2246 Alta Vista Dr

Waukegan, IL 60087

$279,900
Price
3
Beds
2,115 Sq. Ft.
$132 / Sq. Ft.
2,115
Sq. Ft.
$132
per Sq. Ft.
Contingent
Contingent
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a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
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Description

Beautifully maintained and updated brick ranch in desirable Buckley Hills. Spacious living room with oak hardwood floors, lighted ceiling fan, & double sided wood burning fireplace adjoins large recently remodeled kitchen with eating area has table space & breakfast bar (2 bar stools included). Kitchen/Eating Area with teak floors, granite counter tops, upgraded fixtures, stainless appliances & farmhouse sink. Hallway w/hardwood floors leads to 3 main floor BRs and full bathroom. BRs are carpeted...Beautifully maintained and updated brick ranch in desirable Buckley Hills. Spacious living room with oak hardwood floors, lighted ceiling fan, & double sided wood burning fireplace adjoins large recently remodeled kitchen with eating area has table space & breakfast bar (2 bar stools included). Kitchen/Eating Area with teak floors, granite counter tops, upgraded fixtures, stainless appliances & farmhouse sink. Hallway w/hardwood floors leads to 3 main floor BRs and full bathroom. BRs are carpeted with hardwood floors possibly under carpet, per seller. Upgraded main floor full bath with ceramic tub surround, window w/privacy glass, & built in cabinet. Mostly finished basement includes large family room with vinyl floor, full bathroom with shower, workshop, laundry and utility rooms. Workshop shelves, cabinetry, & touch up paint are included. Per seller, furnace & A/C are 8-9 years old, as is the roof. Hot water heater is newer. Detached 1 car garage has AGDO, but seller does not have any remote transmitters. Corner lot with nice fenced in back yard. Bike or walk to Bowen Park. Buckley Hills is a lovely smaller subdivision, bordered by a wooded ravine, & with low traffic due to having only 1 entrance and 2 exits. Across from Glen Flora Country Club, just north of Bowen Park, & south of Il Beach State Park. Conveniently located between Chicago and Milwaukee, & near major access roads, and numerous amenities.

Property Details for 2246 Alta Vista Drive

Area
Park City / Waukegan
Subdivision
Buckley Hills
Township
Waukegan
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
1.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
1.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
LISTING UPDATED: 11/25/2025 11:30 AM

Property Details for 2246 Alta Vista Drive

StatusContingent
MLS #12502528
Days on Market57
Taxes$5,459 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 1 Story
Year Built1961
Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,969 SF
CountyLake County

Location

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Building Information for 2246 Alta Vista Drive

Stories-Year Built1961Building Size-Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,969 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,838 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,383

Property Taxes

$455

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 2246 Alta Vista Drive

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 60
  • High School District: 60
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 60
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location and General Information
  • Postal Code Plus 4: 4002
  • Front Exposure: South
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
  • Interior Property Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Granite Counters, Pantry, Workshop
  • Num Of Rooms: 7
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Park, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Fireplace Features: Double Sided, Wood Burning, Includes Accessories
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1175
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Room Type: Workshop, Utility Room-Lower Level
  • Num of Baths: 1.1
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Type: 1 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, TV-Dish, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Total Sq Ft: 1175
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 2115
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 2350
  • Main Sq Ft: 1175
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Wooded
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 141 x 50 x 142 x 50
  • Zero Lot Line: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • North Coordinate: 36
  • South Coordinate: 0
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 10
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 940.0
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Assessor Square Footage: 2115
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 235
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA
  • Public Document Count: 1
  • Document Date: 2025-11-06T17:45:42
  • Photos Count: 46
  • Rural: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 9X12
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 10X9
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 15X22
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 16X18
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 14X5
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 18X12
Work Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Work Room
  • Dimensions: 8X18
Utility Room Lower Level Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Utility Room-Lower Level
  • Dimensions: 12X11

Property History for 2246 Alta Vista Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 24, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12502528

—
Nov 10, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12502528

$279,900—
Oct 23, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12502528

$289,000—
Mar 1, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #593402673

$133,000

+3.6% / yr

Mar 1, 2017

Sold

MRED #09387619

$133,000—
Jan 25, 2017

Pending

MRED #09387619

—
Nov 13, 2016

Listed (Active)

MRED #09387619

$145,000—
Sep 24, 2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #316721140

$110,000—
Oct 21, 2010

Cancelled

MRED #07630091

$139,900—
Sep 10, 2010

Listed (Active)

MRED #07630091

$139,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/24/2025

Contingent

MRED #12502528

—
11/10/2025

Price Change

MRED #12502528

$279,900
10/23/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12502528

$289,000
03/01/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #593402673

$133,000

+3.6% / yr

03/01/2017

Sold

MRED #09387619

$133,000
01/25/2017

Pending

MRED #09387619

—
11/13/2016

Listed (Active)

MRED #09387619

$145,000
09/24/2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #316721140

$110,000
10/21/2010

Cancelled

MRED #07630091

$139,900
09/10/2010

Listed (Active)

MRED #07630091

$139,900

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 2246 Alta Vista Drive

Taxable ValueLand$9,163Additions$61,745Total$70,908
Tax Record2024$5,277 ($440 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,175 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,175 SqFtStories1Lot Size7,083 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1961Year Renovated1971CountyLAKEAPN08-09-206-022Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 2246 Alta Vista Drive

This home is within Waukegan Community Unit School District 60.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Greenwood Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Daniel Webster Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Waukegan High School
Public - 9 to 12
Andrew Cooke Magnet Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Greenwood Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Daniel Webster Middle School
Public6 to 8

Waukegan High School
Public9 to 12

Andrew Cooke Magnet Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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