Property Attributes
- MLS#12715534
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyLAKE
- CityWinthrop Harbor
- AreaWinthrop Harbor
- Zip60096
- Style
- Year Built1850
- Taxes$ 9114
- Price$ 849,000
- Bedrooms4
- Full Bathrooms2
- Half Bathrooms2
- Sqr Footage2673
- Lot Size0.65 Acres
Data Source:
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Property Description
Own a true piece of American history listed on the Historic Registry! Originally built as a Stagecoach Stop/Hotel between Milwaukee and Chicago, Harriett Tubman hid slaves on their way to Canada in it's underground bunker during the Underground Railroad period. This once-in-a-lifetime, fully updated opportunity is nothing short of remarkable. Live in, AirbNb?, Bed & Breakfast? Legacy family-owned for many years. Quiet, bedroom community. Private, mature-treed neighborhood. Gorgeous in all seasons. Featured, honored & interviewed by The Village of Winthrop Harbor staff, see their Facebook page. Most furnishings are separately negotiable. The History, Improvements and Features are too numerous to list here. Please request the link to the properties Google Folder and see "Additional Documents" here in the MLS. 5 minutes to Metra & Northpoint Marina, the largest on all the Great Lakes. Please contact listing agent to schedule your showing.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 8/7/2026 | Listed $849,000 |
General Features
| Living Area | 2673 |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic Tank |
| Heating | Natural Gas,Forced Air,Radiant Floor |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Possession | Closing,Negotiable |
| Roof | Asphalt |
| Appliances | Double Oven,Range,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,High End Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Cooktop,Range Hood,Front Controls on Range/Cooktop,Gas Cooktop,Gas Oven |
| Garage Spaces | 2 |
| Association Fee Includes | None |
| Construction Materials | Brick,Plaster |
| Year Built | 1850 |
| Electric | Circuit Breakers |
| Township | Benton |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| Ownership | Fee Simple |
| Community Features | Park,Street Lights |
| Assoc Fee Paid Per | Not Applicable |
| County | Lake |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Total Rooms | 9 |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | IL 173 left to N Green Bay Rd,Right to W Ninth St,Left to Sheridan,Left to Fourth. Home is on corner of Sheridan and Fourth St |
| City | Winthrop Harbor |
| High School District | 126 |
| MLS Area | Winthrop Harbor |
| Tax Annual Amount | 9114 |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Middle/Junior School District | 1 |
| Elementary School District | 1 |
| Property Type | Detached Single |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Vaulted Ceiling(s),Cathedral Ceiling(s),Built-in Features,High Ceilings,Historic/Period Mlwk,Open Floorplan,Special Millwork,Granite Counters,Separate Dining Room |
|---|---|
| Basement | Unfinished,Full |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Total Fireplaces | 1 |
| Fireplace Features | Wood Burning |
| Half Baths | 2 |
| Laundry Features | Upper Level,In Unit |
| Total Bedrooms | 4 |
| Room Type | Den,Great Room,Attic,Sun Room,Foyer,Enclosed Porch |
| LivingAreaSource | Assessor |
| Total Baths | 4 |
| Bedrooms Possible | 4 |
| Bathroom | Whirlpool,Separate Shower |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | Fire Pit |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | Asphalt,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage |
| Lot Features | Landscaped |
| Water Source | Well |
| Total Parking | 2 |
| Lot Dimensions | 153 x 185 x 150 x 180 |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.65 |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
| Other Equipment | Water-Softener Owned,Ceiling Fan(s) |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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