227 Miraflores Avenue — Waukegan, IL 60087
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Waukegan, IL 60087

227 Miraflores Avenue

$560,000
4 beds · 4 baths · 3,092 sqft
Listed at $560,000 27 days on market $12,375/yr taxes
01About this home

For The LOVE of VINTAGE! This HISTORIC WAUKEGAN TREASURE CAN BE YOURS TODAY! Designed by Renowned Architect, Jerome Cerny, this English Manor Home sits in a PRIVATE ENCLAVE BORDERED BY BOWEN PARK, RAVINES AND LAKE MICHIGAN*Park Your Boat At Waukegan Harbor and Marina and Enjoy the Beach in the Summertime! The Interior of the Residence Exudes Warmth and Character with Exquisite Details At Every Turn*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*Soak in the 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*Celebrations are Enjoyed 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*An 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 Complete 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 Lyons Woods, Bowen Park with Access at the End of the Street and 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*Floor Plans*Survey and Points of Interest Under Add'l Information Tab

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$560,000
List price
3,092
Square feet
4
Bedrooms
3 full / 1 half
Bathrooms
1940
Year built
0.82 ac
Lot size
2
Garage spaces
$12,375
Annual taxes
English
Style
27
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Natural GasForced AirRadiant Floor
Cooling
Central Air
Appliances
MicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorDisposalStainless Steel Appliance(s)CooktopOven
Parking
Brick DrivewayGarage Door OpenerGarage OwnedAttachedGarage
Construction
StuccoStone
Equipment
CO DetectorsCeiling Fan(s)Sump PumpBackup Sump Pump;
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
This home EElementary schoolMMiddle schoolHHigh school
E Elementary school
Greenwood Elementary School
Waukegan, IL
📍0.4 mi🚗1 min🚶10 min
M Middle school
Jack Benny Middle School
Waukegan, IL
📍0.8 mi🚗2 min🚶20 min
H High school
Waukegan High School
Waukegan, IL
📍2.6 mi🚗7 min🚶61 min
  • Bob & Anne's 0.6 mi
  • Waukegan Gyro 0.7 mi
  • Little Caesars 1.2 mi
  • Hillery's Ribs & Barbecue 1.2 mi
  • Wendy's 1.2 mi
  • McDonald's 1.3 mi
  • Marathon 0.6 mi
  • Amoco 1.2 mi
  • Marathon 1.2 mi
  • Tony's Fresh Market 1.4 mi
  • Aldi 1.5 mi
  • Lewis Fresh Market 1.5 mi
  • Bowen Park 0.3 mi
  • Western Tot Lot 0.8 mi
  • Victory Park 1.0 mi
  • Larsen Park 1.0 mi
  • Armory Park 1.4 mi
  • Upton Park 1.5 mi
  • Dunkin' 1.4 mi
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06History

Every event we have for this address, straight from the MLS.

May 13, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
Coldwell Banker Realty
$560,000
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
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