Sold70d on market
242 Thompson Ave
Winthrop Harbor, IL, 60096 • 60096 • Lake County
$285,000
$185/sqft
4Beds
2Baths
1,544Sqft
0.29 acLot
1979Built
Property DNA
Cape Cod Style
Built 1979 · 47 years of history
Outdoor Living
Patio
1 Fireplace
Gas Log · Gas Starter · Living Room
Shed(s)
Shed(s)
2-Car Garage
Concrete · Garage Door Opener · Yes · Garage Owned · Attached · Garage
Premium Finishes
Walk-In Closet(s)
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
31 views
People checking out this listing
70 days on market
Established listing
$185/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1979
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!!!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights two huge bedrooms upstairs, large corner lot, and full unfinished basement as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,777/month
Principal & Interest$1,397
Property Tax$285
Insurance$95
Down payment20% ($57,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.20% rate · 30yr fixed · $228,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1979
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
Parking2 Attached Garage spaces
Lot0.29 Acres
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleCape Cod
Year built1979
Stories1
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionAluminum Siding, Brick
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingConcrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementUnfinished,Full
Fireplaces1
FencingFenced
Lot0.29 Acres
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60096
Annual tax$8,690
Parcel0404411015
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
15 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
1st Floor Bedroom
1st Floor Full Bath
Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances
Range
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Natural Gas
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Gas Log
Gas Starter
Living Room
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Concrete
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Garage Owned
Attached
Garage
Construction
Aluminum Siding
Brick
Patio & Porch
Patio
Lot Features
Corner Lot
Community
Street Paved
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Other Equipment
Ceiling Fan(s)
Sump Pump
Other Structures
Shed(s)
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main13×12 ft156 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom2
Main10×10 ft100 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom3
Second17×15 ft255 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom4
Second17×15 ft255 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market70
Est. value$282,000
Est. rent$3,062/mo
Tax rate2.60%
Price/sqft$185
On marketAug 6, 2025
PostedAug 6, 2025
Last sold$285,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedJan 30, 2026
Tour days6
Views31
How are the schools in Winthrop Harbor?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Winthrop Harbor, IL, 60096
Price history
14 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jan 30, 2026Sold$285,000$185MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 28, 2025Contingent$310,000$201MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 6, 2025Listed For Sale$310,000$201MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 1, 2013Listing Removed$163,000$106RE/MAX Showcase
Jan 24, 2013Listed For Sale$163,000$106RE/MAX Showcase
Dec 11, 2011Listing Removed$165,000$107RE/MAX Showcase
Nov 30, 2011Price Change$165,000$107RE/MAX Showcase
Nov 19, 2011Listed For Rent$1,450$1RE/MAX Showcase
Nov 15, 2011Listed For Sale$169,000$109RE/MAX Showcase
Sep 21, 2010Listing Removed$179,000$116RE/MAX Showcase
Sep 2, 2010Price Change$179,000$116RE/MAX Showcase
Jul 24, 2010Price Change$184,000$119RE/MAX Showcase
Jun 23, 2010Listed For Sale$195,000$126RE/MAX Showcase
May 18, 2007Sold$218,000$141MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$285,000
Jan 30, 2026•$185/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$310,000
Nov 28, 2025•$201/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$310,000
Aug 6, 2025•$201/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$163,000
Feb 1, 2013•$106/sqft•RE/MAX Showcase
Listed For Sale$163,000
Jan 24, 2013•$106/sqft•RE/MAX Showcase
Listing Removed$165,000
Dec 11, 2011•$107/sqft•RE/MAX Showcase
Price Change$165,000
Nov 30, 2011•$107/sqft•RE/MAX Showcase
Listed For Rent$1,450
Nov 19, 2011•$1/sqft•RE/MAX Showcase
Listed For Sale$169,000
Nov 15, 2011•$109/sqft•RE/MAX Showcase
Listing Removed$179,000
Sep 21, 2010•$116/sqft•RE/MAX Showcase
Price Change$179,000
Sep 2, 2010•$116/sqft•RE/MAX Showcase
Price Change$184,000
Jul 24, 2010•$119/sqft•RE/MAX Showcase
Listed For Sale$195,000
Jun 23, 2010•$126/sqft•RE/MAX Showcase
Sold$218,000
May 18, 2007•$141/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Tax history
22 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 11, 2023$8,075$86,307
Apr 11, 2022$7,245$75,338
Apr 11, 2021$7,433$66,201
Apr 11, 2020$7,239$61,568
Apr 11, 2019$7,087$58,414
Apr 11, 2018$6,703$55,008
Apr 11, 2017$6,703$51,748
Apr 11, 2016$6,509$49,265
Apr 11, 2015$6,620$45,181
Apr 11, 2014$6,471$46,930
Apr 11, 2012$6,291$48,768
Apr 11, 2011$5,762$60,049
Apr 11, 2010$5,389$66,258
Apr 11, 2009$4,887$76,184
Apr 11, 2008$5,638$76,822
Apr 11, 2006$5,327$72,659
Apr 11, 2005$4,757—
Apr 11, 2004$4,576—
Apr 11, 2003$4,485—
Apr 11, 2002$4,320—
Apr 11, 2001$4,126$54,619
Apr 11, 2000$3,750$52,930
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Winthrop Harbor, IL • Lake County
Nearby cities
AntiochBuffalo GroveGurneeHighland ParkLibertyvilleMundeleinRound Lake BeachVernon Hills
Nearby zip codes
60096
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