26814 N Genesee St

Wauconda, IL 60084

$275,000
Price
3
Beds
1,134 Sq. Ft.
$243 / Sq. Ft.
1,134
Sq. Ft.
$243
per Sq. Ft.
a front view of a house with a yard and garage
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a view of empty room with wooden floor and fan
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a refrigerator and a sink
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a kitchen with granite countertop white cabinets and a sink
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a refrigerator sink and white cabinets
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Description

This FRESHLY REHABBED 3 bed/1 bath RANCH in Williams Park delivers what today's buyers actually want: immediate comfort, simplicity, & room to breathe. Projects that drain time and money have already been handled, from the BRAND-NEW KITCHEN with modern cabinetry, appliances, and a sunlit garden window to the FULLY REDONE BATH and NEW FLOORING THROUGHOUT. Outside, the oversized 100x100 lot with mature trees, detached garage, & shed gives you privacy, flexibility, & long-term value, plus WATER RIGHTS...This FRESHLY REHABBED 3 bed/1 bath RANCH in Williams Park delivers what today's buyers actually want: immediate comfort, simplicity, & room to breathe. Projects that drain time and money have already been handled, from the BRAND-NEW KITCHEN with modern cabinetry, appliances, and a sunlit garden window to the FULLY REDONE BATH and NEW FLOORING THROUGHOUT. Outside, the oversized 100x100 lot with mature trees, detached garage, & shed gives you privacy, flexibility, & long-term value, plus WATER RIGHTS to Slocum Lake for the lifestyle buyers are actively chasing. Add quick access to Fox River Forest Preserve, marina, trails, & boating, & you have a move-in ready home that checks emotional & practical boxes in a market where turnkey properties on large lots do not last. If you want low stress, high livability, & a location that actually enhances your life, this is the one to see now.
  1. Listed by Jim Starwalt • Better Homes and Garden Real Estate Star Homes
    P: (847)-548-2625 jim@bhgrestarhomes.com
  2. Listed by Chris Muscia • Better Homes and Garden Real Estate Star Homes
    P: (847)-548-2625 C: (847)-951-0192 christophermuscia@gmail.com;christophermuscia@gmail.com

Property Details for 26814 North Genesee Street

Area
Wauconda
Subdivision
Williams Park
Township
Wauconda
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
1.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
1.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Window Unit(s)
LISTING UPDATED: 12/24/2025 12:07 AM

Property Details for 26814 North Genesee Street

StatusActive
MLS #12533062
Days on Market23
Taxes$2,537 / year
HOA Fees$450 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 1 Story
Year Built1925
Lot Size0.23 AC / 10,018 SF
CountyLake County

Location

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Building Information for 26814 North Genesee Street

Stories-Year Built1925Building Size-Lot Size0.23 AC / 10,018 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,589 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,340

Property Taxes

$211

HOA Dues

$38

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 26814 North Genesee Street

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 118
  • Elementary School: Cotton Creek Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Wauconda Middle School
  • High School District: 118
  • High School: Wauconda Comm High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 118
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: East
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Fee Includes: Scavenger, Lake Rights, Other
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Open Floorplan, Dining Combo
  • Num Of Rooms: 5
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Lake, Water Rights, Street Paved
  • Basement Type: None
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Window Unit(s)
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: Storage
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Partial, Wire
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Type: 1 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water: Well
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Water Heater-Gas
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2025
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Description: Water Rights, Mature Trees, Garden
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 100 x 100
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Living Area Source: Landlord/Tenant/Seller
  • Assessor Square Footage: 924
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 2
  • Document Date: 2025-12-17T21:12:34
  • Photos Count: 34
  • Rural: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 1
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Additional Media Type 1: Video
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 12X17
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 14X15
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 8X10
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: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 8X13
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 18X34
Storage Room 1 Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Storage
  • Dimensions: 6X6

Property History for 26814 North Genesee Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 18, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12533062

$275,000—
Oct 29, 2025

Sold

MRED #12417510

$139,000—
Oct 16, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1918756394

$139,000

+5.5% / yr

Sep 26, 2025

Pending

MRED #12417510

—
Sep 26, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12417510

—
Sep 22, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12417510

$149,000—
Sep 19, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12417510

$159,000—
Sep 9, 2016

Sold

MRED #09083464

$85,000—
Sep 1, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #581307086

$85,000

-4.6% / yr

Feb 6, 2016

Pending

MRED #09083464

—
Nov 10, 2015

Listed (Active)

MRED #09083464

$89,900—
May 15, 2010

Cancelled

MRED #07321081

$99,999—
Sep 9, 2009

Listed (Active)

MRED #07321081

$139,900—
Apr 18, 2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #218033305

$132,500—
Apr 18, 2007

Sold

MRED #06428586

$132,500—
Mar 13, 2007

Pending

MRED #06428586

—
Mar 5, 2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #06428586

$139,863—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/18/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12533062

$275,000
10/29/2025

Sold

MRED #12417510

$139,000
10/16/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1918756394

$139,000

+5.5% / yr

09/26/2025

Pending

MRED #12417510

—
09/26/2025

Contingent

MRED #12417510

—
09/22/2025

Price Change

MRED #12417510

$149,000
09/19/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12417510

$159,000
09/09/2016

Sold

MRED #09083464

$85,000
09/01/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #581307086

$85,000

-4.6% / yr

02/06/2016

Pending

MRED #09083464

—
11/10/2015

Listed (Active)

MRED #09083464

$89,900
05/15/2010

Cancelled

MRED #07321081

$99,999
09/09/2009

Listed (Active)

MRED #07321081

$139,900
04/18/2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #218033305

$132,500
04/18/2007

Sold

MRED #06428586

$132,500
03/13/2007

Pending

MRED #06428586

—
03/05/2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #06428586

$139,863

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

Public Records for 26814 North Genesee Street

Taxable ValueLand$6,253Additions$28,402Total$34,655
Tax Record2024$2,566 ($214 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt924 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt924 SqFtStories1Lot Size10,019 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925Year Renovated1957CountyLAKEAPN09-33-213-027

Schools near 26814 North Genesee Street

This home is within Wauconda Community Unit School District 118.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Cotton Creek School
Public - PK to 5
Matthews Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Wauconda High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Cotton Creek School
PublicPK to 5

Matthews Middle School
Public6 to 8

Wauconda High School
Public9 to 12

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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More information about 26814 North Genesee Street, Wauconda, IL 60084

26814 North Genesee Street is a single family home for sale in Wauconda, IL 60084. This property was listed for sale on December 18, 2025 by Better Homes and Garden Real Estate Star Homes, it's currently listed at $275,000. It has been on the market for a total of 23 days and was last sold on October 29, 2025. This listing's school district is Wauconda Community Unit School District 118. Nearby schools include Cotton Creek School, Matthews Middle School and Wauconda High School. 26814 North Genesee Street is a 3-bed, 1-bath, 1,134 sqft single family home built in 1925.

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