$305,000

536 Thompson Avenue, Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096

Active Under Contract
3 beds 2 baths 1,380 sqft (assessor) Built 1976 Residential MLS #MRD12731841 5 days on market
Listing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate · 815-385-5505 · clientcare@starckre.com · MLS #MRD12731841 · Status: Active Under Contract
Spacious Ranch with Finished-Potential Basement & Great Location Welcome to this spacious 3 bedroom ranch home offering a practical floor plan, generous living spaces, and excellent potential to make the home your own. The main level features a bright living and dining area with vaulted ceilings and an exposed wood beam, creating an open and inviting feel. The kitchen offers white cabinetry, a new stove and a large eat-in area with additional cabinetry and countertop space overlooking the backyard. The primary suite includes a private full bathroom and nice closet space. The full ready to be finished basement provides an excellent opportunity for additional living space, recreation, a home office, or storage. The opportunity to add a bedroom is there with an egress window nicely placed for this addition. A bathroom is already roughed in, metal framing is in place, and a supply of drywall is included and ready to be installed, providing a head start on finishing the space. Important major updates include a 2022 furnace and air conditioning system with transferable warranty, newer windows, and a newer roof. Outside, the fenced backyard offers privacy and includes a brick paver patio and plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors. The 2.5-car garage provides additional parking and storage. Located just minutes from the marina, beach, community pool, parks, and other area amenities, this home offers a great opportunity to add your personal touches while benefiting from important updates already in place. With a spacious layout, substantial basement potential, and major mechanical updates, this ranch is ready for its next chapter.

Property details

Interior

Appliances
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
Interior features
Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
Basement
Unfinished, Full
Laundry
Main Level, Sink
Additional rooms
Eating Area, Foyer
Total rooms
7

Building & exterior

Style
Ranch
Age
41-50 Years
Exterior
Brick, Cedar
Roof
Asphalt
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Patio & porch
Patio
Other structures
None

Parking

Garage spaces
2
Total spaces
2
Parking details
Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions
132X72
Township
Benton
County
Lake

Utilities

Heating
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Equipment
CO Detectors, Sump Pump

HOA & community

Assessment includes
None
Community features
Park, Street Paved

Schools

Elementary
Westfield Elementary School (1)
Junior high
North Prairie Junior High School (1)
High school
Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi School (126)

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes
$8,684 (2025)
Parcel number (PIN)
04092030140000
PIN
04092030140000
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
Closing
Special conditions
None
Listed
8/17/2026

Rooms

RoomSizeLevelFlooring
Eating Area14X11MainVinyl
Foyer9X6MainVinyl
Bedroom 211X10MainCarpet
Bedroom 311X10MainCarpet
Bedroom 4N/A
Dining Room11X7MainCarpet
Family RoomN/A
Kitchen11X11MainVinyl
Laundry9X5MainCeramic Tile
Living Room17X11MainCarpet
Master Bedroom14X12MainCarpet

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