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Property Description
MOVE-IN READY WITH NUMEROUS UPDATES! This adorable 3-bedroom home offers comfortable living space, a full partially finished basement, fenced backyard, and a 2-car garage with convenient shelving for storage. The bright living room features a sunny picture window, creating a welcoming space filled with natural light. The kitchen offers stainless steel appliances and ample cabinet space. Over the past six years, the home has been thoughtfully maintained and improved, including a new driveway, HVAC system, roof, water heater, and sump pump. The fenced backyard provides plenty of space for outdoor enjoyment, entertaining, or relaxing on the patio. A pergola and fire pit add to the outdoor appeal. A great opportunity to own a well-maintained home with important major improvements already completed! Great located near shopping, schools, dining, transit, and the Lake.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 534 Whitney Ave
General
- Price: $305,000
- Taxes: $5,277 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12735899
- Updated: 8/20/2026
- Added to Site: 3 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Sidewalks
Interior
- Basement: Partially
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Humidifier
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Whole-House Fan, Sump Pump, Radon Mitigation System
- Other Features: Interstate Access
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Fire Pit
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Winthrop Harbor
- County: Lake
- Township: Benton
- Driving Directions: 9TH & SHERIDAN N TO 6TH ST W TO WHITNEY N TO HOME
School Information
- School District: 1
- Elem School District: 1
- Midd School District: 1
- High School District: 126
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Ranch
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Square Feet: 960
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1964
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Pergola
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.209
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 65 x 140
- Fence: Yes
- Fencing (Description): Fenced, Wood
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1964
- Tax Amount: $5,277
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 4101010250000
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Schools
Schools serving 534 Whitney Ave
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Westfield School 2309 9th Street, Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096 | PK-4 | 0.5 mi |
North Prairie Jr High School 500 North Avenue, Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096 | 5-8 | 0.6 mi |
New Tech High - Zion-Benton East 1634 23rd Street, Zion, IL 60099 | 9-12 | 2.2 mi |
Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi School 3901 21st Street, Zion, IL 60099 | 9-12 | 2.9 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 534 Whitney Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/18/2026
Listed
$305,000
70.39%
MLS
10/26/2020
Sold
$179,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 534 Whitney Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$5,166
12%
$64,999
10%
2024
$4,608
-4%
$59,306
16%
2023
$4,787
13%
$50,994
3%
2022
$4,228
4%
$49,741
17%
2021
$4,085
3%
$42,696
5%
2020
$3,972
—
$40,745
5%
2019
$3,972
-3%
$38,658
-1%
2018
$4,081
2%
$39,184
6%
2017
$3,998
3%
$36,862
5%
2016
$3,875
3%
$35,094
9%
2015
$3,772
9%
$32,184
—
2014
$3,462
1%
$32,184
5%
2013
$3,415
—
$30,539
-13%
2012
$3,406
—
$35,040
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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534 Whitney Avenue, Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096 (MLS# 12735899) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 534 Whitney Avenue is currently listed for $305,000 and was received on August 18, 2026. Want to learn more about 534 Whitney Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Winthrop Harbor? You can browse all Winthrop Harbor real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

