Lake County property record for 259 Harding Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 2,860 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.194 acres (8,433 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $170,000 (Feb 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $7,594 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-16-210-005 |
| Primary APN | 08-16-210-005 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,860 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,976 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,108 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 752 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 752 sqft |
| Basement Area | 752 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,433 sqft (0.194 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 364 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 259 HARDING AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WAUKEGAN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60085-2171 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BLUMBERG-S SUBDN. LOT 21 BLOCK 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | BLUMBERG-S SUBDN. |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WAUKEGAN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 861702 |
259 Harding Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2002.
Source: Lake County records, as of April 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 259 HARDING AVE, WAUKEGAN, IL 60085-2171 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 13, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 13, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 2, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20024857727 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of April 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | Waukegan Township |
| Municipality | Waukegan City |
| Unified School District | Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $111,180 Land $11,796 Building $99,384 | $333,574 Land $35,392 Building $298,182 | |
| 2024 | $7,594.00 (-0.41%) | ||
| 2023 | $7,625.00 (+6.75%) | $93,360 (+4.89%) Land $9,905 Building $83,455 | $280,108 (+4.89%) Land $29,718 Building $250,390 |
| 2022 | $7,143.00 | $89,006 Land $9,356 Building $79,650 | $267,045 Land $28,071 Building $238,974 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 259 Harding Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 20, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 259 Harding Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 71% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | WAUKEGAN serves 87,149 people · EPA ID IL0971900 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 185 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
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