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1896 Applewood DR Wauconda, IL 60084
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Key Details
Sold Price $567,500
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,252 sqft
Price per Sqft $174
Subdivision Orchard Hills
MLS Listing ID 12757754
Sold Date 11/10/26
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
HOA Fees $40/mo
Year Built 2003
Annual Tax Amount $14,555
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 10,454 Sqft
Lot Dimensions 10328
Property Sub-Type Detached Single
Property Description
There is so much to appreciate in this spacious 4-bedroom, 3.1-bath home featuring a finished basement, in-ground pool, 3-car fully insulated garage, and large fenced backyard in Orchard Hills! The welcoming foyer opens to formal living and dining rooms and continues into the dramatic two-story family room with a beautiful fireplace. Nine-foot ceilings, oversized windows, and abundant natural light create an open, airy feel throughout the home. The kitchen features oak cabinetry, large center island, huge pantry, newer appliances approximately 8 years old, and a generous eating area with sliding doors leading to the backyard. The outdoor space features a fenced custom in-ground pool with new pool heater, Beta and Dolphin automatic pool cleaners, patio, and ample space for outdoor enjoyment and entertaining. A natural gas line for a grill is located off the patio. The flexible floor plan includes a main-level office or optional 5th bedroom adjacent to a full bath, providing additional flexibility for guests, hobbies, or office use. The laundry room includes a utility sink and direct access to the 3-car garage. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite features a large walk-in closet and private bath with double vanity, soaking tub, and separate shower. Three additional generously sized bedrooms offer excellent closet space. The finished basement provides a large recreation room, half bath, and ample storage; the half bath can be converted to a full bath, with the drain located inside the wall. Additional updates include dual HVAC systems, NEW roof and gutters (2020), newer water heater approximately 3 years old, and newer main-level carpeting. Gazebos, outdoor furniture, deck boxes, and bedroom TVs will stay with the home. Conveniently located near parks, playgrounds, more than 30 miles of the Millennium Trail, Lakewood Forest Preserve, a dog park, Bangs Lake, and downtown Wauconda with restaurants, shopping, festivals, and lakefront activities. This move-in-ready home offers spacious living areas, flexible rooms, extensive outdoor amenities, and numerous updates.
Location
State IL
County Lake
Area Wauconda
Body of Water Lincoln 1
Rooms
Basement Partially Finished, 9 ft + pour, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Full
Interior
Interior Features Cathedral Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Zoned
Cooling Central Air, Zoned
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Starter
Equipment CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Fireplace Y
Appliance Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Range Hood, Humidifier
Laundry Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink
Exterior
Garage Spaces 3.0
Pool In Ground
Community Features Park, Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Roof Type Asphalt
Building
Building Description Vinyl Siding,Stone, No
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Level or Stories 2 Stories
Structure Type Vinyl Siding,Stone
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Robert Crown Elementary School
Middle Schools Matthews Middle School
High Schools Wauconda Comm High School
School District 118 , 118, 118
Others
HOA Fee Include Other
Ownership Fee Simple w/ HO Assn.
Special Listing Condition None
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Bought with Dawn Simmons of RE/MAX Suburban
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