1521 Catalpa St

$249,900
Price
2
Beds
1,054 Sq. Ft.
$237 / Sq. Ft.
1,054
Sq. Ft.
$237
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to this beautiful 2 bedroom 1 bath house! When you enter this beautiful house you are welcomed with the living room with plenty of natural lighting. The living room directly connects to the dining room and gorgeous kitchen combo! The kitchen has beautiful quartz countertops and high-end appliances. Upstairs you will find the custom built bathroom with an overhead shower. You have 2 nicely sized bedrooms in the second floor also! The basement is unfinished ready for you ideas. Outside you...Welcome to this beautiful 2 bedroom 1 bath house! When you enter this beautiful house you are welcomed with the living room with plenty of natural lighting. The living room directly connects to the dining room and gorgeous kitchen combo! The kitchen has beautiful quartz countertops and high-end appliances. Upstairs you will find the custom built bathroom with an overhead shower. You have 2 nicely sized bedrooms in the second floor also! The basement is unfinished ready for you ideas. Outside you have a 2 car garage and plenty of yard space and a long drive way for more cars if needed. Schedule your showing today! Property being sold as-is.
  1. Listed by Gamaliel Marin • Smart Home Realty
    P: (630)-870-1000 C: (773)-603-3297 realmarin7@gmail.com

Property Details for 1521 Catalpa Street

Area
Park City / Waukegan
Township
Waukegan
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Forced Air
LISTING UPDATED: 10/29/2025 12:06 AM

Property Details for 1521 Catalpa Street

StatusActive
MLS #12502527
Days on Market109
Taxes$4,725 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1910
Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,356 SF
CountyLake County

Location

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Building Information for 1521 Catalpa Street

Stories-Year Built1910Building Size-Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,356 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,629 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,235

Property Taxes

$394

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1521 Catalpa Street

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 60
  • High School District: 60
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 60
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 5
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 2
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2024
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X95
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Wood Siding
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 22
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 12X12
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 10X10
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 16X12
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 16X12
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 14X12

Property History for 1521 Catalpa Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 23, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12502527

$249,900
Apr 29, 2024

Sold

MRED #12009358

$225,000
Apr 25, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1533245900

$225,000

+3450.1% / yr

Mar 23, 2024

Pending

MRED #12009358

Mar 23, 2024

Contingent

MRED #12009358

Mar 22, 2024

Price Change

MRED #12009358

$215,000
Mar 20, 2024

Cancelled

MRED #12004196

$210,000
Mar 20, 2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12009358

$218,000
Mar 14, 2024

Contingent

MRED #12004196

Mar 14, 2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12004196

$210,000
Sep 9, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1519717878

$24,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/23/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12502527

$249,900
04/29/2024

Sold

MRED #12009358

$225,000
04/25/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1533245900

$225,000

+3450.1% / yr

03/23/2024

Pending

MRED #12009358

03/23/2024

Contingent

MRED #12009358

03/22/2024

Price Change

MRED #12009358

$215,000
03/20/2024

Cancelled

MRED #12004196

$210,000
03/20/2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12009358

$218,000
03/14/2024

Contingent

MRED #12004196

03/14/2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12004196

$210,000
09/09/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1519717878

$24,000

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Public Records for 1521 Catalpa Street

Taxable ValueLand$5,919Additions$48,531Total$54,450
Tax Record2024$4,400 ($367 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,054 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,054 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,539 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1910Year Renovated1948CountyLAKEAPN08-20-422-091

Schools near 1521 Catalpa Street

This home is within Waukegan Community Unit School District 60.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Washington Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Robert E Abbott Middle School
Public6 to 8

Waukegan High School
Public9 to 12

Andrew Cooke Magnet Elementary School
PublicK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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1521 Catalpa Street is a single family home for sale in Waukegan, IL 60085. This property was listed for sale on October 23, 2025 by Smart Home Realty, it's currently listed at $249,900. It has been on the market for a total of 109 days and was last sold on April 29, 2024. This listing's school district is Waukegan Community Unit School District 60. Nearby schools include Washington Elementary School, Robert E Abbott Middle School and Waukegan High School. 1521 Catalpa Street is a 2-bed, 1-bath, 1,054 sqft single family home built in 1910.

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