FOUR BEDROOM Cape cod with Quality hardwood floors on 1st & 2nd Floor. BEAUTIFUL NEW tiled entry. Spacious living room with fireplace. Solid 6 panel Pine doors throughout. Large kitchen/dining area with Beautiful ARRAY OF Hickory cabinets. Two bedrooms and full bath on main floor PLUS Two HUGE bedrooms upstairs and 2nd bath. GOOD sized closets. Full unfinished basement awaits your finishing touches. Large corner lot-back yard is fenced with patio & shed. Home is currently rented... 24 hour notice to show required please. (tenant works from home). Attached 2 car garage. Steps to stateline and minutes to Lake Michigan! GREAT HOME!!!
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$285,000
242 Thompson Ave, Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096
4beds
1,544sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1979
0.29 Acres Lot
$285,500 Zestimate®
$185/sqft
$2,825 Estimated rent
Home value
$285,500
$257,000 - $317,000
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Two huge bedrooms upstairsLarge corner lotFull unfinished basementQuality hardwood floorsBeautiful new tiled entryGood sized closets
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Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
Brenda Newman-Lawler 847-668-3121,
RE/MAX Plaza,
Mason Lawler 847-785-9583,
RE/MAX Plaza
Bought with:
Lupe Ocampo
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12439575
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X15
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X15
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X9
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Parquet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X12
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Attic: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Gas Starter, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,573
- Total interior livable area: 1,544 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
- Dimensions: 95.42X133.18
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 04044110150000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1979
Details
- Builder model: CAPECOD
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Street Paved
Location
- Region: Winthrop Harbor
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/30/2026 | Sold | $285,000-8.1%$185/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12439575 Report a problem | ||
| 11/28/2025 | Contingent | $310,000$201/sqft |
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| 8/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $310,000+90.2%$201/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12439575 Report a problem | ||
| 2/1/2013 | Listing removed | $163,000$106/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Showcase #08255625 Report a problem | ||
| 1/24/2013 | Listed for sale | $163,000-1.2%$106/sqft |
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| 12/11/2011 | Listing removed | $165,000$107/sqft |
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| 11/30/2011 | Price change | $165,000-2.4%$107/sqft |
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| 11/19/2011 | Listed for rent | $1,450$1/sqft |
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| 11/15/2011 | Listed for sale | $169,000-5.6%$109/sqft |
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| 9/21/2010 | Listing removed | $179,000$116/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Showcase #07560273 Report a problem | ||
| 9/2/2010 | Price change | $179,000-2.7%$116/sqft |
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| 7/24/2010 | Price change | $184,000-5.6%$119/sqft |
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| 6/23/2010 | Listed for sale | $195,000-10.6%$126/sqft |
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| 5/18/2007 | Sold | $218,000$141/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #06426087 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,691 +7.6% | $94,593 +9.6% |
| 2023 | $8,075 +11.5% | $86,307 +14.6% |
| 2022 | $7,245 -2.5% | $75,338 +13.8% |
| 2021 | $7,433 +2.7% | $66,201 +7.5% |
| 2020 | $7,239 +2.1% | $61,568 +5.4% |
| 2019 | $7,087 +5.7% | $58,414 +6.2% |
| 2018 | $6,703 | $55,008 +6.3% |
| 2017 | $6,703 +3% | $51,748 +5% |
| 2016 | $6,509 -1.7% | $49,265 +9% |
| 2015 | $6,620 +2.3% | $45,181 -3.7% |
| 2014 | $6,471 +2.9% | $46,930 -3.8% |
| 2012 | $6,291 +9.2% | $48,768 -18.8% |
| 2011 | $5,762 +6.9% | $60,049 -9.4% |
| 2010 | $5,389 +10.3% | $66,258 -13% |
| 2009 | $4,887 -13.3% | $76,184 -0.8% |
| 2008 | $5,638 +5.8% | $76,822 +5.7% |
| 2006 | $5,327 +12% | $72,659 |
| 2005 | $4,757 +4% | -- |
| 2004 | $4,576 +2% | -- |
| 2003 | $4,485 +3.8% | -- |
| 2002 | $4,320 +4.7% | -- |
| 2001 | $4,126 +10% | $54,619 +3.2% |
| 2000 | $3,750 | $52,930 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60096
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Westfield SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10North Prairie Jr High SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10New Tech High - Zion-Benton EastGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 1
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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