Sold316d on market
516 Whitney Ave
Winthrop Harbor, IL, 60096 • 60096 • Lake County
$230,000
$167/sqft
4Beds
1Baths
1,376Sqft
0.25 acLot
1950Built
Property DNA
Cape Cod Style
Built 1950 · 76 years of history
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 316 days ago · 7 views · Top 1% likely to sell soon
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316 days on market
Established listing
$167/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1950
Looking for a FOUR bedroom home with a huge yard, at an affordable price? Welcome to 516 Whitney avenue in Winthrop Harbor! This home has been updated to today's modern tastes, and is "move-in" ready. NEW roof & gutters (2023), NEW washer/dryer (2023), NEW carpeting (2023), NEW appliances (2023), NEW paint (2023), NEW sump pump (2023) NEWLY refinished hardwood floors (2023), and the furnace system was serviced in April! The home may look modest from the front, but like a TARDIS it is bigger on the inside. At almost 1,400sqft, this house feels spacious. If you are looking for convenient living, you'll enjoy the two main floor bedrooms. There are two more generous bedrooms upstairs, providing plenty of living area for the whole family. The unfinished basement adds flexibility and options to design to your dreams and add to your living space! Love entertaining, or hosting your friends & family? The lovely and well-lit living room flows into the huge kitchen and dining room portion of the home. The bay window overlooking the large backyard is the highlight of the house! From there you can take the party out onto the 300sqft wood patio (facing west for those gorgeous sunsets). The fenced yard provides privacy and peace of mind. There is also a mini-barn in the back for storage of all your toys and tools. There is so much to love here - come, visit, and make this house YOUR HOME! * Owner is an Illinois state licensed Realtor
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights fenced yard, generous bedrooms upstairs, and new sump pump as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,500/month
Principal & Interest$1,193
Property Tax$230
Insurance$77
Down payment20% ($46,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $184,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1950
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
Parking4 Open Parking spaces
Lot0.25 Acres
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleCape Cod
Year built1950
Stories1
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionVinyl Siding
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingConcrete, Driveway, On Site, Owned
BasementUnfinished,Full
FencingFenced
Lot0.25 Acres
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60096
Annual tax$4,651
Parcel0410101012
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
8 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
1st Floor Bedroom
1st Floor Full Bath
Appliances
Range
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Concrete
Driveway
On Site
Owned
Construction
Vinyl Siding
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main14×12 ft168 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Bedroom2
Main13×11 ft143 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Bedroom3
Second13×9 ft117 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Bedroom4
Second12×9 ft108 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market316
Est. value$238,800
Est. rent$2,538/mo
Tax rate2.60%
Price/sqft$167
On marketMay 9, 2025
PostedMay 9, 2025
Last sold$230,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedMay 30, 2025
Tour days6
Views7
How are the schools in Winthrop Harbor?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Winthrop Harbor, IL, 60096
Price history
7 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
May 29, 2025Sold$230,000$167MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 14, 2025Contingent$240,000$174MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 9, 2025Listed For Sale$240,000$174MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 15, 2023Sold$84,000$61Public Record
Jul 13, 2005Sold$155,500$113Public Record
Nov 26, 2002Sold$134,500$98Public Record
May 29, 1998Sold$113,000$82Public Record
Sold$230,000
May 29, 2025•$167/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$240,000
May 14, 2025•$174/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$240,000
May 9, 2025•$174/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$84,000
Mar 15, 2023•$61/sqft•Public Record
Sold$155,500
Jul 13, 2005•$113/sqft•Public Record
Sold$134,500
Nov 26, 2002•$98/sqft•Public Record
Sold$113,000
May 29, 1998•$82/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
22 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 11, 2023$4,651$58,871
Apr 11, 2022$4,391$51,388
Apr 11, 2021$4,488$46,124
Apr 11, 2020$4,338$42,896
Apr 11, 2019$4,220$40,698
Apr 11, 2018$4,244$41,207
Apr 11, 2017$4,244$38,765
Apr 11, 2016$4,012$36,905
Apr 11, 2015$3,839$33,846
Apr 11, 2014$3,784$33,213
Apr 11, 2012$3,764$34,514
Apr 11, 2011$3,691$42,239
Apr 11, 2010$3,635$46,606
Apr 11, 2009$3,564$50,239
Apr 11, 2008$3,570$50,660
Apr 11, 2006$3,379$47,915
Apr 11, 2005$3,008—
Apr 11, 2004$2,885—
Apr 11, 2003$2,864—
Apr 11, 2002$2,777—
Apr 11, 2001$2,646$36,020
Apr 11, 2000$2,402$34,907
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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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