Essex Realty Group, Inc. is pleased to announce the sale of 200 North County Street, a 23-unit mixed-use building in downtown Waukegan. Known as the “YMCA Building” due to the property’s storied history, 200 North County consists of nineteen (19) apartments and four (4) ground-floor commercial spaces. Of the nineteen units, five have been fully remodeled with hardwood and carpet flooring, granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances, and in-unit laundry. The remaining fourteen (14) apartments are fully framed out and ready for completion. The apartment unit mix consists of (18) 1Bd/1Ba units (average SF = 886) and (1) 2Bd/1Ba unit (1,000 SF). The ground-floor commercial spaces feature elegant woodwork, vintage tile flooring, and include a fully operational boxing gym.
Essex Realty Group’s marketing efforts generated multiple tours and offers, reflecting strong buyer interest in the property’s value-add potential with units ready for buildout and lease-up at market rate.
200 North County Street is well-positioned in the heart of Lake County, within minutes of several Fortune 500 company headquarters, the Waukegan Marina and Beach, and a host of restaurants and bars. Multiple bus stops and the Metra Waukegan station are within four blocks.

The city of Waukegan, IL is the county seat of Lake County, Illinois, and the most populous city within the county. It is located along the shores of Lake Michigan and approximately twenty-six miles north of the city limits of Chicago. It’s neighboring villages include Beach Park, Zion, Gurnee, Park City, and North Chicago.

As the county seat of Lake County, Waukegan is located within minutes of some of the Nation’s largest employers. In fact, as the second largest center of Fortune 500 Companies in the Midwest, there are twelve Fortune 500 headquarters based in the county. In addition, Waukegan residents benefit from close proximity to major developments and installations such as the new American Place Casino slated to open in 2025 and the nearby Great Lakes Naval Station. Waukegan is known for its area beaches and harbors, as well as a host of arts and entertainment. With all these resources within such close proximity, residents can live, work, and play with convenience.

• Multiple Tours & Offers
• 23-Unit Mixed-Use Building in Downtown Waukegan
• Large Units – Average Size 908 SF plus 6,743 SF of Commercial
• Current Buildout: 19 Apartments and 4 Commercial Spaces
• Unique Opportunity to Customize Buildout and Finishes
• Incredible Location - Steps from Lake Michigan, Restaurants & Bars, and Waukegan Metra Station