MOVE-IN READY WITH NUMEROUS UPDATES! This adorable 3-bedroom home offers comfortable living space, a full partially finished basement, fenced backyard, and a 2-car garage with convenient shelving for storage. The bright living room features a sunny picture window, creating a welcoming space filled with natural light. The kitchen offers stainless steel appliances and ample cabinet space. Over the past six years, the home has been thoughtfully maintained and improved, including a new driveway, HVAC system, roof, water heater, and sump pump. The fenced backyard provides plenty of space for outdoor enjoyment, entertaining, or relaxing on the patio. A pergola and fire pit add to the outdoor appeal. A great opportunity to own a well-maintained home with important major improvements already completed! Great located near shopping, schools, dining, transit, and the Lake.
Contingent
$305,000
534 Whitney Ave, Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096
3beds
960sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1964
9,104 Square Feet Lot
$307,000 Zestimate®
$318/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Full partially finished basementFenced backyardFire pitSunny picture windowNatural lightAmple cabinet spaceNew driveway
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Heidi Peterson, ABR 815-385-6770,
RE/MAX Plaza
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12735899
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Recreation Room, Storage
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X09
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 50 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X05
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X12
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X21
Storage
- Level: Basement
- Area: 504 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X21
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Humidifier
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 960 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Fire Pit
- Fencing: Fenced,Wood
Lot
- Size: 9,104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 65 X 140
Details
- Additional structures: Pergola
- Parcel number: 04101010250000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Fan-Whole House, Sump Pump, Radon Mitigation System
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1964
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Winthrop Harbor
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $318/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $177,936
- Annual tax amount: $5,277
- Date on market: 8/20/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$307,000
$292,000 - $322,000
$2,040/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/25/2026 | Contingent | $305,000$318/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12735899 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $305,000+70.4%$318/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12735899 Report a problem | ||
| 10/28/2020 | Sold | $179,000+5.9%$186/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10880087 Report a problem | ||
| 9/27/2020 | Pending sale | $169,000$176/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Showcase #10880087 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2020 | Listed for sale | $169,000+12.7%$176/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Showcase #10880087 Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2003 | Sold | $150,000$156/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,166 +12.1% | $64,999 +9.6% |
| 2023 | $4,608 -3.7% | $59,306 +16.3% |
| 2022 | $4,787 +13.2% | $50,994 +2.5% |
| 2021 | $4,228 +3.5% | $49,741 +22.1% |
| 2020 | $4,085 +2.8% | $40,745 +5.4% |
| 2019 | $3,972 -0.6% | $38,658 -1.3% |
| 2018 | $3,998 | $39,184 +6.3% |
| 2017 | $3,998 +6% | $36,862 +5% |
| 2016 | $3,772 +9% | $35,094 +9% |
| 2015 | $3,462 +1.4% | $32,184 +5.4% |
| 2014 | $3,415 +0.3% | $30,539 -3.8% |
| 2012 | $3,406 +1.8% | $31,736 -18.3% |
| 2011 | $3,346 +1.4% | $38,839 -9.4% |
| 2010 | $3,300 +1.9% | $42,855 -7.2% |
| 2009 | $3,238 -0.3% | $46,195 -0.8% |
| 2008 | $3,247 +5.6% | $46,581 +5.7% |
| 2006 | $3,075 +12.4% | $44,057 |
| 2005 | $2,735 +4.3% | -- |
| 2004 | $2,621 +0.4% | -- |
| 2003 | $2,611 +3.1% | -- |
| 2002 | $2,531 +5% | -- |
| 2001 | $2,410 +10.2% | $33,119 +3.2% |
| 2000 | $2,187 | $32,095 |
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Neighborhood: 60096
Nearby schools
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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