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Property Description
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).
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 542 Whitney Ave
General
- Sold For: $175,000
- Taxes: $3,444 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12408561
- Added to Site: 235 day(s) ago
Interior
- Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Train
Parking
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Driveway, On Site, Owned
- Parking On-Site: Yes
Location
- Area: Winthrop Harbor
- County: Lake
- Driving Directions: Sheridan Road to 6th. West on 6th. House on corner of 6th and Whitney
School Information
- School District: 1
- Midd School District: 1
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cottage
- Construction: Aluminum Siding
- Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Roof: Asphalt
- Square Feet: 720
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1945
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.17
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 50 x 137.3 x 587 x 135.8
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1945
- Tax Amount: $3,444.82
- Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 4101010290000
Listed by Cornerstone Realty Group, LLC
Sold by Baird & Warner
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Schools
Schools serving 542 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 |
Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi School 3901 21st Street, Zion, IL 60099 | 9-12 | 2.9 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 542 Whitney Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/26/2025
Sold
$175,000
-10.26%
MLS
7/31/2025
Price Reduced
$195,000
-6.02%
MLS
7/07/2025
Listed
$207,500
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
542 Whitney Avenue, Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096 (MLS# 12408561) is a Single Family property that was sold at $175,000 on September 26, 2025. Want to learn more about 542 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.

