan High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 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

1029 Palmer Pl 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.

  • Bigger than 96% of homes in Waukegan 60085
  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of homes in Waukegan 60085
  • Older than 97% of homes in Lake County

How it measures up in Waukegan 60085

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

Living area2,680 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,262 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 1029 Palmer Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWaukegan 60085Lake County
Living areabigger than2,680 ft²96% of homes78% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac91% of homes62% of homes
Year builtnewer than192020% of homes3% of homes

About 1029 Palmer Pl

When did 1029 Palmer Pl, Waukegan, IL last sell?

1029 Palmer Pl, Waukegan, IL last sold on Aug 9, 2013 for $52,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1029 Palmer Pl, Waukegan, IL?

1029 Palmer Pl, Waukegan, IL has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,680 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 1029 Palmer Pl, Waukegan, IL built?

1029 Palmer Pl, Waukegan, IL was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1029 Palmer Pl, Waukegan, IL?

1029 Palmer Pl, Waukegan, IL is assigned to Greenwood Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Edith M. Smith Middle School (middle), rated F; 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 1029 Palmer Pl, Waukegan, IL compare to other homes in Waukegan 60085?

Among the 13,120 homes in Waukegan 60085, it is bigger than 96% of them (2,680 ft² against a typical 1,262 ft²), its lot is bigger than 91% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1920 against a typical 1950). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1029 Palmer Pl, Waukegan, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 1029 Palmer Pl, Waukegan, IL was $6,796. The county assessed it at $84,116.

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