$195,000
$13K PRICE DROP

542 Whitney Ave Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096

Estimated payment $1,349/month

Total Views 7,565
2 Beds
1 Bath
720 Sq Ft
$271 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Cottage
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Carpet

About This Home

This house has had a complete makeover! So bright and clean for the new owner. New front stairs, New doors through out, new light fixtures, New kitchen countertops, New kithen sink, New faucets in Kitchen and Bath, New Stainless Steel Applicances, and new flooring,. Painted throughtout in Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray. Roof is 10 years old, Furnance 8 years old. Home look liks a cute little Sea side Cottage (minus the sea).

Listing Agent

Deborah Leable

Cornerstone Realty Group, LLC License #471014608 Listed on: 07/07/2025

Co-Listing Agent

Larry Stephens

Cornerstone Realty Group, LLC License #475144812

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,445

Year Built

  • Built in 1945

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x137.3x587x135.8

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 720 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Range

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,445

Year Built

Built in 1945

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cottage
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • LivingArea: 720
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 720
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 720
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 720
  • Basement Sq Ft: 720
  • Total Sq Ft: 1440
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 720
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 720
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • List Price: 195000
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Driveway, On Site, Owned
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup
  • 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: 0.17
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X137.3X587X135.8
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3444.82
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $3,540 $38,413 $6,059 $32,354
2023 $3,445 $33,029 $5,849 $27,180
2022 $3,445 $31,477 $5,714 $25,763
2021 $3,135 $27,214 $5,569 $21,645
2020 $3,053 $25,970 $5,314 $20,656
2019 $2,990 $24,640 $5,042 $19,598
2018 $3,161 $25,821 $6,009 $19,812
2017 $3,147 $24,291 $5,653 $18,638
2016 $3,080 $23,126 $5,382 $17,744
2015 $3,055 $21,209 $4,936 $16,273
2014 $3,021 $21,910 $6,380 $15,530
2012 $2,937 $22,768 $6,630 $16,138
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/31/2025 07/31/25 Price Changed $195,000 -6.0% $271 / Sq Ft
07/07/2025 07/07/25 For Sale $207,500 -- $288 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $48,900 Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12408561

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 04-10-101-029