Enjoy the ease of single-level living in this charming ranch located in the desirable unincorporated Wildwood neighborhood! The comfortable living room features new vinyl flooring installed in October 2026, with new flooring in the bathroom and a new dishwasher in the kitchen (2026). A separate dining room offers additional flexibility and could easily serve as a home office or additional living space. Outside, the spacious yard provides plenty of room for entertaining, gardening or simply relaxing outdoors. Enjoy nearby neighborhood parks, local beach access and the recreational opportunities of Gages Lake and Valley Lake, including swimming and boating. Conveniently located near shopping, dining and entertainment in Gurnee, with easy access to Route 120 and I-94. Located near Warren Township High School and less than 10 minutes from the College of Lake County. With recent updates, flexible living space and a convenient location, this home offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy all that the Wildwood area has to offer!
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$301Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Nicole Dejko• Keller Williams Success Realty
Wildwood on Gages Lake, located between Gages Lake and Hainesville Road, is a lakeside and residential Gages Lake neighborhood with winding shoreline lanes and pockets of mature trees. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Gages Lake Road corridor near the lake access points, where marinas, bait-and-tackle counters, and low-key local stops set a weekend-on-the-water rhythm. Housing leans toward mid-century cottages, updated ranches, and newer rebuilds that track the curves of the water. Daily life follows the lake: docks, small beaches, and sunset walks along quiet streets. For local staples, the Village Tavern, The Shanty Restaurant, and the Genesee Theatre in nearby Waukegan anchor the area’s off-the-clock culture. Forest preserves and golf nearby add a green backdrop beyond the shoreline.
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Offer insights
17843 W Big Oaks Rd · $259,900
$270K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $270K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
11 days
The average home goes pending in 50 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.1%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Interior features
Separate dining room
Drapes
Screens
Blinds
Ceiling fans
CO detectors
Crawl-space basement
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms on the main level
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Kitchen
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Disposal
Gas oven
Laundry & utility
Laundry in bathroom
Gas water heater
Flooring
Carpet
Wood
Vinyl
Heating & cooling
Forced-air heating
Central air
Exterior features
Deck
Fenced yard
Mature trees
Exterior lighting
Water rights
Home design
Detached single-story home
Parking
Detached, two-car garage
Asphalt parking
Garage door opener
Construction
Vinyl siding
71–80 years old
Utilities
Lake Michigan water
Public sewer
Circuit breakers
HOA & community
No master association fee required
Community features include a park, lake, water rights, curbs, and street lights
Electricity and solar
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EXCELLENT CONDITION HOME REPLACED SIDING, PELLA WINDOWS, OAK WOODWORK & DOORS. FURNACE 1998; CENTRAL AIR WITHIN LAST 2 YEARS;UPDATED KITCHEN. ALL APPLIANCES WILL BE LEFT INCLUDING WASHER/DRYER. LAMINATE FLOORING. 3RD BEDROOM COULD BE OFFICE OR NURSERY. DECK OVERLOOKING LARGE YARD AND 2 CAR GARAGE. LAKE RIGHTS TO "2" LAKES AND OVER 10 PRIVATE PARKS. CLOSE TO SCHOOLS, TOLLWAY, SHOPPING AND ENTERTAINMENT.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07803792
Nov 17, 2011
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Aug 5, 2002
Sold
$165,000
$191/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 6, 1997
Sold
$103,000
$119/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,492 (+7.5%)
$17,389 + $50,436
$67,825
2024
$5,108 (+7.8%)
$17,389 + $50,436
$67,825
2023
$4,738 (+4.2%)
$15,389 + $44,635
$60,024
2022
$4,546 (+18.1%)
$14,287 + $41,440
$55,727
2021
$3,848 (+4.1%)
$15,157 + $34,693
$49,850
2020
$3,696 (+2.1%)
$13,725 + $31,416
$45,141
2019
$3,619 (+13.5%)
$12,999 + $29,754
$42,753
2018
$3,187
$17,186 + $22,064
$39,250
2017
$3,185 (+0.9%)
$17,186 + $22,064
$39,250
2016
$3,156 (+3.5%)
$16,694 + $21,432
$38,126
2015
$3,050 (−21.0%)
$15,951 + $20,478
$36,429
2013
$3,860 (+8.2%)
$14,931 + $21,357
$36,288
2012
$3,569 (−2.9%)
$15,368 + $31,751
$47,119
2011
$3,674 (−6.5%)
$16,332 + $33,742
$50,074
2010
$3,930 (+2.8%)
$16,228 + $38,981
$55,209
2008
$3,822 (+3.1%)
$17,091 + $41,054
$58,145
2007
$3,706
$16,483 + $41,744
$58,227
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
1954
Finished Sq. Ft.
864
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
864
Year built
1954
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
07-29-307-014
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 23, 2026.
R-4
Residential District
The R-4 Zoning Districts are expected to accommodate a large percentage of the residential growth projected in unincorporated Lake County over the 20-year planning horizon covered by the Regional Framework Plan. The districts are primarily intended to accommodate moderate density residential development that can be served by the full range of infrastructure. The districts are generally intended to be applied in areas with existing infrastructure. The uses and densities allowed in the R-4 Districts 1.33 to 2.5 units per acre offer county residents a variety of housing choices in the moderate density range. The R-4 Districts are intended to implement the Regional Framework Plan’s Residential future land use designations.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Equestrian facility
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Public service
Educational/school
Golf related
Communications tower
Agriculture-Cropland
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Grayslake, IL • 60030
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Sun exposure
84/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 17843 W Big Oaks Rd
$261,503
$1,603 over list price of $260K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $255K to $395K.