$270,000
SOLD MAY 16, 2025

225 Garnett Ave Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,288 Sq Ft
0.29 Acres

Recently Sold

$210 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Laundry Room
  • Dining Room
  • Living Room
  • Central Air
  • Family Room

About This Home

As of May 2025

Welcome to 225 Garnett, a lovingly maintained 3 bedroom, 2 full bath in the gorgeous (and quiet) Bartletts subdivision on Garnett Ave. The backyard is a dream - fully fenced, drenched in sunlight, perfect for gardeners, entertaining guests, playing with the family, or just enjoying your own private retreat from the world. Inside the house you'll find a warm, inviting home where you can write your own legacy. Convenient all on one floor living, with the first floor laundry is located in the large mudroom. All three large bedrooms are on the first floor, in the traditional ranch layout. The basement has a huge family room with multiple windows to allow in light! And there is even a handyman's workshop in the basement, perfect for every hobbyist. The first floor had new flooring installed (2025), and has been freshly painted (2025), all you have to do is move in and enjoy life. Come, visit, and make this house YOUR HOME!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chris Varsek

Real Broker, LLC License #475178604 Listed on: 04/02/2025

Real Broker, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Chris Varsek

Real Broker, LLC License #475178604 Listed on: 04/02/2025

Real Broker, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,992

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 133x96
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,288 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • Ranch

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,992

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Age: 41-50 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 700
  • LivingArea: 1288
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1988
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1288
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 1288
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1200
  • Total Sq Ft: 2488
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 500
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1288
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 290000
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Closet
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 1

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.293
  • Lot Dimensions: 133X96
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5992
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 2, 2025
Closed on
May 12, 2025
Sold by
Marecek Beth Lynn and Marecek Van Oever
Bought by
Wilkinson Sandra
Seller's Agent
Chris Varsek
Real Broker, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Chris Varsek
Real Broker, LLC
List Price
$290,000
Sold Price
$270,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-6.9%
Views
71
Current Estimated Value
$278,062

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$8,062
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.36%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $272,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/16/2025 05/16/25 Sold $270,000 0.0% $210 / Sq Ft
04/29/2025 04/29/25 Off Market $270,000 -- --
04/07/2025 04/07/25 Pending -- -- --
04/02/2025 04/02/25 For Sale $290,000 -- $225 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $5,993 $83,631 $8,870 $74,761
2023 $5,993 $71,910 $8,563 $63,347
2022 $6,198 $67,630 $8,375 $59,255
2021 $5,408 $57,945 $8,162 $49,783
2020 $5,208 $55,296 $7,789 $47,507
2019 $5,048 $52,463 $7,390 $45,073
2018 $4,873 $51,155 $8,889 $42,266
2017 $4,809 $48,123 $8,362 $39,761
2016 $4,637 $45,814 $7,961 $37,853
2015 $4,468 $42,016 $7,301 $34,715
2014 $4,308 $41,826 $10,883 $30,943
2012 $4,460 $43,464 $11,309 $32,155
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12327595

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 04-04-411-006