Sold195d on market
542 Whitney Ave
Winthrop Harbor, IL, 60096 • 60096 • Lake County
$175,000
$243/sqft
2Beds
1Baths
720Sqft
0.17 acLot
1945Built
Property DNA
Cottage Style
Built 1945 · 81 years of history
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Market activity
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195 days on market
Established listing
$243/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1945
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).
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights new kitchen countertops, new front stairs, and new flooring as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,144/month
Principal & Interest$910
Property Tax$175
Insurance$58
Down payment20% ($35,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.77% rate · 30yr fixed · $140,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1945
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingNone
Parking2 Open Parking spaces
Lot7,405 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleCottage
Year built1945
Stories1
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingNone
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionAluminum Siding
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAsphalt, Driveway, On Site, Owned
BasementUnfinished,Full
Lot7,405 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60096
Annual tax$3,444
Parcel0410101029
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
7 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Range
Refrigerator
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Asphalt
Driveway
On Site
Owned
Construction
Aluminum Siding
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main10×10 ft100 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Bedroom2
Main18×9 ft162 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Bedroom3
Bedroom4
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market195
Est. value$179,300
Est. rent$1,659/mo
Tax rate2.60%
Price/sqft$243
On marketJul 7, 2025
PostedJul 7, 2025
Last sold$175,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedOct 6, 2025
Tour days6
Views21
Favorites2
How are the schools in Winthrop Harbor?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Winthrop Harbor, IL, 60096
Price history
4 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Sep 26, 2025Sold$175,000$243MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 2, 2025Contingent$195,000$271MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 31, 2025Price Change$195,000$271MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 7, 2025Listed For Sale$207,500$288MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$175,000
Sep 26, 2025•$243/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$195,000
Sep 2, 2025•$271/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$195,000
Jul 31, 2025•$271/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$207,500
Jul 7, 2025•$288/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Tax history
22 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2023$3,540$38,413
Apr 10, 2022$3,445$33,029
Apr 10, 2021$3,135$31,477
Apr 10, 2020$3,053$25,970
Apr 10, 2019$2,990$24,640
Apr 10, 2018$3,147$25,821
Apr 10, 2017$3,147$24,291
Apr 10, 2016$3,055$23,126
Apr 10, 2015$3,091$21,209
Apr 10, 2014$3,021$21,910
Apr 10, 2012$2,937$22,768
Apr 10, 2011$2,825$27,863
Apr 10, 2010$2,744$30,744
Apr 10, 2009$2,670$33,140
Apr 10, 2008$2,642$33,418
Apr 10, 2006$2,488$31,606
Apr 10, 2005$2,234—
Apr 10, 2004$2,159—
Apr 10, 2003$2,071—
Apr 10, 2002$1,737—
Apr 10, 2001$1,649$23,760
Apr 10, 2000$1,494$23,026
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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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