NOT LISTED FOR SALE

928 Shields Ave Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096

Shore Acres Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $235,000 - $267,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,044 Sq Ft
$240/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 2, 2025

Last sale price $244,900 $235 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,506 / mo

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Community Lake
  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Laundry Room
  • Property is near park
  • Living Room
  • Central Air

About This Home

As of September 2025

Been waiting for that affordable one you could add your cosmetic touches to over time? This is the one! Located in Winthrop Harbor's west side. One block from the school, one block from 38 acre park and only blocks from North Point Marina, a 1500 slip Marina on Lake Michigan! New roof 2017, newer furnace and air also. Fireplace in cozy living room, finished family room in lower level. All this plus oversized garage very easily heated. Easy to show! Quick closing possible!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gary Powell

Netgar Investments Inc License #475101463 Listed on: 07/23/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Dana Bulliner

Baird & Warner License #475200727

Baird & Warner

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,867

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • 7,841 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60x132
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Split Level Home
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,044 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Carpet
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms

Location

  • Property is near park

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Community Details

  • Community Lake

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • Senior Freeze Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,867

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

7,841 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: Split Level
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Split Level
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • LivingArea: 1044
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, On Site, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 7.5

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Lot Dimensions: 60X132
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: U

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1866.66
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior,Senior Freeze

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 23, 2025
Closed on
Aug 20, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Gary Powell
Netgar Investments Inc
Buyer's Agent
Dana Bulliner
Baird & Warner
List Price
$244,900
Sold Price
$244,900
Views
29
Current Estimated Value
$250,361

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$5,461
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.76%
Original Mortgage
$232,655
Outstanding Balance
$231,828
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$18,533

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 27, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$245,000 First American Title
-- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $232,655
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/02/2025 09/02/25 Sold $244,900 0.0% $235 / Sq Ft
07/28/2025 07/28/25 Pending -- -- --
07/23/2025 07/23/25 For Sale $244,900 -- $235 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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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
2025 $1,867 $62,213 $7,103 $55,110
2024 $1,987 $56,764 $6,481 $50,283
2023 $2,576 $53,247 $6,256 $46,991
2022 $2,576 $47,514 $6,110 $41,404
2021 $2,712 $46,306 $5,955 $40,351
2020 $3,902 $44,190 $5,683 $38,507
2019 $3,770 $41,926 $5,392 $36,534
2018 $2,894 $42,049 $6,427 $35,622
2017 $3,049 $39,557 $6,046 $33,511
2016 $3,135 $37,659 $5,756 $31,903
2015 $3,391 $34,537 $5,279 $29,258
2014 $3,739 $37,704 $7,993 $29,711
2012 $3,398 $39,181 $8,306 $30,875
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Gary Powell

    Netgar Investments Inc

    (262) 620-6620

    9 in this area

    49 Total Sales

    Gary Powell
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  • Dana Bulliner

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Dana Bulliner

    Baird Warner

    (312) 952-9958

    1 in this area

    49 Total Sales

    Dana Bulliner
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12424500

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 04-09-401-024

Illinois Lake County Winthrop Harbor 60096 Shore Acres

928 Shields Ave, Winthrop Harbor, IL

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