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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $60,000 on Nov 19, 2015

2426 W RIDGELAND AVE

WAUKEGAN, IL 60085
5
Beds
3
Baths
1,728 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1948
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
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.$60,000 · Nov 19, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,469 (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.$67,685 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,519
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$55,166
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$63,021
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$203,076

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.0.18
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 · 70 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(5)

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 · 0.2 mi
H
Waukegan High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
M
Miguel Juarez Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 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%

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

2426 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.

  • Bigger than 77% of homes in Waukegan 60085
  • Has a bigger lot than 68% of homes in Waukegan 60085
  • Older than 87% 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 area1,728 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,260 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Year built1948
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 49% of homes nearby

How 2426 W Ridgeland Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWaukegan 60085Lake County
Living areabigger than1,728 ft²77% of homes50% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac68% of homes33% of homes
Year builtnewer than194849% of homes13% of homes

About 2426 W Ridgeland Ave

When did 2426 W Ridgeland Ave, Waukegan, IL last sell?

2426 W Ridgeland Ave, Waukegan, IL last sold on Nov 19, 2015 for $60,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 2426 W Ridgeland Ave, Waukegan, IL?

2426 W Ridgeland Ave, Waukegan, IL has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,728 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 2426 W Ridgeland Ave, Waukegan, IL built?

2426 W Ridgeland Ave, Waukegan, IL was built in 1948, making it 78 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 2426 W Ridgeland Ave, Waukegan, IL?

2426 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 2426 W Ridgeland Ave, Waukegan, IL compare to other homes in Waukegan 60085?

Among the 13,160 homes in Waukegan 60085, it is bigger than 77% of them (1,728 ft² against a typical 1,260 ft²), its lot is bigger than 68% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 49% of them (1948 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 2426 W Ridgeland Ave, Waukegan, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 2426 W Ridgeland Ave, Waukegan, IL was $5,469. The county assessed it at $67,685.

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