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227 Miraflores Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60087
$560,000
4beds
3.5baths
3,092sqft
0.82acres
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About this home
HERE IS YOUR ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A HISTORIC WAUKEGAN TREASURE! Discover this ENCHANTING JEROME CERNY-DESIGNED ENGLISH MANOR IN A PRIVATE ENCLAVE BORDERED BY PARKLAND, RAVINES AND LAKE MICHIGAN*Desirable location ACROSS FROM GLEN FLORA COUNTRY CLUB AND NEAR THE FABULOUS WAUKEGAN HARBOR AND MARINA*The Interior of the Residence Exudes Warmth and Character with Exquisite Vintage Details Throughout*A Stunning Fireplace Flanked by Lit Alcoves Anchors the Living Room with Two Sets of French Doors that Open to the Family Room and INVITING THREE-SEASON SUNROOM with VAULTED TIMBER CEILINGS*WOODBURNING STOVE AND WALLS OF WINDOWS*BORDERING BOWEN PARK You are Enveloped by Picturesque Views of the Sweeping Yard and Ravine Offering a Rare Blend of Seclusion and Scenic Beauty*Warmer Weather Entertaining Flows to the Expanded Walled Patio Where You can Light the Firepit and Soak in the Sounds of Nature*Handsome First-Floor Office/Library with Knotty Pine Walls*Barreled Ceiling and Fireplace is a Perfect Work-At-Home Spot*Enjoy Special Celebrations in the Formal Dining Room that is Open to the RENOVATED KITCHEN with Greenhouse Window, Apron Sink, Quartz Countertops*Rich Cabinetry and Stainless Appliances*Desirable Main Floor Bedroom and Nearby Full Bath for Guests*The Elegant Staircase Leads to the Second Floor with Two Spacious Bedrooms with Charming Ceiling Lines and Built-Ins that Share a Coveted Vintage Jack-and-Jill Bath*Quaint Hallway Leads to the EXPANSIVE PRIMARY SUITE WING with RENOVATED BATH with Walk-In Shower*Linen Closet*Heat Fan and Heated Floor*Spacious Dressing Room with Walls of Closets Opens to the Soothing Primary Bedroom with Vaulted Ceilings that View the Natural Landscape Below*Attached 2-Car Garage and Large Unfinished Basement for Workshop*Storage*Tools and More*Cerny's Philosophy of the Home as a "Safe Haven" is Evident Throughout in this Idyllic Setting where the Seasonal Beauty Enhances the Home's Historic Presence*A True Storybook Environment! Terracotta Tile Roof*Original Bruce Block Floor in Foyer and Office/Library*Many Original Doors and Hardware*Electric Dog Fence*Easy Access to Bonnie Brook and Thunderhawk Golf Courses plus Vibrant Downtown Waukegan with the Genesee Theatre*Art Galleries and More! Perfectly Situated Between Downtown Milwaukee and Downtown Chicago For All Commuter Needs*See Features&Improvements plus Floor Plans and Survey Under Add'l Info Tab
MLS Description — as provided by the listing brokerage.
Location
The facts
Property typeResidential
Year built1940
Age band81-90 Years
Bathrooms3 full + 1 half
Garage spaces2
Total parking2
Fireplaces2
Lot size0.82 acres
Lot dimensions43x87x118x110x213x181
AreaPark City / Waukegan
Architectural styleEnglish
Bedrooms (total)4
Annual tax$12,375.08
First listedMay 13, 2026
Parcel #08092080010000
CountyLake
MLS #MRD12639057
Days on market1
Photos48
Schools
ElementaryGreenwood Elementary School
Middle / JuniorJack Benny Middle School
High schoolWaukegan High School
Features
Heating
Natural GasForced AirRadiant Floor
Cooling
Central Air
Appliances
MicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorDisposalStainless Steel Appliance(s)CooktopOven
Parking
Brick DrivewayGarage Door OpenerYesGarage OwnedAttachedGarage
Construction
StuccoStone
Lot features
Backs to Trees/Woods
Patio / porch
Patio
Other equipment
CO DetectorsCeiling Fan(s)Sump PumpBackup Sump Pump;
Sewer
Public Sewer
Listed by
Coldwell Banker Realty
Shannon Towson
Listing courtesy of mred MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 5/13/2026, 7:28:03 PM. All data should be independently verified.
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