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  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,146 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 1 hour ago

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539 Thompson Avenue,Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096

539 Thompson AvenueWinthrop HarborIL60096

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If you've been looking for an affordable home to call your own, this is the one for you. This 3 bedroom, 2 full bath home is now on the market and ready for the next family to love. As you pull up to the home, you'll note the quiet mature neighborhood and the sellers noted their neighbors have all been great to live near. The detached two car garage is huge, and has plenty of room for parking AND your hobbies. The yard has been well kept and looks great - space for entertaining, hobbies, gardening, or just getting away from the world. The inside of this tri-level has been thoughtfully designed and well maintained. Come, visit, and make this house YOUR HOME!

Full Property Details for 539 Thompson Ave

General

  • Price: $285,000
  • Taxes: $6,218 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12655371
  • Updated: 5/23/2026
  • Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Basement: Finished, F
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement Baths: Yes

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Additional Information

  • Other Features: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Location

  • Area: Winthrop Harbor
  • County: Lake
  • Township: Zion/Benton
  • Driving Directions: The home is located on the East side of thompson

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

  • Model: Split level
  • Construction: Cedar
  • Exterior Const.: Cedar
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Square Feet: 1,146
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
  • Year Built: 1977
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Manufactured Home

  • Model: Split level

Lot Features

  • Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 132 x 80

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1977
  • Tax Amount: $6,218
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 4092040040000

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Schools serving 539 Thompson Ave

School Districts:Winthrop Harbor School District 1, Zion-Benton Township High School District 126
NameGradesDistance
North Prairie Jr High School
500 North Avenue, Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096
5-80.3 mi
Westfield School
2309 9th Street, Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096
PK-40.5 mi
New Tech High - Zion-Benton East
1634 23rd Street, Zion, IL 60099
9-122.1 mi
Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi School
3901 21st Street, Zion, IL 60099
9-122.7 mi
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Price & Sales History for 539 Thompson Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
5/21/2026
Listed
$285,000
50%
MLS
8/21/2007
Sold
$190,000
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Tax History for 539 Thompson Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$6,218
1%
$76,448
10%
2024
$6,156
8%
$69,752
7%
2023
$5,689
-2%
$65,431
13%
2022
$5,819
3%
$57,987
3%
2021
$5,635
3%
$56,512
5%
2020
$5,490
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$53,929
5%
2019
$5,490
-2%
$51,166
-1%
2018
$5,599
2%
$51,534
6%
2017
$5,503
3%
$48,480
5%
2016
$5,349
2%
$46,154
9%
2015
$5,234
-5%
$42,328
—
2014
$5,501
2%
$42,328
-6%
2013
$5,408
1%
$44,993
-13%
2012
$5,344
—
$51,623
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539 Thompson Avenue, Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096 (MLS# 12655371) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 539 Thompson Avenue is currently listed for $285,000 and was received on May 21, 2026. Want to learn more about 539 Thompson 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.

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