1896 Applewood Drive, Wauconda, Illinois 60084

$599,000
4
BD
3
Full Baths
1
Half Bath
3,252
SqFt

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List Price
$599,000
MLS#
12724435
Status
CONTINGENT
Type
Single Family Residential
Subtype
Residential
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
Living Area
3,252
County
Lake
City
Wauconda
Neighborhood
Wauconda
Days On Market
19

Property Description

THERE IS SO MUCH TO LOVE about this spacious 4-bedroom, 3.1-bath home with a finished basement, in-ground pool, 3-car fully insulated garage, and large fenced backyard in the highly desirable Orchard Hills community! Step inside to a welcoming foyer that opens to the formal living and dining rooms before flowing into the dramatic two-story family room with a beautiful fireplace. 9-foot ceilings, oversized windows, and abundant natural light create an open, airy feel throughout. The kitchen features oak cabinetry, a large center island, huge pantry, newer appliances (approximately 8 years), and a generous eating area with sliding doors leading to the backyard oasis featuring a fence and custom in-ground pool with a new pool heater, also included:beta & dolphin automatic pool cleaners, patio, and plenty of space for entertaining. Natural gas line for grill off patio. The flexible floor plan includes a main-level office or optional 5th bedroom adjacent to a full bath-ideal for guests, in-laws, or working from home. The laundry room with utility sink offers direct access to the 3-car garage. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite boasts a large walk-in closet and private bath with double vanity, soaking tub, and separate shower, while three additional generously sized bedrooms offer excellent closet space. The finished basement provides a huge recreation room, half bath (can be easily converted to full bath, drain is inside wall, and ample storage. Additional updates include dual HVAC systems, NEW roof and gutters (2020), newer water heater (3 years), and newer main-level carpeting. Gazebos, outdoor furniture, deck boxes, and bedroom TVs will stay with the home. Enjoy an unbeatable location just minutes from parks, playgrounds, 30+ miles of the Millennium Trail, Lakewood Forest Preserve, Dog Park, Bangs Lake, and charming downtown Wauconda with its restaurants, shopping, festivals, and lakefront activities. This move-in-ready home offers the perfect combination of space, comfort, updates, and an exceptional lifestyle!

Additional Information

School District
118
Elementary School
Robert Crown Elementary School
Middle School
Matthews Middle School
High School
Wauconda Comm High School
Subdivision
Orchard Hills
Corporate Limits
Wauconda
Tax Year
2024
Tax Exemptions
Homeowner
Tax Amount
$14,555
Assessment Association Dues
40
Frequency
Monthly
Year Built
2003
Lot Dimensions
10328
Lot Size Range
.25-.49 Acre
Garage Spaces
3
Parking Spaces
3
Parking Details
Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Air Conditioning
Central Air, Zoned
Heating
Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Zoned
Sewer
Public Sewer
Interior Property Features
Cathedral Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
Interior Fireplaces
1
Full Baths
3
Half Baths
1
Basement
Yes

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